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NVSU CONFERS HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREE ON LEGARDA

Senator Loren Legarda was conferred an honorary degree of Doctor of Education, Major in Educational Management, Honoris Causa, by Nueva Vizcaya State University, in recognition of her decades-long commitment to education reform and national transformation. This marks the third honorary doctorate conferred upon Legarda by leading state universities.  In 2018, the University of the Philippines […]

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BONG GO WARNS PUBLIC AGAINST RAINY SEASON DISEASES

Senator Bong Go, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, reminded the public of the possible surge of flood-borne diseases, including leptospirosis cases. Nineteen to twenty tropical cyclones are expected this year, according to state weather bureau PAGASA. Paolo is the 16th tropical cyclone to enter the Philippines and four to five […]

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PANGILINAN: SET GOV’T PURCHASED PALAY FLOOR PRICE

Senator Kiko Pangilinan wants local government units (LGUs) to be more proactive in setting a floor price for government purchases of palay (unhusked rice) as he works with Malacañang and the Department of Agriculture (DA) in drafting an executive order to stabilize the price of palay and increase farmers’ incomes. In a recent meeting with […]

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DY TO GOV’T: RESTORE 35% TARIFF ON IMPORTED RICE

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Monday appealed to the government’s economic managers to restore the 35% tariff on imported rice to protect Filipino farmers and strengthen the country’s rice industry. “May I reiterate na kung maaari lang na ibalik natin ang 35% na taripa? Please,” Dy said during the joint hearing of the House […]

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DY: 1M RICE FARMERS TO EACH GET ₱7K IN CASH AID

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Monday announced that one million rice farmers will each receive ₱7,000 in direct cash assistance under the 2026 national budget as part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s expanded support for the agriculture sector. Speaking at the joint hearing of the House Committee on Agriculture and Food chaired by […]

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DY TO HOUSE WORKERS: LET’S WORK TO RESTORE TRUST

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Monday urged employees of the House of Representatives to work together in restoring public trust in Congress, emphasizing unity, integrity, and dedication to public service. Speaking at the flag ceremony led by Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Ompong Ordanes, Speaker Dy expressed gratitude to House employees, guards, and maintenance […]

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BULACAN RECOGNIZES LOCAL ARTISTRY IN ‘OBRA’

Fashion designers, makeup artists, hairstylists, and accessory makers from the different parts of Bulacan convened to flaunt their industry’s vibrant culture in OBRA: Optimizing Bulacan’s Rich Artistry – The Bulacan Creative Industries Showcase featuring Fashion and Arts at Vista Mall Malolos.    The event, which coincided with the celebration of the Philippine Creative Industries Month […]

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BERNOS WANTS EQUAL PAY FOR UAAP BASKETBALL REFS

Abra Lone District Rep. Joseph “JB” Bernos on Thursday expressed support for calls to correct the pay disparity between referees officiating in the UAAP men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, describing it as a matter of fairness and respect not just for officials but for women’s basketball as a whole. “As a lawmaker, I believe equal […]

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SAMAR SOLONS PUSH FOR NEW SAMAR ISLAND REGION

In a rare show of unity, six members of the House of Representatives from Samar’s three provinces are rallying behind the move to create a new Samar Island Region (SIR) — seen as key to unlocking the island’s long-stalled growth and development. They have jointly filed House Bill No. 4218, which seeks to carve out […]

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TEACHERS HAILED AS SHAPERS OF COUNTRY’S FUTURE

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano hailed teachers as the nation’s “sowers,” emphasizing their critical role in shaping the country’s future by instilling values in the youth. In his message for World Teachers’ Day, celebrated globally on October 5, 2025, Cayetano paid tribute to the country’s teachers who serve as “second parents” in school. “The […]