The solar street lights project facilitated by Iloilo City Lone District Rep. Julienne “Jamjam” Baronda in two barangays in Mandurriao costs a staggering ₱1.3 million per post.
Category: Politics
Musicians, comedians, artists join Bam Aquino’s call for vigilance in bicam deliberations on P1.38T education budget
Support for Sen. Bam Aquino’s call for vigilance during the bicameral conference committee deliberations on the P1.38-trillion education fund in the 2026 national budget has snowballed, drawing backing from various musicians, comedians, and artists.
Stella Quimbo’s ex-chief of staff tagged in issue at DICT
The former chief of staff of former Marikina 2nd District Rep. Stella Quimbo has been accused of bid rigging at the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
Rep. Toby Tiangco files bill strengthening the Independent Commission Infrastructure (ICI)
To intensify the fight against corruption in public works, Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco is pushing a bill that strengthens the investigative powers of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI).
Pokwang backs Senator Bam Aquino’s position on making SALNs available to the public
“Tama po Sen. Bam Aquino, dapat talaga isapubliko ang SALN ng mga opisyal ng gobyerno, pero unahin muna sa isapubliko ang pagdinig sa ICI para makuha ang tiwala ng tao na bugbog na.” Award-winning actress, comedienne, performer and host Pokwang expressed her full support for Senator Bam Aquino’s statement welcoming the public disclosure of the Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) of government officials.
DOH cuts Herbosa comment on Facebook Live
While inspecting a Super Health Center (SHC) in Marikina City, Herbosa was heard in a live TV interview seemingly trying to dodge blame when he said, “At least tayo ang nag-expose. It's better na tayo nag-expose kaysa tayo ma-expose. Bahala na sila magpaliwanag.” However, the DOH cut Sec. Herbosa’s comment short in its Facebook Live broadcast.
‘Heneral Luna’ star John Arcilla supports Bam Aquino’s blockchain bill
Award-winning actor John Arcilla, best known for his role in the critically acclaimed film "Heneral Luna", expressed his support for the proposed National Budget Blockchain System authored by Senator Bam Aquino, saying that the measure would greatly benefit the Filipino people.
VP Sara Duterte reportedly received campaign donation from Davao’s top flood project contractor
Based on Duterte's Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE), Escandor Development Corporation—owned by the Dutertes' longtime friend Glenn Escandor—donated P19.923 million for her ads during the 2022 elections, Rappler reports.
Tiangco pushes for the 2025 National Budget transparency
Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco is urging greater transparency in the budget process in the House of Representatives, echoing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 's call for budget reforms during his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA).
Bam Aquino sets education crisis as national agenda; senators commit to support reforms
Senator Bam Aquino on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, emphasized the need for a “whole-of-nation” approach to address the country’s education crisis, as he outlined a comprehensive seven-point agenda aimed at uplifting the quality of Philippine education.
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