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PH ATHLETES LAUDED FOR ASIAN GAMES MEDAL HAUL

Senator Mark Villar congratulated and commended the Philippine delegation to the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, after the country delivered its largest medal haul in 60 years, bringing home a total of 29 medals—four golds, nine silvers and sixteen bronzes. Villar said the remarkable performance of Filipino athletes is a source of national pride […]

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EASIER CREDIT ACCESS FOR SMALL FISHERS PUSHED 

Senator Kiko Pangilinan is pushing measures to make formal credit more accessible to small-scale fisherfolk, saying financial support must reach those who help keep food on Filipino tables and are vital to the country’s food security. Pangilinan filed Senate Bill Nos. 2513 and 2514 to address the long-standing credit barriers that small-scale fishers face. SB […]

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REVISED PH COOPERATIVE CODE GETS SENATE OK

Senator Bong Go voted in favor of the passage of Senate Bill No. 1431, or the proposed “Revised Cooperative Code of the Philippines,” which was approved by the Senate on third and final reading through a 19-0-0 vote. Go is a co-author and co-sponsor of the measure, which seeks to amend the Cooperative Code of […]

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BENITEZ WANTS PROTECTION FOR SUGAR FARMERS

Negros Occidental 3rd District Representative and Assistant Majority Leader Javi Benitez is pushing for comprehensive reforms to protect sugar farmers and strengthen the competitiveness of the Philippine sugar industry, saying the sector needs both immediate intervention and long-term structural solutions. Speaking at the press briefing following the LegisHear public consultation in Victorias City, Benitez said […]

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ARAGONES BRINGS ‘KLINIKA NI GOB’ TO BIÑAN CITY

Carrying forward its mission to bring care closer to the people, the Klinika ni Gob Mobile Clinic reached Barangay Canlalay, Biñan City delivering a full range of free medical, health, and government services to residents. Aragones personally led the program held at Lake Shore Colleges, reaffirming the administration’s core priority.  “We still have much to […]

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TULFO WANTS PLANNING, FUNDING FOR SUPER EL NIÑO

Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development Chairman Erwin Tulfo raised the alarm over an impending “Super El Niño” emphasizing that severe dry spells, skyrocketing prices of basic goods, and declining livelihoods can be mitigated through early planning and dedicated funding. Citing Department of Agriculture (DA) data on P6.87 billion in agricultural losses […]

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CAYETANO TO BULACAN YOUTH: HELP SOLVE FLOODING

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano challenged young people in Bulacan to help address recurring flooding and take an active role in shaping the future of their communities. “Alam ng Diyos ang paraan pero may kapangyarihan sa inyong mga bibig. Sabihin nyo ‘Lord, hindi mo ipamamana sa akin ng isang Bulacan na bahain,” Cayetano told […]

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PANGILINAN LAUDS DRIVE VS CHICKEN MEAT SMUGGLING

Senator Kiko Pangilinan commended the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) for their operation against Customs officials allegedly involved in the sale of frozen chicken meat meant for destruction, saying the incident underscores the need to intensify the fight against corruption within government ranks. Pangilinan also welcomed the BOC’s swift […]

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QC SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL BAGS 1ST NXTGEN CONGRESS

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III congratulated Quezon City Science High School for winning the first NXTGEN Congress and urged all participants to carry the lessons of listening, dialogue and public service beyond the competition. Quezon City Science High School emerged as champion among participating schools from the city’s six districts.  Outstanding delegates also received […]

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MAYOR ISKO: NCAP 2.0 BEGINS IN MANILA

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso warned abusive motorists, including government employees, that they have no more excuses as the enhanced No Contact Apprehension Program (NCAP 2.0) began in Manila on Monday, October 5. “Ang mga abusado sa kalsada, wala nang excuse because today, inuumpisahan na pong i-implement ang non-contact apprehension,” the mayor said […]