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ERWIN TULFO:  REVISE OIL DEREGULATION LAW NOW

“Filipinos are at a disadvantage because of this existing Oil Deregulation Law.” This was the statement of Senator Erwin Tulfo in an interview pressing on the seemingly arbitrary spike in oil prices in the country amid the Middle East tensions. “The government is limited by the law from controlling or dictating oil prices.” “The government […]

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ALAN CAYETANO TO SUCS: PRIORITIZE USE OF FUNDS

The problem facing state universities and colleges (SUCs) is not a lack of funding but how government resources are prioritized and used, Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano said. Speaking during the Cebu Technological University (CTU) Student Government’s Miting de Avance and Dialogue, Cayetano responded to a student’s question on infrastructure gaps, particularly in digital […]

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BONG GO LAUDS ROLE OF OPTOMETRISTS IN HEALTHCARE

Senator Bong Go recognized the role of optometrists in strengthening the country’s healthcare system during the 76th National Convention of the Optometrists Association of the Philippines (OAP), while continuing to press for a full accounting of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) funds and the expansion of benefits that would directly reduce the healthcare expenses of […]

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BERNOS CALLS FOR EL NIÑO READINESS

The country should prepare for the possible onset of El Niño as early as now, as the failure to implement countermeasures could sink the country deeper into crisis, a lawmaker said on April 28, 2026. According to Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos, “ngayon pa lang, kailangang tutukan na natin ang strategy natin sa pagtugon […]

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SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL IN MABALACAT CITY PUSHED

Congressman Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. filed House Bill No. 8878 which seeks to establish a Science High School in Mabalacat City. To be known as the Mabalacat City Science High School, the school shall be under the supervision of the Department of Education (DepEd), which shall also program the operationalization of the school and include […]

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BOHOL GOV’T PUSHES FOR LOCAL EMPLOYMENT

The Provincial Government of Bohol, led by Governor Aris Aumentado, continues to advance employment facilitation efforts as the Public Employment Service Office Managers Association of the Philippines (PESOMAP)–Bohol successfully conducted its 1st Quarter Meeting and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Signing Ceremony at the Metro Centre Hotel. Led by Maria Vilma Yorong, head of BEPO-PESO and […]

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SOCIAL MEDIA BAN FOR MINORS UNDER 16 PUSHED

Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill that prohibits children below 16 years of age from registering, accessing, or maintaining accounts on any social media platform. “Panahon na upang protektahan ang ating mga kabataan mula sa pinsalang dulot ng social media. Huwag na nating hintaying lumala ang problema bago tayo umaksyon,” said Gatchalian in filing […]

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CAYETANO TO LAWYERS: ANCHOR WORK ON PURPOSE, FAITH

Lawyers must look beyond status, clients, and high-profile cases and instead anchor their work on purpose and faith. This was the message of Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano during the dedication and blessing of the new law office of lawyer and pastor Atty. Jeremiah Belgica and his partners recently. A lawyer himself, Cayetano spoke […]

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BONG GO IS PUBLIC SERVICE HALL OF FAME AWARDEE

Senator Bong Go conveyed his appreciation after being named a Hall of Fame Awardee for Public Service at the 5th Annual Asian Torch Excellence Awards, using the occasion to reiterate that public service is grounded in responsiveness to people’s needs and consistent action beyond recognition. The recognition was conferred during the event held at Aberdeen […]

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MANILA TO HOLD SUMMER PRIDE PARADE

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has announced the Manila Summer Pride Parade 2026, set for this Saturday, April 25, with assembly beginning at 4:00 PM at South Road, Ermita. The parade route will gather through Quirino Grandstand before culminating at Remedios Circle, bringing together the LGBTQIA+ community, allies, families, barkadas, and communities across […]