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Villanueva: Doktor Para Sa Bayan law gets P1B budget in 2026; largest allocation in 5 years

by Erick Silverio

Villanueva: Doktor Para Sa Bayan law gets P1B budget in 2026; largest allocation in 5 years

Senator Joel Villanueva said he looks forward to the implementation of the Doktor Para Sa Bayan law after the program received P1.095 billion in funding under the 2026 General Appropriations Act.
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Rights group condemns aerial strafings, bombings in Occidental Mindoro

by Fernando Vinas

Rights group condemns aerial strafings, bombings in Occidental Mindoro

Human rights alliance KARAPATAN condemned the aerial strafings and bombings carried out by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro on New Year’s Day, and called for the cessation of State operations that endanger civilia...
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Toxics Watchdog Reminds Public To Watch Out for Potential Chemicals and Other Hazards in Plastic ‘Torotot’

by Pablito Galvez

Toxics Watchdog Reminds Public To Watch Out for Potential Chemicals and Other Hazards in Plastic ‘Torotot’

With Christmas and New Year just around the corner, toxics watchdog BAN Toxics reminds the public to be extra cautious when buying plastic hornpipes or “torotot,” as some may contain harmful chemicals such as lead and mercury, known neurotoxins that can se...
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KARAPATAN: CA decision on appeal of Satur, France, Talaingod 13 is deplorable

by Pablito Galvez

KARAPATAN: CA decision on appeal of Satur, France, Talaingod 13 is deplorable

KARAPATAN assailed the affirmation by the Court of Appeals 21st Division of what the human rights alliance called the “unjust decision” on the trumped up charges against former Bayan Muna Rep. Satur Ocampo, ACT Teachers Partylist Rep. France Castro and 11...
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Pangilinan-led Luzon tollways, offers free toll

by Eloisa Samonte-Silverio

Pangilinan-led Luzon tollways, offers free toll

Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), concessionaire of NLEX, SCTEX in cooperation with BCDA, NLEX Connector, Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) in cooperation with Philippine Reclamation Authority-Public Estates Authority Tollway Corporation (PRA-PEATC),...
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Pangilinan-led Luzon Tollways Steps Up Holiday Traffic Preparations, Offers Free Toll

by Eloisa Samonte-Silverio

Pangilinan-led Luzon Tollways Steps Up Holiday Traffic Preparations, Offers Free Toll

Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), concessionaire of NLEX, SCTEX in cooperation with BCDA, NLEX Connector, Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) in cooperation with PRA-PEATC, and Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), has intensified its holiday traffic and r...
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Sama-samang suporta para sa mga guro sa pamamagitan ng ‘power of clothing’

by Eloisa Samonte-Silverio

Sama-samang suporta para sa mga guro sa pamamagitan ng ‘power of clothing’

Ang edukasyon ay isa sa pinakamahalagang haligi ng pag-unlad ng bansa. Alinsunod sa paniniwalang ito, nagsama-sama ang UNIQLO, BDO Network Bank (BDONB), at BDO Foundation para sa pandaigdigang Heart of LifeWear Project, isang inisyatiba na naglalayong magbi...
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BAN Toxics leads ‘Iwas Paputok’ campaign for safe, toxics-free holiday celebrations

by Erick Silverio

BAN Toxics leads ‘Iwas Paputok’ campaign for safe, toxics-free holiday celebrations

Environmental justice group BAN Toxics, in partnership with Payatas B Elementary School, launched its annual school-based Toxics-Free and Waste-Free “Iwas Paputok” Campaign. An estimated 2,000 participants joined the activity, including students, teachers,...
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SSS releases P18.8 billion in 13th month pension to 3.7 million pensioners

by Erick Silverio

SSS releases P18.8 billion in 13th month pension to 3.7 million pensioners

In line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and emphasized by Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go with the Social Security Commission, the Social Security System (SSS) has successfully credited its annual cash gift to pensioners - the 13th mo...
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BAN Toxics rolls out “Iwas Paputok” Campaign, appeals for clean, safe toxics-free New ear Celebration

by Fernando Vinas

BAN Toxics rolls out “Iwas Paputok” Campaign, appeals for clean, safe toxics-free New ear Celebration

In partnership with Payatas B Elementary School, environmental justice group BAN Toxics is set to hold its annual school-based Toxics-Free and Waste-Free Iwas Paputok Campaign on December 12. Anchored on the theme “Iwas Paputok, Iwas Disgrasya, Iwas Polusyon...
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