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Clarita Carlos Suggests Converting P33 Billion Senate Building Into Public Hospital

Iminungkahi ni Clarita Carlos na pag aralan ang posibilidad na gawing pampublikong tertiary hospital ang planong P33 bilyong gusali ng Senado. Ayon sa kanya, maaaring mas mapakinabangan ito ng taumbayan kung ilalaan sa serbisyong pangkalusugan.

“Someone suggested that the P33B future home of the Senate be converted to a public tertiary hospital, a la PGH! Why not?” aniya. Lumutang ang mungkahi sa gitna ng kakulangan sa hospital beds, pasilidad, at espesyalistang doktor, habang patuloy na dinadagsa ang PGH ng mga pasyente mula sa iba’t ibang lugar.

Why Attendance Matters: A Look at the 20th Congress 🏛️🇵🇭
When we cast our votes, we’re hiring representatives to show up and work on our behalf. This latest report from the Senate Legislative Journal Service (covering July 2025 to March 2026) gives us a clear picture of who is consistently at the table.

Why should we look at this closely?

Accountability: Senators are responsible for debating laws, overhauling policies, and conducting inquiries. Every absence is a missed opportunity to represent your voice in crucial decision-making.

Taxpayer Value: Legislative work is a full-time commitment funded by the public. High absenteeism raises questions about whether the mandate given by the voters is being fully honored.

Legislative Momentum: For bills to pass and committees to function effectively, physical presence is vital. Consistent attendance often correlates with more active participation in the democratic process.

Context Matters: While some absences have clear reasons—like Camille Villar’s maternity leave—others, like Bato Dela Rosa’s 31 missed days, highlight a significant gap in presence that voters deserve to understand.

The Standouts:
A big salute to the 11 Senators with Complete Attendance. Showing up for all 58 session days demonstrates a high level of dedication to the daily grind of governance.

How does your representative’s record look? Let’s keep the conversation focused on performance and transparency. 👇



📸 Infographic Credit: Newswatch Plus
📊 Data Source: Senate Legislative Journal Service Records (July 28, 2025 – March 18, 2026)

Linagpang nga isda nga Taiwan : Ang paborito nga pagkaon! 🥣🐟
Nothing beats the smoky flavor of grilled fish shredded into a savory soup with grilled tomatoes and onions. Namit gid!

BINUKBOK NGA BALINGHOY WITH ALUMPIRAN

These grounded cassava leaves are cooked with coconut milk and one of the staple food dishes by Panay Bukidnon tribe in Panay Island.

This dish was made in Passi City, Iloilo by 3rd Generation Binukbok maker Nonito Padernal Pamplona. Try this classic dish to satisfy your childhood cravings.

📷 Bombette Marin

In the City of Love, affection is a permanent heritage, a distinct flavor, and a living language. ❤️

This Valentine’s Day, swipe to discover 5 reasons your heart always finds a home in Iloilo.

Where is this in Iloilo?

Who is Evelio Javier? By Angelie Icamina -

Evelio Javier Day is a special non-working holiday in the four provinces of Panay Island namely, Antique, Capiz, Aklan and Iloilo since 1987. It is to commemorate the death anniversary of the Late Governor Evelio B. Javier who was assassinated during martial law.

Evelio Javier was born on October 14 1942 in Brgy. Lanag, Hamtique, Antique. He is the son of Evardardo Autajay Javier and Feliza Bellaflor.

He is a 1st honor graduate in high school. He entered Ateneo de Manila University for his college education. He took up Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Government and earned his bachelor of laws at Ateneo Law School in 1968. On the same year, he passed his bar examination.

Married to Precious Bello Lotilla, they had two sons; Francis Gideon Evardardo and David. Evelio Javier entered politics and was elected as governor, making him as the youngest governor of Antique at the age of 29.

He took his masters course in public administration at Harvard University. Evelio went back to the Philippines and started his career as lawyer. He served as provincial chair of the Unido laban party during the 1986 snap elections, campaigning for Aquino-laurel.

Despite the threats on his life, he still managed to fight for the truth and what is right. At the middle of vote counting, Evelio had an argument with the leaders of Marcos’ party.

The following day, he was shot to death by unknown men in broad daylight near the provincial capitol. Charges of murder were filed to the suspected men by the Ministry of Justice.

As what the Late Benigno Aquino Jr. described him, “the man who can lead the people of Antique out of the rot of poverty and official corruption.”

“Javier possess the qualifications of leadership which can lead Antiqueños into that new future…”.

From February 11 1986, Evelio Javier’s death is being remembered every year in honor of his great valor to seek for the truth, justice, freedom and democracy.

Via PIA Western Visayas | The Iloilo–Capiz–Aklan Expressway (ICAEx) is targeting a shorter travel time traversing two cities and 20 municipalities along three provinces in Panay Island.

A mega infrastructure project in Western Visayas, ICAEx is moving forward after the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) allocated new funding, with a proposed 210-kilometer, four-lane highway composed of elevated roadways, viaducts, a tunnel, and a long span bridge, with a controlled-access road linking Iloilo, Capiz, and Aklan provinces.

MORE DETAILS: https://pia.gov.ph/news/iloilo-capiz-aklan-expressway-to-cut-travel-time-across-three-provinces/

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