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SAN PABLO LAGUNA HOSPITAL GETS CT SCAN MACHINE

Governor Sol Aragones fulfilled another healthcare commitment as a new CT Scan machine was officially delivered to San Pablo District Hospital, marking a significant step toward improving public healthcare services and expanding access to advanced diagnostic technology for Lagunenses. The turnover was led by Aragones together with the Laguna Health Team, highlighting the provincial government’s […]

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CAYETANO: FIGHT WAS NOT ABOUT SENATE LEADERSHIP

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said his departure from the Senate’s top post would not stop efforts to uncover the truth behind alleged irregularities in the country’s flood control program, framing the recent leadership battle as a larger struggle over corruption, constitutional independence, and public accountability. In a June 17 statement on social media titled “A […]

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FREE TERTIARY ED PRIORITY FOR 4PS STUDENTS PUSHED 

Students hailing from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) will soon be prioritized as beneficiaries of the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES), Senate President Win Gatchalian assured.  The Senate recently ratified the bicameral conference committee report on Senate Bill No. 1894 and House Bill No. 8476, which seek to amend and strengthen the Universal Access to […]

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PANGILINAN: MINDANAO QUAKE REHAB A NAT’L PRIORITY

Stressing Mindanao’s critical role in the country’s food supply, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said that the rehabilitation and recovery of Mindanao after the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that shook the region must be a “strategic national priority.” Pangilinan co-sponsored Proposed Senate Resolution 447, introduced by Senator Joel Villanueva, to provide adequate funding for relief efforts in Mindanao following […]

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BOHOL GOV’T SUSTAINS AID FOR ASF-HIT HOG RAISERS

In response to the challenges posed by African Swine Fever (ASF), the Provincial Government of Bohol, under the leadership of Governor Aris Aumentado, continues to intensify its efforts to protect and revive the province’s hog industry while extending immediate assistance to affected communities across the island. Through the Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and […]

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SPEAKER DY VOWS: HOUSE READY FOR SPECIAL SESSION

House Speaker Bojie Dy III welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for a special session of Congress, saying it provides an opportunity to complete legislative action on priority measures aimed at strengthening social protection, expanding access to education and healthcare, and improving the quality of life of Filipino families. “The House of Representatives stands ready […]

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GATCHALIAN: MORE SCHOOL-BASED FEEDING PROGRAMS SET

Following the opening of School Year 2026-2027, expanded feeding programs in public schools and child development centers (CDCs) will start rolling out this year as part of efforts to address malnutrition among Filipino learners, Senator Win Gatchalian said. The School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP), which received P25.7 billion under the 2026 national budget, will now cover […]

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BONG GO VISITS EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS IN GENSAN

Senator Bong Go called for unity, faster assistance, and immediate recovery efforts for earthquake-hit communities in General Santos City as he personally visited affected families recently. Speaking before residents, Go said the needs of disaster victims must come first, especially at a time when many families are trying to rebuild their homes, livelihoods, and daily […]

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KIKO: NO MEDAL IS WORTH A YOUNG ATHLETE’S LIFE

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan called for stronger protections for student-athletes following the tragic drowning of Ateneo student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili during an off-campus training activity. Having played in the UAAP as a varsity athlete during his college years, Pangilinan said the incident struck a deeply personal chord and underscored long-standing concerns about athlete […]

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PH RED CROSS OPENS CHAPTER IN SINILOAN, LAGUNA

Laguna Governor Sol Aragones joined local officials, Philippine Red Cross representatives, and community leaders during the blessing and official opening of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Laguna Chapter–Siniloan Branch in Siniloan, Laguna, bringing improved access to emergency health and blood services closer to residents. The newly inaugurated facility was made possible through the continued support […]