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24/02/2026

Dapat sagutin. Pero syempre itatangi. Dapat mag resign. Pero syempre hindi. Dapat may delikadesa. Pero syempre kakapit sa pwesto. Dapat isara na ang kongreso. Pero syempre ayaw. Dapat public servants. Pero servants of power and money. Do the honorable thing -Resign- then defend yourselves. Do not use the position to protect yourselves and obstruct justice. Do not stay in position and cast doubt on the investigation. Let justice go its own course...honorables!

12/02/2026

Watch video| political Dynasty meaures Chairman Hon. Ziaur Rahman "Zia" Alonto Adiong Representative for the 1st District of Lanao del Sur

By: Roy Tomandao
"DY PUSHES TRANSPARENT, PEOPLE-CENTERED CONSULTATIONS ON ANTI-POLITICAL DYNASTY BILL"

CARMONA CITY, CAVITE — Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Thursday reaffirmed his commitment to open and honest public dialogue as the House of Representatives launched its nationwide consultations on the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Act. The first leg of the consultation was held at Carsigma Gym along Sugar Road, Carmona City.

During the press conference, political Dynasty meaures Chairman Hon. Ziaur Rahman "Zia" Alonto Adiong Representative for the 1st District of Lanao del Sur, emphasized that the consultation process reflects the House’s commitment to shaping major and politically sensitive legislation through transparent and sincere dialogue with the Filipino people.
“Ang mga konsultasyong ito ay bahagi ng paninindigan ng Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan na ang mahahalagang batas ay dapat binabalangkas sa pamamagitan ng bukas at tapat na pag-uusap,” Dy said.

The consultation was presided over by Lanao del Sur Representative Zia Alonto Adiong, Chairperson of the House Committee on Electoral Reforms and Suffrage. " Binibigyan natin ng halaga ng nararamdaman ng tao sa baba..kaya mayron Tayo nito konsultasyon para makagawa Tayo batas para dito"

Discussions centered on several pending anti-political dynasty measures, including House Bill No. 6771, filed by Speaker Dy together with House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” A. Marcos. The proposed measure seeks to implement the 1987 Constitution’s policy on political dynasties by clearly defining prohibited family relationships and setting limits on the holding of elective posts.

Speaker Dy underscored that the proposal responds to a long-standing public clamor for reform.“Sa usapin ng panukalang batas hinggil sa political dynasty, malinaw po na matagal na itong hinihintay ng sambayanang Pilipino,” he said.
Acknowledging the varied and often competing perspectives surrounding the issue, Dy stressed that the consultations aim to gather insights from the public before any final decisions are made.
“Alam po namin na kasama ng isyung ito ang iba't ibang pananaw, karanasan, at saloobin. Kaya’t hindi po kami narito upang magtakda ng pasya; narito kami upang makinig,” Dy added.
He further assured that the House would open the discussions to voices from across the country.
“Bukas ang Kapulungan sa lahat ng tinig—mula Luzon, Visayas, at Mindanao—sa mga sumusuporta, sa mga may pangamba, at sa mga nagnanais ng masusing pag-unawa sa panukalang ito.”
Speaker Dy reiterated the chamber’s seriousness in advancing the measure, emphasizing that meaningful public participation is key to crafting a strong and effective law.
“Ang malinaw po: seryoso ang Kapulungan na isulong at ipasa ang isang makatarungan, makabuluhan, at makataong Anti-Political Dynasty Bill. Gayunman, naninindigan kami na mas magiging matatag ang batas kung ito’y dadaan sa totoo at malawak na konsultasyon sa mga mamamayan,” he said.
He also called on participants to ensure respectful and constructive discussions.
“Sa mga darating na pag-uusap, aming hinihiling na maging bukas, mahinahon, at magalang ang ating talakayan. Makinig tayo sa isa’t isa. Unawain natin ang iba’t ibang pananaw. At sama-sama nating buuin ang batas na tunay na sumasalamin sa tinig at mithiin ng taumbayan.”
Dy assured the public that the House would carefully consider all views gathered during the consultations.
“Ang Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan ay handang makinig, handang maglingkod, at handang kumilos para sa ikabubuti ng ating bayan,” he said.
Additional consultations are scheduled nationwide as the House continues to gather public input before committee deliberations resume on the proposed measure.

02/02/2026

Biñan City Mayor Gel Alonte (center), Vice Mayor Dada Reyes, (left)and Representative Arman Dimaguila( right )present the Biñan Access Plus Card program during a press conference at the Centro ng Kultura ng Biñan. The program was introduced in line with the celebration of the city’s 16th Cityhood Anniversary, 81st Liberation Day, and 279th Foundation Commemoration Day, and is among the priority projects highlighted by the city leadership. This February 2,2026 ( Roy Tomandao )

BIÑAN CITY OPENS GRAND CELEBRATION FOR ARAW NG BIÑAN 2026
BIÑAN CITY, Laguna — The City of Biñan officially launched Araw ng Biñan 2026 on Monday, February 2, marking a vibrant start to the celebration of its 16th Cityhood Anniversary, 81st Liberation Day, and 279th Foundation Anniversary through a series of cultural, historical, and community-centered activities.
The festivities opened with an Opening Ceremony and Grand People’s Parade, led by Mayor Angelo Alonte, alongside Vice Mayor Jonalina Reyes and Representative Atty. Arman Dimaguila, with the participation of members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. The event was further highlighted by the presence and support of provincial officials headed by Laguna Governor Sol Aragones, Vice Governor JM Carait, and Board Members B**g Bejasa and Jigcy Pecaña.
A strong sense of unity was evident as hundreds of Biñanenses from various sectors joined the celebration, including World War II veterans, city government employees, private organizations, civic groups, and students from different schools and universities in the city.
The city government prepared a lineup of activities running until February 4, featuring Cultural Night, an Awards Night recognizing outstanding individuals who have brought pride to Biñan, a Ceremonial March from Carmona to Biñan in remembrance of the city’s historic struggle for freedom, as well as an Arts Month Exhibition, Drum and Bell Competition, and a Folk Dance Festival. Also included are the inauguration and turnover of new housing units, a Public Service Caravan, the Biñan Memory Project: Elders’ Oral History Forum, and the much-anticipated Araw ng Biñan Concert.
Araw ng Biñan continues to gain national recognition after being named one of the Best Tourism Events in the Philippines under the Historical Commemoration category by the ATOP–Department of Tourism Pearl Awards, reaffirming Biñan’s commitment to preserving its rich history while celebrating progress and community pride.

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