August 17, 2026 – Journal Daily News Online

CHIZ PUSHES NATIONWIDE BAN ON GAMBLING ADS

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CHIZ PUSHES NATIONWIDE BAN ON GAMBLING ADS

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SENATOR Francis “Chiz” Escudero is pushing for a nationwide ban on gambling advertisements across all media platforms to curb addiction and protect vulnerable Filipinos....

PRESIDENT MARCOS HOPES TO LEAVE CULTURE OF DEV’T, SUSTAINED NATION-BUILDING IN 2028

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PRESIDENT MARCOS HOPES TO LEAVE CULTURE OF DEV’T, SUSTAINED NATION-BUILDING IN 2028

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PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday said he hopes to leave a legacy of sustained development and nation-building, anchored on stronger public trust...

P7.2-T BUDGET MUST IMPROVE FILIPINOS’ LIVES – KIKO

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P7.2-T BUDGET MUST IMPROVE FILIPINOS’ LIVES – KIKO

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SENATOR Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget must be used to improve the lives of ordinary Filipinos, particularly poor families, farmers,...

LEGARDA’S SULIT LOAD ACT SEEKS LOWER CALL, TEXT RATES, NON-EXPIRING LOAD

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LEGARDA’S SULIT LOAD ACT SEEKS LOWER CALL, TEXT RATES, NON-EXPIRING LOAD

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A BILL seeking to finally bring down the default cost of prepaid calls and text messages to more reasonable levels reflective of modern telecommunications...

HOUSE OKAYS STRONGER CROP INSURANCE BILL TO PROTECT FARMERS, FISHERFOLK

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THE House of Representatives has approved a measure strengthening and expanding the country’s agricultural insurance system to give Filipino farmers and fisherfolk greater protection...