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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) laid out its traffic management and deployment plan to ensure the safety and convenience of the motorists and commuters during the observance of Holy Week. MMDA Chairman Don Artes said the agency will implement full deployment of personnel and assets for this year’s Semana Santa with a total of 2,542 […]
In celebration of Filipino Food Month, Senator Loren Legarda underscored the country’s rich culinary heritage, highlighting its deep connection to history and national identity. “As an archipelago, our country has nurtured countless stories that are passed down through generations by means of food. Meals are more than sustenance–they are opportunities to create and share memories, […]
Senate Committee on Migrant Workers Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo expressed concern over the situation of Filipinos in Taiwan amid the escalating tensions between Taiwan and China due to Beijing’s military drills. As such, Tulfo immediately contacted Cheloy Garafil, the Chairperson and Resident Representative of the Manila Economic & Cultural Office (MECO) in Taiwan, to inquire […]
On World Health Day, Marikina 1st District congressional candidate and incumbent Senator Koko Pimentel III emphasized the critical importance of strengthening public health initiatives to ensure that all Filipinos have access to quality healthcare services. “Ang kalusugan ay isang pangunahing karapatan, at napakahalaga na tiyakin nating walang Pilipino ang maiiwan pagdating sa kanilang kalusugan at […]
Local chief executives of Oriental Mindoro and Bais City, Negros Oriental have given their full support for the reelection bid of Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa in the 2025 midterm elections. On his Facebook account, Dela Rosa shared photos from his recent visit to Oriental Mindoro Governor Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor, who expressed his full support […]
As the country grapples with increasing joblessness, Davao City mayoralty candidate Karlo Nograles outlined his plan to “create not just more, but better” jobs that would help Dabawenyos cope with the rising costs of living. According to Nograles, “economic growth is meaningless if it does not lead to a better life for the people. As […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero is urging the country’s economic managers to prepare and plan for contingencies and a calibrated response to the 17 percent tariff that US President Donald Trump is imposing on Philippine exports to cushion its impact on the local economy. “What are the pains and what are the gains, if any, that […]
The Upper Malinao Multipurpose Cooperative (UMMPC) in Padada, Davao Occidental has seen tangible improvements in the livelihood of its farmer-members, thanks to the Malasakit sa Kooperatiba program of the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) supported by Senator Bong Go. Through the program, UMMPC received financial assistance last year that directly boosted their credit capital and provided […]
Senator Pia Cayetano strongly criticized the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) for its plan to cover only 18% of hospital costs by 2025, labeling the target as a “joke” that undermines the principles of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law, which aims to provide health coverage to all Filipinos through PhilHealth. During recent Supreme Court […]
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) lauds the signing of the Joint Circular (JC) between the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Education (DepEd) to establish Child Development Centers (CDCs) in low-income local government units (LGUs). The ceremonial signing, witnessed by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., marks a significant step […]