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CHIANG KAI SHEK COLLEGE DONATES MOTORBIKES TO MPD

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso welcomed the donation of 20 motorcycle units for the Manila Police District (MPD) from Chiang Kai Shek College. The turnover was held during the weekly flag-raising ceremony at Manila City Hall, with MPD District Director PBGen. Arnold Santiago present to receive the vehicles on behalf of the police district. […]

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MARK VILLAR BATS TO PROTECT HISTORICAL LANDMARKS

Senator Mark Villar has filed a bill aimed at strengthening the conservation and protection of the country’s cultural and historical heritage by proposing amendments on the provisions of the incentive framework and penal provision provided for under Republic Act No. 10066, or the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009. The amendatory measure seeks to address […]

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BONG GO WARNS PUBLIC ON EXTREME HEAT INDEX

Senator Christopher Bong Go, adopted son of CALABARZON, recently dispatched his Malasakit Team to extend additional assistance to fire victims in Barangay Dulong Bayan, Bacoor City, Cavite. Amid the ongoing dry season, Go, in a video call, highlighted the dangerously rising heat index levels across the country, stressing how extreme temperatures not only threaten public […]

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PANGILINAN: GO AFTER PROFITEERS, RICE HOARDERS

Senator Kiko Pangilinan expressed deep concern over the reported 13.7% rice inflation rate for April 2026 and raised fears of price manipulation and profiteering amid the spike. The chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform called on the government to go after profiteers, hoarders, and abusive traders behind a possible rice […]

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MARKS START OF SESSIONS

The House of Representatives (HRep) held its flag-raising ceremony on Monday, marking the resumption of plenary sessions.  House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, together with Senior Deputy Speaker (SDS) Ferdinand Hernandez, graced the ceremony. “The House of Representatives’ strength goes beyond titles.” Hernandez underscored the role of employees in rebuilding public trust for the HRep, […]

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TAN THANKS ANGARA FOR LONG PARTNERSHIP WITH SAMAR

Strengthening its commitment to quality and accessible education, Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan met with Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara to discuss key programs and initiatives aimed at advancing the education sector in the province. The meeting highlighted Samar’s priority education agenda, including support for learners, teachers, and schools across the province.  Central to […]

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SENATE GREENLIGHTS FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

The Senate passed on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 1432 or the People’s Freedom of Information Act seeking to provide the public with easy access to official government records, documents, and research data. Once enacted, the bill will expand Executive Order No. 2 issued by former President Rodrigo Duterte, which recognizes the people’s […]

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ERWIN TULFO: END ‘SECRET’ OIL PRICING SCHEME

Senator Erwin Tulfo renewed his call to fast-track Senate Bill No. 641, a measure aimed at amending the decades-old Oil Deregulation Law (RA 8479).  Co-authored with Senator Win Gatchalian, the bill seeks to mandate transparency by empowering the Department of Energy (DOE) to compel oil companies to disclose the actual costs of imported fuel.  In […]

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TERTIARY EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT BILL GETS SENATE OK

Continuing the Duterte legacy on free tertiary education, the Senate approved on second reading Senate Bill No. 1894, or the proposed Enhancing Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, a measure authored and co-sponsored by Senator Bong Go that seeks to strengthen Republic Act No. 10931 (RA 10931), or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary […]

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DY PUSHES FOR REFORMS AS HOUSE RESUMES SESSIONS

As the House of Representatives resumed sessions, House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III laid out the chamber’s legislative priorities, highlighting 62 bills on second reading and pushing for the passage of key reform measures that will benefit the Filipino people.  In his opening address, Dy highlighted the House’s steady work during the session break, emphasizing […]