1Pacman Party-list to work for stronger fisheries, agri industries

1Pacman Party-list first nominee Milka Romero says steadfast focus on fisheries and agriculture remains essential to uplift lives of Filipinos. This, as she sends heartfelt greetings to keepers of faith in this period of hope and renewal. The 1Pacman Party-list wages a nationwide call for the mindsets for growth through empowerment of the youth and sport excellence. Dubbed “Champion sa Sports, Champion sa Buhay”, the 1Pacman campaign stresses the total approach to ensure that citizens, especially the youth, receive proper nourishment, healthcare, education, and access to jobs. “With a healthy citizenry, we can move onward to nurture talents in sports and target sports excellence,” said Romero. (see:...
Posted On 23 Apr 2025

Rep. Valeriano sees opportunity in US President Trump’s tariffs PH can be a manufacturing hub.

While many see doom in the sweeping tariffs to be imposed by United States President Donald Trump, MANILA 2ND DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE ROLANDO “ROLAN” VALERIANO, sees an opportunity. “Sa unang pagtingin, talagang nakababahala ang sweeping na tariff increases na nais ipasakatuparan ni US President Trump. Nagtaas ang taripa, kumpara sa dati, laban sa mga produkto na ating ine-export sa Amerika. Subalit sa isang banda, napakalaki ng diperensya ng 17% lamang na tariff sa ating bansa, kung ating ikumpara sa 49% sa Cambodia, 46% sa Vietnam, 44% sa Sri Lanka at Myanmar, 37% sa Bangladesh, 36% sa Thailand, 34% sa China, 32% sa Taiwan, 32% sa Indonesia, 27% sa India 24% sa Malaysia, at sa iba pang mga bansa. Maituturing na ang tariff rate sa atin ay napakababa pala. Lalo pa na ang mga bansa na...
Posted On 23 Apr 2025

SDS Dong Gonzales cautions public against spreading threats of political or electoral violence

House Senior Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 3rd District Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. today cautioned his province mates and the public against spreading threats of political or electoral violence. Gonzales made the appeal after reading a social media post about an alleged statement from businessman Rodolfo “Bong” Pineda, patriarch of the Pineda political family in Pampanga, supposedly threatening to inflict physical harm on him. The Senior Deputy Speaker expressed disbelief over the supposed threat. “Hindi ako makapaniwala at hindi ako naniniwala na masasabi at magagawa sa akin ni Mr. Bong Pineda ‘yun. Marahil, may sektor o indibidwal na gustong gumawa ng gulo. Iniintriga kami at gusto kaming pagsabungin. Pero, malayong mangyari ‘yan,” he said. Cong. Dong said he and the Pinedas are...
Posted On 23 Apr 2025