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ZAMBOANGA CITY (September 2) — Following last week's recovery of more over P1 billion worth of shabu, local government officials here voiced concern that the city is becoming a hub and drop-off destination for big volumes of illegal drugs. Along with other government representatives, Mayor Khymer Olaso urged law enforcement to step up their efforts to combat illegal drugs … [Read more...] about Zamboanga becoming a hub for illegal drugs worries LGUs

MANILA (September 2)  — George Garcia, chair of the Commission on Elections, urged lawmakers to increase the poll body's 2026 budget, pointing out that the existing plan does not include funds for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. During the budget briefing held by the House Appropriations Panel on Monday, September 1, Garcia stated that the executive branch … [Read more...] about Comelec’s request for 2026 barangay, SK poll funds omitted from P11.85 billion budget

MANILA (September 2) – Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Monday, September 1, urged the government to prioritize the establishment of evacuation centers instead of implementing failed or anomalous flood control projects during the Senate hearing of the Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations. “I call on the Department of Public Works and Highway … [Read more...] about Bong Go: “Prioritize Evacuation Centers Over Flood Control Anomalies”