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IS THERE SPACE IN BICOL FOR NEW PARTY-LIST GROUPS?

In this quick look at the 2022 party-list election results in Bicol, the IKOT.PH Strategic Research Team listed all the party-list groups that obtained at least 2% of the votes in each of the provinces and one independent city of the Bicol Region (Region 5). It can immediately be seen that in 50% of the […]

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POE BATS FOR ANIMAL WELFARE FUND IN 2025 BUDGET

Senator Grace Poe underscored the need for a separate funding for animal welfare in the 2025 national budget to ensure the protection and humane treatment of animals. “We will look at the fiscal space and see how much can be appropriated. But that item in the budget for animal welfare has to be very specific,” […]

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MANILA REP. CHUA SEEKS REELECTION IN 2025 POLLS

Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua filed his certificate of candidacy with the Commission on Elections. Chua is seeking a second term as congressman of the district that covers Quiapo, Sta. Cruz, Binondo, Blumentritt, and San Nicolas. The legislator is running under the banner of the Asenso Manileño party led by Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna […]

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NOGRALES ENTERS DAVAO CITY MAYORALTY RACE

Civil Service Commission Chairman Karlo Nograles on Tuesday filed his certificate of candidacy for mayor of Davao City, and formally announced his decision to vie for the position on a platform of choice, chance, and change. In a statement addressed to the people of Davao City, Nograles explained his decision to run for mayor. “Karong […]

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DEPED P793B BUDGET FOR 2025 GETS HOUSE OK

The Department of Education (DepEd), under the leadership of Education Secretary Sonny Angara, extended its heartfelt appreciation to the House of Representatives for the approval of its proposed P793.1 billion budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.  Angara expressed his gratitude to House Speaker Martin Romualdez, Budget Sponsor Representative Maria Carmen Zamora, and the members of […]

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P11B DAR BUDGET FOR 2025 GETS HOUSE PANEL OK

The House Committee on Appropriations, chaired by Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co, terminated the deliberation on the proposed 2025 budget of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) totaling P11.101 billion. Committee senior vice chairperson and Marikina City Representative Stella Luz Quimbo acknowledged that DAR’s financial support mechanisms, such as the allocation of billions in […]