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As part of the assistance it provides to its principals, the House of Representatives welcomed 41 new and returning House Members with an executive course on legislation to equip them with the necessary tools for the upcoming 20th Congress. House Secretary General Reginald Velasco stressed the importance for incoming legislators to be prepared, given the […]
In a move to accelerate the digital transformation of the province, Governor Sharee Ann Tan met with Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Regional Director Melvyn Carlo Barroa and consultants to discuss the rollout of the Free Wi-Fi for All Project in Samar. The meeting centered on expanding internet connectivity across communities—especially in remote […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros urged Malacañang to avoid complacency amid worsening hostilities between Israel and Iran, and to prepare for the potential impact of armed conflict on millions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East. Hontiveros warned that the “rapidly escalating conflict” could affect not only the estimated 29,473 Pinoys in Israel and 1,184 in […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano capped the 19th Congress with a legislative track record that reflects his priorities on digital governance, disaster preparedness, and education reform, setting the stage for the next half of his Senate term. Cayetano, who returned to the Senate in 2022, filed a total of 45 bills during the 19th Congress, 28 […]
Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his support for the welfare of Filipino teachers following the nationwide rollout of the P10,000 teaching supplies allowance under Republic Act No. 11997, or the Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act, which he co-authored and co-sponsored in the Senate. Recently implemented across various regions, including the National Capital Region (NCR) and CARAGA, the […]
The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), in partnership with the Provincial Government of Aklan and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), successfully hosted the First Session of the Executive Bureau of the United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) from 9 to 12 June 2025 at Crimson Resort […]
Governor Rodito Albano commended micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) for their vital role in regional development during the awarding ceremony of the 2025 Productivity Olympics at the GFNDY Sr. Hall, Isabela Provincial Capitol.In a message delivered on his behalf by Atty. Jean Ben G. Singson of the Provincial Legal Office, Albano commended the outstanding […]
The Quezon City government, Pride PH Coalition, and the University of the Philippines-Diliman have formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to co-organize the 2025 edition of Lov3Laban: Pride PH Festival as part of the Pride Month 2025 celebration. Under the partnership, they pledged to collaborate on staging a series of events for the Pride […]
Amid allegations of corruption and misconduct raised by some concerned Bureau of Immigration (BI) employees against the agency’s leadership, Senator Win Gatchalian called for stricter enforcement of the country’s anti-POGO policy, particularly in the handling of POGO deportations. “The improper implementation of the country’s anti-POGO policy concerning the detention and deportation of foreign nationals involved […]
Senator Loren Legarda urged the local government leaders of Sibalom, Antique to listen to their constituents and be proactive in leading the way. “Governance is not power, but patience. Not visibility, but vision—rooted in the everyday needs of your people: water, livelihood, education, health, safety, and dignity,” Legarda said during her speech at the oath-taking of […]