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PH CAN BE A FIRST-WORLD COUNTRY – GORDON

Senator Dick Gordon remains adamant about his desire to transform the Philippines into a first-world country in the future through his effective legislation if reelected. Gordon, who is seeking his second and final consecutive term as senator, said that he will focus on crafting laws that would enrich the national landscape. “My priority has always […]

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ESCUDERO IS NO. 1 IN LA SALLE-OZAMIZ MOCK POLLS

Sorsogon Governor Chiz Escudero is ranked No. 1 in the senatorial mock polls conducted by La Salle University in Ozamiz City from March 23-25, during which 47% of the college students said they would vote for the veteran lawmaker. According to the University Student Government, 1,449 students took part in the “LSU Votes: Philippine Mock […]

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PANGILINAN LAUNCHES ‘LUNTIANG KINABUKASAN’ BOOK

Vice presidential aspirant Senator Kiko Pangilinan led the launching of the book that detailed his childhood and how his experiences as a child shaped his resolve in building a better future for everyone. Entitled “Luntiang Kinabukasan” (A Green Tomorrow), the book contains anecdotes about Pangilinan’s adventures as a man wearing so many hats and how […]

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PANGILINAN BACKS USE OF HYBRID FERTILIZERS

As the price of chemical fertilizers continue to spike, vice-presidential aspirant Senator Kiko Pangilinan pushed for a healthier alternative of hybrid use of chemical and organic fertilizers. “Baligtarin natin ang problema at gawing oportunidad. Sa kaso ng pagtaas ng presyo ng abono, gamitin natin itong oportunidad para palaguin ang paggamit ng organic fertilizer at pagtangkilik […]

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GORDON APPEARS AT RADIO VERITAS SENATORIAL FORUM

Senator Dick Gordon thanked Radio Veritas for allowing him to impart his platform and beliefs in a senatorial radio forum. Gordon said that the two-hour interview was an enjoyable experience, for it allowed him to answer doubts against his candidacy directly. “Let me say how much I enjoyed this. It has been one of the […]

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AVOID JOB LOSSES IN PUBLIC WORKS BAN – VILLANUEVA

The 45-day public works ban that will take effect on March 25 should be implemented in a way that it “will not affect jobs nor delay the completion of infrastructure projects in calamity areas,” Senator Joel Villanueva said. “Employment should not be a casualty of election. And pandemic recovery should not take a back seat […]

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PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGE DURING POLLS – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian called on the Department of Energy (DOE) and power utilities to draw up contingency measures to address the imminent power interruptions, especially during the election period, due to thinning power supply. Gatchalian urged the DOE to activate the interruptible load program (ILP), a voluntary and demand-side management program that allows consumers to […]

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ISKO TO PRIORITIZE THE WELFARE OF FARMERS

Aksyon Demokratiko standard-bearer Isko Moreno on Sunday wrapped up a three-day sortie of the Cagayan Valley region and Kalinga province by committing to protect the welfare and livelihood of farmers should he be elected to the highest post in the land. Speaking to residents and farmers in Tabuk, the presidential aspirant, who as a teenager […]

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ALEX LACSON ASKS YOUTH TO START NEW PEOPLE POWER

“Kabataan, ang pwersa ng bagong People Power para sa katotohanan at radikal na reporma.” This was the call of Atty. Alex Lacson, senatorial candidate of the Kapatiran Party at Tropang Leni-Kiko, to the Filipino youth one day after the 36th year anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution that commemorated that ouster of former President […]

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MANGUDADATUS CAMPAIGN FOR ISKO MORENO IN MINDANAO

Former Maguindanao Rep. Zajid “Dong” Mangudadatu has vowed to actively campaign for Aksyon Demokratiko standard-bearer and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno in Mindanao to improve his chances of winning the presidency in the May 9 elections. Addressing his almost half a million followers on Facebook over the weekend, Mangudadatu urged his supporters to vote for the […]