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Senator Kiko Pangilinan expressed strong support for a Senate resolution that will urge President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to ban online gambling. Citing the social costs of online gambling, Pangilinan made a manifestation during the plenary session, comparing online gambling to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), which the […]
Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito R. Alejandro IV, Officer-in-Charge of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), visited the strategic staging hub at Clark Airbase in Pampanga on July 30, 2025 to inspect the loading of relief items bound for Batanes.Working under the directives of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr. and Secretary of National Defense Gilberto […]
The colors that once divided must now give way to the colors that unite. This was the message of Senate President Chiz Escudero as he opened the 20th Congress, urging his fellow lawmakers to cast aside political partisanship for love of country and to recommit themselves to the people they were elected to serve. “It […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan has sought the support of the Senate Committee on Basic Education to pass his proposed Libreng Almusal bill, citing the “epidemic of hunger” among school children that leads to high dropout rates. Pangilinan took the floor and made the manifestation during the plenary session to introduce his proposed measure of providing free […]
In celebration of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Month this July, Senator Loren Legarda has filed the proposed ‘Pangkabuhayan Act,’ a bill aimed at simplifying access to government financing and livelihood programs, leveraging technology and innovation to encourage more Filipinos to start their own businesses and support the growth of existing ones. “The […]
Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante has been reelected as chair of the House Committee on Human Rights, vowing to push for the passage of critical legislation and to continue the fight for justice and accountability. “I am grateful for the opportunity to continue the work we started. There is still much we need to […]
Governor Daniel Fernando isn’t just serving another term; he’s crafting a legacy.With his third term now underway, the governor laid out a clear vision, focusing on five pivotal areas designed to ensure his past efforts have a lasting impact on Bulacan’s future. During the Inaugural Session of the 12th Sangguniang Panlalawigan led by Vice Governor […]
Lawmakers attended a Thanksgiving Mass at the Manila Cathedral in preparation for the start of the 20th Congress. TINGOG Party-list Representative Jude Acidre said the Mass was not just ceremonial, but a gesture of faith as Congress faces the start of a new three-year term. “With all the challenges we’re facing, with all the problems […]
Despite the severe weather conditions brought by continuous rains, taxpayers in the City of Manila were able to enjoy convenience through local government digital platforms such as Go Manila and the Electronic Business One-Stop Shop (eBOSS).With this, Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso noted that the City Hall managed to sustain its operations and […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, a long-time advocate for digital transformation, shared the administration’s push for key digital upgrades in education but stressed the need for reforms to go beyond infrastructure and prioritize meaningful, people-centered legislation. “Three words — relevance, transformation, and building. It must be part of nation-building. It should be transformative and relevant — […]