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“If we are to ensure that the government’s reforestation program succeeds, we should empower our communities so they can be stewards who will help take care of the forest and environment.” This was what Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles suggested, as he noted that the government does not have enough manpower to tend the areas reforested under the administration’s flagship greening program, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Forests for Life: Five Million Trees by 2028. The programs aims to restore critical forest ecosystems in Ilocos Norte, Bataan, Rizal, Leyte, Bukidnon, and Lanao del Norte. “We have to think about the program’s continuity. What happens after the government and private sector partners have planted the seedlings? We still have to ensure that...

DAVAO CITY – First Congressional District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte surprised his supporters on Friday night, April 11, at the Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod (HTL) campaign rally at the Royal Valley, Bangkal in Barangay Talomo Proper, reaffirming his commitment to re-election bid. The lawmaker addressed the crowd at the Royal Valley Gym with a mix of gratitude, humor, and strong political statements, reinforcing his commitment to the HTL party, his constituents in the first district, and the people of Davao. Rep. Duterte dismissed criticisms of his absence from earlier campaign activities, stressing that if his father, former President Rodrigo R. Duterte, had not been forcibly brought to The Hague in the Netherlands, he would have been present in this country and the city...

The chairman of the House labor and employment committee appealed to Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to “take the reins” on the issue of the proposed legislated wage hike for minimum wage earners by certifying it as urgent. “I believe we are now at the point where we need executive action. We are past the need for reviews from the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board, rather, what the people need is for Pres. Marcos to certify as urgent the proposed wage hike. Umaapela po tayo sa Pangulo dahil kailangang kailangan na ng mga kababayan natin ang umento sa sahod,” Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles said. Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro recently announced that the president has instructed the regional wage boards to review the...

DAVAO CITY – First Congressional District Representative Paolo Duterte reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the growth and progress of Davao City on Wednesday, March 2, dismissing allegations that he had neglected his duties and distanced himself from the city. In a recorded audio message during the Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod Party Campaign Rally in Barangay 5-A on Wednesday evening, Rep. Duterte emphasized the importance of unity, trust, and support from the community to achieve a prosperous and thriving Davao City. Rep. Duterte said he aims to establish the city as a hub of opportunities for its residents and fellow Filipinos seeking a better city future through various programs and projects, as he envisions Davao as a place that fosters economic growth, social development, and...