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Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said that millions of low-income Filipinos stand to benefit from a legislation institutionalizing free housing through usufruct, a legal arrangement that grants families the right to occupy and enjoy government land and hou...

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go reiterated that funds held by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) must ultimately be used to provide better healthcare benefits to Filipinos, stressing that PhilHealth exists to protect patients from med...

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), the first bank in the Philippines and the oldest in Southeast Asia, continues to grow alongside communities in Mindanao as it celebrates its 175th anniversary since its founding on August 1, 1851.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has filed criminal charges against the father of the student involved in the shooting incident at Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU).

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, through Lupon Vice Mayor Atty. Christian Lawrence “Chrence” Go, extended assistance to the bereaved family of 16-year-old Mercelyn Saumat Oduyan of Marayag, Lupon, Davao Oriental, during a visit on Monday, August 24.

The Supreme Court (SC) has abandoned the so-called “second placer rule,” ruling that a candidate who placed second in an election cannot automatically be declared the winner when the winning candidate is later found disqualified.

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.