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Lawmaker calls for passage of bill targeting zero hunger in 10 years

Manila, Oct. 15 -- With the Philippines continuing to grapple with hunger, a lawmaker on Wednesday called on Congress to pass a bill creating a national legal framework to ensure that Filipinos have e... Read More


Romualdez attends ICI hearing to 'help uncover truth'

Manila, Oct. 14 -- Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Tuesday attended the hearing of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to "clarify the issues" on the anomalous fl... Read More


DSWD employs 3-phase approach to ensure IDPs' recovery from calamities

Manila, Oct. 14 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is employing a three-phase and rights-based approach to ensure that no internally displaced person (IDP) is left behind in "b... Read More


Speaker Dy: 2026 budget step to more transparent, accountable Congress

Manila, Oct. 13 -- Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III on Monday said the passage of the PHP6.793-trillion 2026 national budget is the first step toward building a more transparent, accountable, and servi... Read More


Trough of LPA, southwesterly windflow to bring rains over parts of PH

Manila, Oct. 11 -- The trough of a low-pressure area (LPA) and the southwesterly windflow will bring rains over several parts of the country, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin,... Read More


Dy says he sought cancellation of Co's passport after resignation

Manila, Oct. 10 -- Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III on Friday disclosed that he promptly sought the intervention of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to cancel the passport of former Ako Bicol Rep. Rizal... Read More


DSWD-Davao activates QRT, readies logistics after powerful quake

Manila, Oct. 10 -- On orders of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian, the agency's Field Office (FO) 11 (Davao Region) has activated its Mobile Command Center (... Read More


Speaker Dy announces P7K cash aid for farmers, highlights RICE Act

MANILA, Oct. 6 -- Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III on Monday announced that one million rice farmers will each receive PHP7,000 in direct cash assistance under the 2026 national budget as part of Presi... Read More


Speaker Dy appeals for 35% rice tariff restoration to protect farmers

Manila, Oct. 6 -- House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III on Monday appealed to the government's economic managers to restore the 35 percent tariff on imported rice to protect farmers and strengthen the... Read More


Romualdez welcomes ICI invitation, vows full cooperation in probe

Manila, Oct. 5 -- Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romuladez is ready to appear before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), his office said Wednesday. "The Office of Rep. Ferd... Read More