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Senator Bong Go, an adopted son of Romblon, attended the 1st Philippine Councilor League (PCL) Romblon Chapter Convention 2026 held at the Diamond Hotel Manila and commended local legislators for going beyond their lawmaking duties and taking a more active role in delivering services directly to their constituents. Go underscored the importance of engaging with […]
Senator Chiz Escudero called for the strict and full enforcement of the law against fuel hoarding and profiteering to safeguard Filipino families from opportunists seeking to exploit the ongoing Middle East crisis. Escudero said that while global instability continues to drive uncertainty in oil prices, local profiteers must not be allowed to exploit the crisis […]
As Bulacan experiences rapid industrial and economic growth alongside rising youth-related concerns such as early pregnancy, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL), the Provincial Government of Bulacan, through the recommendation of the Panlalawigang Komisyon para sa Kababaihan ng Bulacan (PKKB), is intensifying its efforts through the Understanding and Loving Interactions […]
Eastern Samar Lone District Representative Christopher Sheen Gonzales is pushing for the passage of a measure highlighting Ferdinand Magellan’s landing on Homonhon Island on March 17, 1521 — a pivotal event in Philippine history. Gonzales is proposing that March 17 of every year be officially recognized as “Homonhon Landing Day” to honor the milestone and […]
Senator Bong Go reiterated the importance of technical-vocational education to increase the prospects of graduates for employment, rise from their current condition, and contribute to communities. In his message during the graduation ceremony of scholars from Greenhand Integrated Farm in Basey, Samar, Go said, “Sa pamamagitan ng TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority) at […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan filed a bill that would authorize the President to temporarily suspend excise taxes on petroleum products during periods of global crisis, aiming to cushion Filipino consumers and businesses from sudden spikes in fuel prices amid the Middle East conflict. Senate Bill No. 1940 aims to give the President the power to suspend […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo expressed alarmed over the rising number of foreign nationals, particularly Chinese, who were able to obtain fake Filipino citizenships and other government-issued documents through acquiring fake birth certificates issued by local civil registry offices by means of late registration. During the hearing of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights, it […]
The Right To Information (RTI) Bill has inched closer to committee approval in the House of Representatives after the Technical Working Group (TWG) tasked with consolidating its various versions and finetuning its provisions concluded deliberations on the measure, Parañaque 2nd District Brian Raymund Yamsuan said Tuesday. Yamsuan has instructed the secretariat of the House Committee on Public Information to draft […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III and House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos of Ilocos Norte filed a bill authorizing the President of the Philippines—currently President Ferdinand Marcos – to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products during national or global economic emergencies to help cushion Filipinos from surging fuel prices. Marcos said House Bill (HB) […]
The Province of Laguna officially secured land with 1,200 land area for the construction of a new Department of Justice Building, also known as the Katarungan Center, through the ceremonial signing of the Deed of Usufruct. The milestone signing was attended by Governor Sol Aragones, Vice Governor JM Carait, Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida, local officials, […]