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Senator Win Gatchalian assured that the 2026 national budget will significantly accelerate classroom construction to address the persistent backlog in basic education facilities. Gatchalian said ₱85 billion is allotted for the construction and rehabilitation of classrooms. Of this amount, ₱65.9 billion is allocated for the construction, replacement, and completion of kindergarten to secondary school buildings, […]
A new ₱10-million first-time allocation for the Animal Welfare Supervision and Accreditation Program made it into the 2026 national budget to professionalize animal welfare enforcement by supporting standards, inspections, and accreditation, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said. “Layunin ng programang ito ang mapalawak ang pagtingin at pag-alaga sa mga animal rescues o nasa shelters ng makatao at […]
House Deputy Majority Leader Luigi Villafuerte has cited President Marcos for his renewed commitment to the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), as the congressman expressed hope that our Commander-in-Chief would back this 2026 two proposals to set aside a combined P15 billion for beefing up the AFP’s defense capabilities via the rehabilitation of […]
Camarines Sur (Camsur) Governor LRay Villafuerte sees a good year for Camsureños this 2026 as the provincial government, with the full support of other elective and appointive officials plus sectoral leaders, makes initial headway in his inaugural commitment last year to lead the province to “greater heights” on his watch. Upon assuming office last year following […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Monday hailed the enactment of the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) as a genuine “People’s Budget,” as he vowed strict congressional oversight to ensure public funds are spent lawfully, efficiently, and without corruption. The leader of the House of Representatives made the assurance after President Ferdinand R. Marcos […]
The Iloilo City Government continues to strengthen programs and projects focused on the welfare of children. Among its key priorities are education, nutrition, child protection, and the overall well-being of children. Recently, Iloilo City was once again recognized as one of the Child-Friendly Local Government Units (LGUs) in the country—proof of the city’s sustained efforts […]
Speaker Bojie Dy reaffirmed his commitment to transparency, accountability, and restoring public trust as the House of Representatives prepares to welcome the new year. “Gaya ng aking sinabi noon, ako’y inyong pagkatiwalaan bilang Speaker; patuloy nating gagawin ang lahat ng makakaya upang gawin na mas bukas, mas malinaw, at mas mapagkakatiwalaan ang Kongreso,” Dy said. […]
Senator Loren Legarda, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education, lauded Batangas State University for bringing pride to the Philippines after winning the World Championship at the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Singapore 2025 International Finals held recently at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Manila Bay Sands. BatStateU’s Team Scarlet-Verdant BSU […]
In the Year of the Fire Horse, Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson will turn up the heat against corruption, even as he hopes President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will bring the same fire to the fight. Lacson said the Filipino people expect no less from their public servants, as they have become more awake and […]
A 23-year-old electrical engineering graduate from Bataan Peninsula State University expressed her gratitude to Senator Bong Go for being instrumental in finishing her university studies. “Maraming salamat po, Kuya Bong Go. Binigyan ninyo po kami ng hope na makatapos at mapagtagumpayan po iyung mga pangarap namin,” said a proud Natasha Daniela Tamayo Salvador. Salvador dreamed […]