Speaker Martin Romualdez extended his congratulations to Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla on his appointment as the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), expressing full confidence in the governor’s qualifications and extensive experience in local governance as a solid foundation for his new role. “We are happy with Gov. Jonvic’s appointment […]
Category: Politics
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III raised serious legal and constitutional concerns over Marikina Mayor Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro’s recent transfer from District 2 to District 1 to run for Congress in the upcoming 2025 elections. In an interview on Headstart on Tuesday, Pimentel stressed that the period of residence requirement is crystal clear in […]
“Sa Suporta sa Agrikultura, Panalo ang Masa.” This was stressed by AGRI Party-list as it filed its Certificate of Candidacy (CoC) for reelection with its advocacy on protecting the rights and livelihood of farmers, fisherfolk, and other local food producers and continuing its fight for job security and improved healthcare in the country. Currently, AGRI […]
Civil Service Commission Chairman Karlo Nograles on Tuesday filed his certificate of candidacy for mayor of Davao City, and formally announced his decision to vie for the position on a platform of choice, chance, and change. In a statement addressed to the people of Davao City, Nograles explained his decision to run for mayor. “Karong […]
AKO BICOL Party-list Second Nominee Atty. Alfredo Garbin, Jr. has filed his certificate of nomination and acceptance at the Comelec field office at The Manila Hotel Tent City. Garbin said the First Nominee is incumbent Representative Elizaldy Co, and the Third Nominee is Atty. John Chan. He said Rep. Jil Bongalon is running for First District […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero sees the Philippines taking a major step toward an independent foreign policy with the development of the local defense industry through the revival of the Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) program. Escudero said the SRDP will “have a huge impact on the economy because not only will it create new jobs but […]
BONG GO FILES COC FOR 2ND SENATE TERM
Senator Bong Go has filed his certificate of candidacy at the Manila Hotel Tent in Manila for his reelection bid in the upcoming 2025 Senatorial elections. In a speech shortly after filing his candidacy, Go expressed his gratitude to supporters and reiterated his focus on continuing his work, particularly in serving the marginalized sectors of […]
Senator Loren Legarda lauded the signing of Republic Act No. 12022, or the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, into law, which will establish new measures against rampant smuggling. The law seeks to curtail smuggling, profiteering, and hoarding of agricultural products. “We welcome the signing of this priority measure, which seeks to make food products more affordable […]
Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. sent personal greeting cakes to 67 public schools in Angeles City in celebration of Teachers’ Day, as a way of recognizing the invaluable contributions of educators in shaping the future of Angeleño youth. On his behalf, the Gender and Development Office headed by Mina Cabiles, and Angeles City Barangay Outreach […]
National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte is reminding all solo parents that they are now entitled to free health services as automatic members of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), following the recent release of the guidelines for the law expanding the economic benefits due single dads and moms in the country. Villafuerte said […]