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Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles on Friday vowed that he and his team will mount a “fearless campaign” despite attempts at intimidation by his opponents in the run-up to the local campaign for the midterm elections. “Hindi po kami natatakot, at hindi kami magpapatinag sa kabila ng pangaabuso at pananakot. Ilalapit natin sa mga […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III commended the Department of Education (DepEd) for recovering P65 million from 54 private schools that made questionable claims under the Senior High School (SHS) Voucher Program. However, Pimentel stressed that the refund is not enough and called for stricter oversight to prevent future anomalies. “Mabuti na naibalik ang P65 […]
Senator Grace Poe exhorted the country’s internet service providers (ISPs) and cable TV operators to work relentlessly to ensure that Filipinos have access to quality and affordable internet access. Post-pandemic, Poe said the call to action should be digital connectivity and inclusivity. “In an archipelagic country consisting of 7,641 islands and a population of roughly […]
Recognizing the deep cultural significance of grassroots basketball, Senator Bong Go has made it a cornerstone of his sports advocacy, ensuring that local leagues received support in previous years to sustain their programs and provide opportunities for young athletes. “Sa Pilipinas, basketball ang larong pinakamalapit sa puso ng tao. Kaya’t hindi natin pwedeng pabayaan ang […]
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon expressed gratitude to the NLEX Corp. for heeding the call of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to impose a temporary toll relief from the Balintawak to Meycauayan portion of the expressway until emergency repairs of the Marilao Interchange Bridge have been completed. Dizon said the toll relief will help ease the […]
Isabela Governor Rodito Albano reaffirmed his commitment to addressing water security challenges in the Cagayan Valley region during the Japan-Philippines Nexus Program on Water Security at Kyoto University.Represented by Philippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene Garcia-Albano, the governor emphasized that tackling water supply issues and water-related disasters is vital for the future and the well-being of the […]
Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. awarded certificates of loyalty, pins and cash incentives to some 151 city government employees for their decades-long service to the Angeleños.Lazatin led the awarding ceremony at the Angeles City Library and Information Center Amphitheater, citing the utmost dedication and commitment the awardees demonstrated through their years of public […]
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa told former President Rodrigo Duterte to stay strong and remain hopeful even though he celebrated his 80th birthday while detained in The Hague, Netherlands. “Ang masasabi ko lang sa kanya ay itong lahat ng mga pagsubok na ito ngayon ay malalampasan natin ito. Malalampasan ito. Walang permanent sa mundong ibabaw. […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Manoy Wilbert Lee blasted the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation amid complaints of patients over the failure to implement PhilHealth’s Outpatient Emergency Care Benefit (OECB) package. The OECB package, which took effect in January this year under PhilHealth Circular No. 2024-0033, covers all outpatient services and commodities provided in PhilHealth-accredited healthcare facilities—rendered at […]
Former senator and senatorial candidate Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has categorically denied reports claiming that he is in talks with Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas regarding a potential inclusion in the party’s senatorial lineup. “There have been no discussions between my camp and Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas. Our campaign remains independent and focused on our […]