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BENITEZ: CONGRESS SCOURS 2026 BUDGET TO FUND AID

Amid uncertainty over when the price of oil stabilizes, Deputy Speaker Albee Benitez said that Congress is scouring this year’s P6.7-trillion budget for sources of funds to help mitigate the impact of the oil crisis on the people. “What we’re doing is, we’re looking at all the appropriations of the ₱6.7-T budget made by Congress, […]

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DY, MARCOS FILE FUEL PRICE STABILIZATION BILL

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III outlined the first major intervention under the proposed KALINGA Act, positioning the measure as a fuel price stabilization shield as the House prepares for a new round of hearings after United States President Donald Trump announced that the US would move to blockade the Strait of Hormuz following stalled talks […]

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ALBANO GIVES ISABELA FARMERS TOOLS, EQUIPMENT

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 […]

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ERWIN TULFO VISITS REMOTE ISLAND TOWNS IN PALAWAN

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, […]

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CAYETANO CALLS FOR PROACTIVE CRISIS MANAGEMENT

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 […]

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BONG GO JOINS OVERPASS TURNOVER IN BUKIDNON

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 […]

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FUEL STORAGE HUBS USING MALAMPAYA EARNINGS PUSHED

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 […]

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ARAGONES OPENS LAGUNA’S 1ST CHEMOTHERAPY CENTER

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 […]

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GOV’T FINANCIAL BODIES URGED: DEFER LOAN PAYMENTS

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 […]

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BONG GO SENDS AID TO MARIKINA CITY FIRE VICTIMS

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 […]