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Beginning this August, the Provincial Government of Laguna will officially roll out the ATM-based payout of scholarship allowances for Laguna Scholars, replacing the previous face-to-face distribution system. As of July 23, 2026, 15,000 out of the 25,000 scholars have successfully opened their Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) accounts, while the Provincial Government is set […]
Senate President Win Gatchalian wants poor job seekers to receive discounts or fee waivers for obtaining the pre-employment documents required to secure gainful employment. Senate Bill 638 or the Kabalikat sa Hanapbuhay Act seeks to provide a more equitable distribution of employment opportunities, with due regard to the specific needs of underprivileged Filipinos. Under the […]
Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the welfare of Filipinos as he personally visited families displaced by a recent fire in Barangays 163 and 152 in Tondo, Manila, emphasizing the importance of fire prevention, disaster preparedness, and sustained government assistance for communities affected by calamities. Go, together with his Malasakit Team, conducted a […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan is pushing anew for the passage of his twin agricultural reform measures—the renationalization of agricultural extension services and the reestablishment of the Bureau of Agriculture Cooperatives—to achieve lasting food security and make food affordable for every Filipino family. Pangilinan said that Senate Bill No. 1991, or the Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Act, […]
The House of Representatives is moving early to strengthen the country’s preparedness against the looming effects of El Niño, with Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III urging government agencies to shift from reactive disaster response to proactive planning before the dry spell worsens. Speaking at the House Committee on Agriculture and Food’s El Niño briefing, the […]
As the city continues to champion innovation and community-driven solutions, the Quezon City Government is now accepting entries for the 2026 Quezon City Green Awards. Launched in 2023, the Quezon City Green Awards (QCGA) is the country’s first LGU-led award-giving program that recognizes the most innovative initiatives that address today’s environmental and disaster resilience challenges. […]
Senator Mark Villar once again recognized exceptional graduating college students from leading higher education institutions through the Mark Villar Leadership Awards, honoring young Filipinos who have distinguished themselves through academic excellence, exemplary leadership, integrity, and meaningful service to their respective schools and communities. This year’s awardees came from Cebu Technological University – Main Campus, Kolehiyo […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan called on the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and local government units (LGUs) to work together to ensure that agriculture graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities needed to address the country’s pressing food security challenges. Lamenting the aging population of farmers in the country, […]
Senator Bong Go underscored the importance of empowering Filipinos through technical-vocational education as a means to foster self-reliance and expand economic opportunities, as his Malasakit Team joined the graduation ceremony of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) scholars in Daet, Camarines Norte. “Sa pamamagitan ng TESDA at iba pang training institutions, marami na po […]
More than a year after the enactment of the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) Act, Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos urged the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to intensify its information campaign so that more working Filipinos can take advantage of the law. “Republic Act No. 12124 or the Expanded Tertiary […]