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Senator Ping Lacson expressed gratitude over the return of 24 Filipinos who were detained in Russia for nine months after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. personally raised their case with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Lacson said the freedom granted to the 24 Filipinos – who returned in two batches on late Saturday and early Sunday – […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan called on local governments, technology innovators, academic institutions, and the private sector to unite in adopting smart agriculture and climate-resilient solutions to ensure national food security. In his keynote message at the “10th ClickConEx: Convergence of Luzon I.C.T. Champions and Exhibitions” o, in Naga City, Pangilinan recognized how technology could be a […]
Senator Bong Go called for wider access to sports programs, stronger athlete development, and greater support for Filipino athletes, including para-athletes, as he addressed the opening ceremony of the 1st Annual Arena Athletics Pickleball Tournament in Davao City. The 1st Annual Arena Athletics Pickleball Tournament brought together athletes and sports enthusiasts as pickleball continues to […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III congratulated Senator Win Gatchalian on his formal election as Senate President, expressing confidence that Congress will continue to advance measures that promote economic growth, strengthen public services, and improve the lives of Filipinos. “The House of Representatives congratulates Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on his formal election as Senate President,” said the […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso honored exceptional Manileños across the fields of education, public health, socio-civic work, culture and arts, mass media, sports, youth development, and environmental stewardship at the Gawad Manileño 2026 awards ceremony held at the Metropolitan Theater. The event, held under the theme “Gawad Manileño 2026: Pagpupugay sa Kahusayan at […]
Senator Mark Villar has called on the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to strengthen its policies, improve accountability mechanisms, and enhance the delivery of benefits to ensure that no Filipino is denied access to healthcare assistance when they need it most. Villar issued the call following a viral case involving a widow who alleged that […]
The Senate hearings on agricultural smuggling and the continuing rise in food prices will resume, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said, underscoring the urgent need to protect farmers, fisherfolk, and consumers from the effects of illegal trade and market manipulation. Despite weeks of leadership deadlock in the Senate, Pangilinan conducted fieldwork and meetings with stakeholders to identify […]
Senator Bong Go expressed his gratitude after being named among the distinguished awardees of the Duyan Ka ng Magiting Awards 2026. Go was one of the “Natatanging Pilipino sa Larangan ng Paglilingkod sa Tao at sa Bayan” awardees given by the Gawad Pilipino held in celebration of Philippine Independence Day at the Armed Forces of […]
“Check structural integrity of all major infrastructure in the country.” This was the call of Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos in the aftermath of a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8, causing significant damage to several structures and the death of at least 53 persons so far. Almost 7,000 individuals were […]
The House of Representatives has begun deliberations on a proposed Teacher Protection Bill aimed at strengthening safeguards for educators facing harassment, intimidation, threats, and other forms of abuse arising from the performance of their duties. During a recent hearing of the House Committee on Basic Education and Culture, chaired by EDCOM 2 Co-Chairperson Representative Roman […]