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Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday exhorted his colleagues to act with urgency on Senate Bill No. 2387, which proposes to fix the tenure of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to five years instead of the current four-year

Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero’s proposal to fix the tenure of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to five years to ensure long-term stability in grassroots governance has received a multi-sectoral support during Monday’s public hearing of t...

The SM Group received 12 Stevie Awards at the 2026 International Business Awards, with recognition spanning parent-company reporting and programs delivered through its malls and communities.

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go raised concern over gaps in security measures across Philippine schools, citing Department of Education data showing that only a limited number of campuses nationwide have CCTV cameras, metal detectors, and other safeguards n...

For millions of Filipinos, reliable connectivity has become part of everyday life. What was once centered on traditional calls and text messages has evolved into an always-on connectivity that empowers a modern digital lifestyle across the Philippines.

By Vee Tejano DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, August 19, said she supports legislation requiring social media platforms to prevent minors from creating accounts following the fatal shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University in Zamb...

MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte has called for greater transparency in government travel, urging the public disclosure of travel authorities issued by the Office of the President and the expenses incurred for official trips.

Grab Philippines has partnered with the International Trade Centre, the joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, to strengthen the technology and artificial intelligence capabilities of Filipino micro, small, and medium enterpr...

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, who co-authored and co-sponsored Senate Bill No. 1511, welcomed the Senate’s approval on second reading of the measure seeking to strengthen protections for patients against hospital detention over unpaid hospital bills and...

Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is pushing for a nationwide ban on gambling advertisements across all media platforms to curb addiction and protect vulnerable Filipinos.

‎Davao City – Every August, the city of Davao comes alive with colorful traditions, cultural pride and community spirit as thousands gather for the Kadayawan Festival.

Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday welcomed Malacañang’s appointment of a new Health Secretary, saying the Palace’s action helps resolve the leadership issues that have recently hounded the Department of Health (DOH) and threatened to disrupt the impl...

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go extended assistance to families affected by separate fire incidents in Barangays Tabon and Mangagoy in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, on Monday, August 10, as he reiterated the need to strengthen fire prevention, emergency res...

‎Globe, in partnership with GCash, continues to transform traditional markets into digital palengkes by enabling seamless cashless transactions through reliable connectivity. The Valencia Central Public Market in Bukidnon, the first in Mindanao to benefit...

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go mourned the deaths of Joyan Separa, Ayesa Nicole Dazo, and Chris Lawrence Fabian, the three students who lost their lives in the shooting incident at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, as he joined the Senate in...

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go reaffirmed his support for barangay officials and grassroots governance as his Malasakit Team represented him at the Liga ng Barangay Lipa City Congress 2026 on Wednesday, August 5, in Cordova, Cebu