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Twenty farmers and fisherfolk cooperatives and associations (FFCAs) received tools and equipment from the Provincial Government of Isabela through the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist on April 8 at the Capitol Compound. The beneficiaries included members of the high-value commercial crops (HVCC) sector, fishery groups, rural-based organizations, and rice farmers. The distributed tools and equipment […]
Senator Erwin Tulfo, the first-ever senator to personally visit various remote island towns in Palawan, has vowed to secure sufficient budget allocations for hospitals and critical infrastructure in the province. This pledge follows an exhaustive, on-ground consultation tour across 12 remote municipalities, including Aborlan, Narra, Quezon, Kalayaan, Busuanga, Coron, Linapacan, Agutaya, Magsaysay, Cuyo, Roxas, Araceli, […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano is calling for a shift in how the government handles crises, urging stronger preparation, deeper review of past actions, and a more deliberate approach before responding to emerging threats. In a recent livestream, Cayetano said effective governance should begin long before a crisis unfolds, stressing that early recognition of […]
Senator Bong Go, Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, personally attended and commended the turnover of a newly constructed overpass along Sayre Highway in Barangay East Kibawe, Kibawe, Bukidnon—an initiative he actively supported. Implemented in coordination with the national and the local government led by Mayor Reynaldo “Jimboy” Rabanes, the project marks another […]
The national government’s annual earnings from the Malampaya Deep Water Gas-to-Power Project could be utilized to enable the state-owned Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) to develop new critical coastal petroleum storage facilities, House Minority Leader Nonoy Libanan said. “Following the successful drilling of two new gas wells by the Malampaya consortium, we have very high […]
The Provincial Government of Laguna officially inaugurated its first-ever chemotherapy center at the Laguna Medical Center, marking a major milestone in accessible cancer care in the province. Led by Governor Sol Aragones, the initiative aims to provide affordable and quality treatment to cancer patients, particularly those from underserved communities. The program was made possible through […]
Senator Mark Villar filed Senate Resolution No. 366 urging government financial institutions to implement loan moratoriums, grace periods, and penalty condonation to help Filipinos cope with rising fuel prices and living costs amid the ongoing energy crisis. The proposal covers service agencies and financial institutions such as the Social Security System (SSS), Pag-IBIG Fund, National […]
Messages of hope and assurance of government support were extended to families affected by a recent fire in Marikina City, as Senator Bong Go, through his team, led a relief effort. Prior to the distribution of assistance, Go’s team coordinated with local officials to assess the situation on the ground and better understand the needs […]
In light of escalating tensions in the Middle East and their potential impact on global agricultural supply chains, Senator Kiko Pangilinan emphasized the urgent need to strengthen domestic biofertilizer production as a strategic response to looming fertilizer shortages and rising costs. Pangilinan visited the AgriSpecialist, Inc. (ASI) Bio N Manufacturing Plant in Santa Rosa, Laguna […]
Deputy Majority Leader Luigi Villafuerte and Camarines Sur (CamSur) Rep. Migz Villafuerte want the government to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), which are more commonly known as “granny flats” or “backyard homes,” to help close the national housing backlog that already ballooned to 6.5 million units as of 2025. Popular in countries like the United States (US), Australia, […]