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A member of the House of Representatives higher and technical education committee has urged higher learning institutions to review their processes to ensure students’ safety during extra-curricular activities especially outside campus. “In light of the unfortunate and untimely deaths of Ateneo basketball team members Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, now is the time for universities […]
House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan urged local government units (LGUs) and community organizations to brace for the looming El Niño-induced dry weather conditions by tapping the P1-billion People’s Survival Fund (PSF) for practical climate adaptation projects, including rainwater harvesting systems. “In the 2026 General Appropriations Act, Congress allocated P1 billion for […]
The Province of Biliran rolled out the Fertilizer for Rice Exchange Program (FREP), a pioneering “Barter System” built to uplift every Biliranon farmer. Under FREP, farmers can exchange 1 sack of rice (50kg) for 2 sacks of inorganic fertilizer (50kg each). This direct swap removes cash barriers and puts vital farm inputs straight into the […]
Senator Camille Villar expressed deep sorrow and concern following the tragic shooting incident at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City that claimed the lives of three students and injured several others, calling for urgent and coordinated action to better protect Filipino children inside schools. “As a mother and as a senator, I am […]
Senator Bong Go filed Senate Resolution No. 450 seeking a Senate inquiry into the tragic drowning deaths of Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball team members Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili during a team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora, on June 8. The proposed inquiry in aid of legislation aims to examine existing policies, safety […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan filed a resolution to honor the six Filipino scientists who have been named by the Asian Scientist Magazine as among the 2026 Asian Scientist 100 honorees. Proposed Senate Resolution No. 462, recognized Marcela M. Navasero, Romulo G. Davide, Mary Donnabelle L. Balela, Garry A. Benico, Aurelio A. de los Reyes V, and […]
Laguna Governor Sol Aragones visited Majayjay District Hospital to personally deliver new incubators that will help improve the care and survival of premature and vulnerable newborns. The turnover is part of the provincial government’s continuing efforts to strengthen healthcare services in district hospitals across Laguna, with additional hospitals also set to receive incubators. “The new […]
Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante offered prayers for newly elected Senate President Win Gatchalian and the entire Senate leadership, saying the country needs wisdom, discernment, and principled leadership now more than ever as it faces important national challenges, including the impending impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Abante, who also serves as senior […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan reaffirmed his commitment to achieving food security, lowering food prices, and increasing farmers’ and fisherfolk’s incomes by underscoring the role of technology and innovation in advancing the agriculture and fisheries sectors during a recent visit to Naga City. Despite the recent leadership deadlock in the Senate that ended with the election of […]
Senator Chiz Escudero is eyeing a measure that will transfer several regulatory functions of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to other government agencies to make government approval processes more efficient and business compliance easier. According to Escudero, FDA’s mandate is so broad that its functions have led to overlaps and delays, and as such […]