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Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III welcomed the confirmed detention of Zaldy Co in Prague, calling it a significant step toward accountability and justice for the Filipino people. The Speaker issued the statement after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. confirmed the apprehension of Co on his official Facebook page. “Nahuli na si Zaldy Co. He is […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson welcomed the Office of the Ombudsman’s order for a lifestyle check on 26 “cong-tractors,” or House members allegedly involved as contractors in government projects. Lacson said it was “well and good” that the Ombudsman had started gathering evidence on the supposed “cong-tractors,” noting the issue clearly involves conflict of […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan called on concerned government agencies to strictly comply with the mandated payment period under the Sagip Saka Act, emphasizing that farmers and fisherfolk must be paid within 15 working days upon delivery of goods. Pangilinan authored and passed the Sagip Saka Act in 2019 to allow national government agencies and local government […]
Senator Bong Go was recognized by the Department of Health Zamboanga Peninsula Center for Health Development (DOH ZP-CHD) during its 2026 Consultative Meeting with Program Stakeholders, where he received a plaque of recognition for his support in providing medical assistance to indigent patients. The recognition was conferred during the Gabi ng Parangal: Dangal at Pusong […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said the proposed KALINGA Act includes measures to stabilize food supply and logistics costs, as he warned that fuel price spikes quickly translate into higher prices of essential goods. Section 8 of the bill establishes the Essential Goods and Logistics Stabilization Component, which provides support for transport and distribution of […]
The Provincial Government of Laguna officially launched its Libreng Gulay, Laguna Pantry initiative in Pagsanjan. Led by Governor Sol Aragones, the program aims to directly support local farmers by purchasing their produce while providing free vegetables and eggs to residents as part of the province’s efforts to strengthen food security and ease the impact of […]
Newly appointed National Security Adviser Eduardo Oban Jr. is fit for the post, as was his predecessor Eduardo Año, Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson said. Lacson cited their service records as four-star generals – including serving as Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff – as among their qualifications for the job. “Both […]
Senator Chiz Escudero wants the government to tap the unexpected windfall from value-added tax (VAT) collections on petroleum products for direct financial assistance to sectors affected by the rising fuel costs since the Middle East war erupted last February. According to Escudero, the surge in VAT revenues should not be treated as additional income, but […]
Senator Bong Go dispatched his team to assist families affected by a recent fire in Cagayan de Oro City, while underscoring the urgent need for a comprehensive government response to the ongoing fuel crisis. Go emphasized the importance of valuing life amid tragedy, reminding victims to remain hopeful despite their loss. “Sa mga kababayan nating […]
“Help poorest constituents in qualifying for electricity lifeline rate subsidy.” This was the call of Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua to his fellow leaders to help ensure that millions of the country’s most vulnerable households benefit from the program that grants a 100-percent discount on electricity charges. […]