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Quezon City is turning open spaces into working flood-control infrastructure, as the newly inaugurated Quezon Memorial Circle (QMC) Open Field and the Quezon City Hall lagoon help absorb and store excess rainwater during the rainy season. The 12,000-square-meter QMC Open Field is more than a new destination for sports, recreation, glamping, and community activities. At […]
A stronger and more prosperous Philippines cannot be built by its leaders alone, but by every Filipino willing to act with compassion, conviction, and love of country. This was the message of Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on National Heroes Day as he urged Filipinos to honor the nation’s heroes by doing their part, however […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano marked World Lake Day by highlighting the remarkable progress Laguna Lake in the City of Taguig has seen in recent years and its vast untapped potential. “Nung congressman pa ako ng 1998, naging passion ko na po kung paano pagandahin ang Laguna Lake. Nagkaroon lang po syempre ako ng […]
Senator Bong Go continues to reach out to communities affected by recent severe weather as he provided assistance to typhoon-affected residents in Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija. The relief activity was conducted in coordination with Councilor Jervy Cruz as Go’s Malasakit Team extended immediate support to families recovering from the effects of the typhoon. A total of […]
Senator Chiz Escudero said that millions of low-income Filipinos stand to benefit from a legislation institutionalizing free housing through usufruct, a legal arrangement that grants families the right to occupy and enjoy government land and housing without owning them. “Through usufruct, this bill seeks to grant Filipino families the right to occupy, use, and enjoy […]
A member of the House of Representatives committee on local government urged local government units to explore “rescue buys” of farmers’ crops to prevent produce dumping due to oversupply. This as reports of dumping of crops once again circulate, with truckloads of carrots and cabbage reportedly being dumped by the roadside in Tublay, Benguet, with […]
The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a measure declaring September of every year as National Bullying Awareness and Prevention Month, as Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III stressed that protecting children must include ensuring that schools and communities are safe spaces where they can learn and grow without fear. House Bill No. […]
Quezon City is harnessing citizen participation and artificial intelligence to strengthen preparedness and response to monsoon rains, typhoons, flooding, and other disasters. The City Government and LyfSaver, a community-powered and AI-assisted disaster information platform, are connecting citizen-generated reports with existing response systems, including Helpline 122 and iReport. The partnership was highlighted today during the “QC, […]
Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero issued a triple ruling on impartiality and decorum in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, delivering pointed reminders to prosecutors, the respondent’s defense counsel, and senator‑judges to uphold fairness, professionalism, and public confidence in the Senate sitting as an impeachment court. Escudero reminded the prosecution team that their duty […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano expressed support for a measure seeking to ensure the proper reintegration of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) returning to the country for good, emphasizing the need to implement this through stronger interagency cooperation. “Let me express support for the bill. It’s a very good bill, we need it,” the veteran […]