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He won. He lost. He skipped. He won, again, in one surprising turnaround. In 2013, Bam Aquino was elected as senator of the Republic of the Philippines, landing in 7th place. In 2019, Bam Aquino failed to get reelected for a second term, losing at 14th place. In 2022, Bam Aquino skipped the senatorial elections, […]
Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos hailed the creation by the Department of Agriculture of an office dedicated to providing support to the coffee industry. “The creation of the Coffee Industry Development Office is a welcome move that will hopefully lead to the development of the coffee industry. Our coffee farmers in Abra could definitely […]
The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines, Inc. (CCEAP) to strengthen the collection and recycling of post-consumer plastic bottles, aligning local government action with the country’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law. The MOU, signed by ULAP president and Quirino Governor […]
Camarines Sur Reps. Migz Villafuerte and Luigi Villafuerte have shot down a proposal by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) for the government to discontinue exempting senior citizens from the 12% Value Added Tax (VAT) as part of fiscal consolidation reforms to reduce our debt and narrow the budget deficit. At this time […]
The House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms, chaired by Lanao del Sur First District Representative Zia Alonto Adiong successfully conducted the third and final leg of its nationwide public consultations at the USTP Gymnasium in Cagayan de Oro City, focusing on the 24 pending Anti-Political Dynasty bills. This Mindanao-focused hearing follows earlier consultations in […]
Laguna Governor Sol Aragones led the opening of the free dialysis center in Bay. The newly inaugurated Dialysis Center of Laguna is part of the provincial government’s continuing commitment to accessible and compassionate healthcare. The facility can accommodate 21 patients per shift with two shifts daily, serving up to 42 dialysis patients per day. This […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano expressed support for simplifying access to government assistance but said this should be matched with long-term programs that allow small businesses and families to become self-sufficient. Cayetano made this manifestation on Senate Bill No. 155, or the Simplified Government Aid Access Act, which seeks to streamline the distribution of […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan is pushing for the passage of Senate Bill No. 1841, or the Private Education Voucher Expansion (PEVE) Act, to establish a Private Basic Education Voucher Program that will extend financial assistance to private school learners from low- and middle-income households. The measure seeks to expand coverage to underprivileged kindergarten to senior high […]
Senator Bong Go dispatched his team to spearhead efforts aimed at uplifting the lives of indigent students in Baguio City. Held in coordination with local officials, Go’s team distributed shirts, fans, and pens to 1,300 students. In addition, they received educational assistance to further support students and families in need. “Sama-sama natin haharapin ang mga […]
With small fishers weighed down by fast shrinking incomes amid incessantly rising fuel costs and declining fish catch, Camarines Sur Reps. Luigi Villafuerte and Migz Villafuerte see a compelling reason for the Congress to legislate a program providing a monthly fuel subsidy of ₱1,000 to municipal fisherfolk plus their automatic enrollment in the National Health Insurance […]