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Rufus refiles bill for Philippine CDC

Lumbia Airbase opens new billeting facilities

PPI opens membership to online news outlets

THE Philippine Press Institute (PPI), the national association of newspapers since 1964, will now allow news websites to apply for membership.

PPI adds two categories in community press awards

ON its 61st anniversary and 28th edition of the Community Press Awards held at Eastwood Richmonde Hotel, the Philippine Press Institute (PPI), also known as the national association of newspapers and considered as the oldest professional media organization for print, has added another feather to its cap as its newest partner Megaworld Hotels and Resorts officially announced two more categories that will be added in the roster of awards.

Barmm dad urges support for Palestinian statehood

A Bangsamoro parliament member has called on fellow regional lawmakers to support Palestinians in their struggle for statehood amid ongoing repression by Israel.

Rodriguez urges Marcos to sign BSK term extension bill

CAGAYAN de Oro 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to sign a bill extending the terms of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (BSK) officials and postponing their next elections to late 2026.

Group urges lawmakers to ban in kids’ products

AS the 19th Congress closed last week, environmental watchdog EcoWaste Coalition called on the incoming 20th Congress to prioritize legislation banning hazardous chemicals in school supplies and children’s products.

Gonzales proposes ‘transition government’

THE Philippines is facing a deepening crisis of governance, legitimacy, and public trust, according to former Defense Secretary and National Security Adviser Norberto B. Gonzales.

Advocates protest ADB’s fossil fuel support on World Environment Day

ON World Environment Day, climate justice and clean energy advocates across Asia staged creative protests and solidarity actions, calling out the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for continuing to fund fossil fuels and promoting market-based climate solutions.

Rufus opposes December SK elections

CAGAYAN de Oro 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez voiced opposition on Tuesday to the Senate’s plan to conduct the December barangay-Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.

Rufus files fake news bill

CAGAYAN de Oro 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez has filed Bill No. 11506 aimed at criminalizing the malicious dissemination of fake news, especially content that threatens public order and national security.

Rodriguez urges Marcos to keep Manalo as DFA chief

CAGAYAN de Oro City 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez of Cagayan de Oro City’s 2nd District has urged President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. to retain Secretary Enrique Manalo as head of the Department of Foreign Affairs.