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Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez today urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to sign the Congress-approved bill on the term of office and election of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (BSK) officials. The bill gives BSK officers a term of four years and resets their election from Dec. 1 this year to the first…
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The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) have safely repatriated 18 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were affected by the escalating tensions in the Middle East. “President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. gave clear directives to help our Kababayans, our OFWs, who are affected by the ongoing tensions in the Middle…
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In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s directive to enhance local governance, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is calling on all newly elected local officials to take part in the 2025 Newly Elected Officials Performing Leadership for Uplifting Service (NEO PLUS) Program. Implemented through the DILG’s Local Government Academy (LGA),…
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As the nationwide gun ban officially ended yesterday, June 11, 2025, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported a total of 3,616 arrests and 3,702 firearms seized throughout the entire election period. This strong enforcement helped ensure a generally peaceful and credible 2025 Midterm National and Local Elections. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., under whose leadership…
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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday proposed the creation of short courses in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) specifically designed for newly elected Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials. During a hearing of the Senate Committee on Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education on June 9, Cayetano emphasized the importance of preparing young leaders, especially with the upcoming…
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Mr. Senate President, esteemed colleagues, dear friends, and fellow Filipinos– Twelve years ago, I entered the halls of the Senate with a clear intention: To serve with integrity and use the knowledge I had to make a difference, especially to uplift the lives of those who need it most. Ang nais ko po ay magamit…
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Sen. Grace Poe capped her 12-year, two-term stint at the Senate with a heartfelt and amusing speech, grateful to the Filipinos for allowing her to serve. In her valedictory address, Poe said she was grateful to the Filipinos for their trust and the opportunity to serve. “I stand before you, not just as a lawmaker,…
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Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Deputy Speaker Duke Frasco were among the distinguished guests at Malacañan Palace on Wednesday evening, joining President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos in the Vin d’Honneur—a diplomatic reception commemorating the 127th anniversary of Philippine Independence. In an Instagram post on Thursday, Secretary Frasco described the…
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On President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive, local water authorities are now checking 532 water districts nationwide to ensure reliable water supply in all schools as classes start on June 16. During a Malacañang press briefing on Friday, Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) Administrator Jose Moises Salonga said a memorandum circular had been sent to…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said two large power generator sets from Palawan are now being shifted to Siquijor to temporarily augment the island province’s electricity supply and ease the power blackouts. The President flew to Siquijor to personally oversee measures to address the prolonged power disruptions which last for several hours each…
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