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30/08/2024

Tolentino: amendment to the discriminatory provisions of the 'Doble Plaka' Law, advancing...

"The proposal to amend the 'Double Plaka' Law continues to advance!"

This was assured by Senate Majority Leader Francis 'Tol' Tolentino, after he and 1-Rider Party-List Representative Bonifacio Bosita agreed to work together to promote the welfare of millions of motorcycle riders in the remaining sessions of the 19th Congress.
In the Usapang Tol program, Bosita thanked the senator for his leadership in the passage of Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2555 which will amend Republic Act (RA) 11235, or Doble Plaka Law.

With a vote of 22-0, the Senate passed Senate Bill No. in the third and final reading. (SBN) 2555, sponsored by Tolentino, on July 29.
"Thank you very much for passing the proposal to amend the Double Plaka. Because if you read the law, it seems that motorcycle riders are very bad, which is not true," according to Bosita.

In response, Tolentino thanked Bosita, and said he is ready to help to remove the unreasonable policies that discriminate against millions of motorcycle riders.

Meanwhile, Bosita shared that the House counterpart of SBN 2555 has passed the committee level, and it is also scheduled to be tabled in the plenary.

"We will wait for its passage to be immediately reconciled with the Senate version at the bicameral level, when we can help our fellow riders," said Tolentino.

Earlier, the senator criticized the plan of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) Region 7 to arrest motorcycles using improvised licensed plates starting September 1. He said Tolentino did not understand the logic of the agency's directive, as it has not yet resolved the million of its backlogs in issuing official license plates. (Nino Aclan)

30/08/2024

Cayetano, in favor of POGO ban...

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano this Wednesday EXPRESSED his support for the proposal of Senator Risa Hontiveros to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in the country, but suggested a different method for collecting its tax.

"Would it be a remedy to put an absurd amount of tax amending the tax law that Senator Risa said, but let's say putting a 10,000 percent tax on POGOs which will effectively ban it?" Cayetano asked during the Senate's discussion of the CREATE MORE bill on August 28, 2024.

In his proposal, Hontiveros proposed to add another provision under Section 28 that will cancel the existing license of POGOs.
Following this proposal by Hontiveros, Cayetano maintained his position that simply removing the tax is not enough to ban POGOs.
"If we repeal it, we're not banning POGOs, we're actually taking out the tax from the POGOs," he said.

In his interpellation, Cayetano discussed what the repeal of taxes could cause as well as the potential impact of high tax rates on offshore activities.

"There's no argument with the intent and I'd like to thank Senator Risa because I think it's timely," he said.
"Let's find a final solution [to this] and put it into the law," he added. (Nino Aclan)

30/08/2024

P2K cash gift to all who will graduate from PLM and UdM- Mayor Honey

Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna SIGNED a new ordinance that aims to provide a cash gift of P2,000 to each graduate of the City University of Manila (PLM) and Universidad de Manila (UdM).
The new cash incentive is the content of Ordinance Number 9068, which was proposed by Manila City Council by Councilor Pamela Fugoso-Pascual and majority floor leader Councilor Ernesto C. Isip, Jr as principal authors. The PLM and the UdM are established and run by the local government of Manila.

Lacuna said that the "Taas-Noo Manileño Graduation Gift Ordinance 2024" is intended to give cash gifts to UdM and PLM graduates and it will be effective in the school year 2023 - 2024.
According to Fugoso, the incentive is provided "in recognition of the vital role of the youth in society and nation-building."

"Both premier universities have produced graduates that have become significant contributors to nation building, bearing the ideals and aspirations of every Manileno," insisted Isip.
Each recipient must be enrolled and bonafide Manila resident and have good standing in UdM or PLM.

Meanwhile, Lacuna prayed for the successful treatment of Olympian pole vaulter EJ Obiena's back injury and included in the mayor's prayer for the athlete's speedy recovery.

It can be recalled that Obiena was recently granted a P.5 million cash incentive by the Manila city government due to its fourth place finish in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Obiena and true-blue Manileño who lived and grew up in Tondo and is a student at the University of Santo Tomas (UST), ((( B**G SON )))

30/08/2024

Toran River Control Project Enhances Flood Protection in Aparri, Cagayan

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently completed the construction of the Toran River Control Project, which aims to protect lives and properties from frequent flooding caused by high tides of Cagayan River in Aparri, Cagayan.

DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Regional Office II Director Reynaldo C. Alconcel, said that the newly completed flood control project stretches over 250 linear meters with 2-berm concrete revetment and steel sheet piles.

Additionally, a 2-lane portland cement concrete pavement with a 6.70-meter-wide carriageway and 0.30-meter thickness was built as part of the project, ensuring better access and traffic flow in the area.

The project also plays a pivotal role in preserving the old port area, emphasizing the importance of maintaining transportation channels for ferry boats and ships bound for Calayan and Fuga Islands.

Funded under the 2023 General Appropriations Act (GAA), the flood control project in Aparri, Cagayan, was completed in the amount of P86.9 million.

30/08/2024

Concrete Bridge Improves Local Access in Malungon, Sarangani

Residents of an agricultural area in Sarangani Province can now safely cross over Lower Mainit River through a newly completed bridge constructed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Based on a report submitted by DPWH Region 12 Director Basir M. Ibrahim to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, the Lower Mainit Bridge was completed in the amount of ₱86.84 million under the 2023 General Appropriations Act (GAA).

“Since its completion in June, the bridge in Barangay Lower Mainit, Malungon has facilitated cheaper transportation costs, safer passage amidst weather disturbances, and allowed convenient access for locals wishing to avail social and health services in the city,” said Director Ibrahim.

The agricultural community expressed their gratitude to DPWH for the infrastructure development which now contributes to higher income returns for farmers in Malungon, recognized as the biggest mango-producing town in Soccsksargen.

Implemented by DPWH Sarangani District Engineering Office, the project also involved the construction of 260 meters of slope protection and 116 meters of stone masonry to mitigate flooding and soil scouring in the occurrence of typhoons.

The bridge with a total length of 60 meters also has an approach road of 323 meters made of portland concrete cement pavement.

The bridge replaced the previous footbridge and now benefits seven (7) land-locked barangays namely Upper and Lower Mainit, Upper Lumabat, San Juan, San Miguel, and San Roque, by serving as direct access to economic hubs in the town proper.

30/08/2024

Cayetano emphasized the potential of college graduates for positive change...

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday urged the graduates of the Technical University of the Philippines (TUP) Manila to recognize and use their potential to contribute to meaningful change.

In his commencement speech on August 27, 2024, Cayetano recounted how his father, the late senator Rene “Compañero” Cayetano, saw the untapped potential of Taguig City in 1984 during a campaign trip throughout Taguig, Pateros, and Muntinlupa.
He said his father observed a poor area with a panoramic view of Laguna Lake and recognized its future value.

"When he got to the top of the hill, he saw the potential of the place because it was beautiful and you could see the entire Laguna Lake. A year later, someone approached him and said, 'Rene, you might want to buy it.' And they sold it to him at P200 per square meter," said Senator Alan.

He said, this place is where he grew up and lives until now with his wife, Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano.

"The point I'm saying is that to other people, they didn't notice that land but my dad when he saw Laguna Lake, he saw the potential," he explained.
Cayetano also shared how he saw the potential of Taguig when it was more known for the flooding in the 1990s.

"Somehow God put in my mind that Taguig has potential. In 1993, President (Fidel) Ramos looked at Camp Fort Bonifacio and said, 'It has potential'. So when in 2000 someone wanted to build a gambling house, we from Taguig, we rallied. Because we have a vision for Fort Bonifacio, we fought for its potential," he shared.
With these personal stories, Cayetano inspired TUP students to embrace their potential and vision.

"You as graduates of one of the famous universities and employers are vying for, your potential is great. But you have to see it. There is no potential without vision," he said.

He also emphasized the role of educators and parents in creating an environment conducive to their success.

"It is the job of parents and professors to put you in the right environment. We are all made unique. The Lord has a plan for everyone. Each of us was created as an answer to a problem," he said.

In closing, Cayetano expressed his pride in the graduates and his optimism for their future.

"Graduates, we're proud of you. Looking at you, [we know that] the potential of our country is great," he said. (Nino Aclan)

30/08/2024

Sen. Robin, Hearing on Foreign Ownership Restrictions in the Constitution has ended...

Sen. has ENDED. Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla this Tuesday the hearing on the resolution that discusses the restrictions on foreign ownership in public utilities, higher education and advertising in the 1987 Constitution.

According to Padilla, chairman of the Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes, they have been discussed - contained in Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) 6 - by the subcommittee led by former Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara.

He added, it has not been resolved until now whether the Senate and the House will vote together or separately in discussing the amendment to the Constitution.

"I want to convey to our compatriots that this RBH that our friend Sen. Angara's hearing was done, we will close it. We will adjourn this hearing, we have already made it a hearing," he said.

"We don't have to go around again and spend again and ask again. We ask again and again but it will fall, nothing," he added.
Padilla said, he will include the output of the hearing led by former Sen. Angara in his future committee report.

At the end of the hearing on RBH 6, Padilla lamented the "chicken or egg" situation in the Senate and House voting on the amendment to the Constitution.

This is the reason why he filed a petition in the Supreme Court, he said.

"This is like the question of which came first, the egg or the chicken. The legislator will file an amendment but it will come to nothing because there is no answer if the members of Congress will vote together or separately. The strong feelings of your servant to get the answer is what pushed him. so that I can take the matter to the Supreme Court," he said. (Nino Aclan)

30/08/2024

Millions in license plate issuance backlog, fix first...

Senate Majority Leader Francis "Tol" Tolentino ENDORSED the directive of LTO Region 7 to arrest motorcycle riders using temporary or improvised plates from September 1
"Look at the motorcycle riders! It's not their fault if we lack license plates, because it's the government's responsibility."

This is what Majority Leader Senator Francis 'Tol' Tolentino expressed in his strong opposition to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) Region 7's plan to arrest all motorcycle riders using improvised or temporary license plates starting September 1.
In a radio interview in Cebu City, Tolentino questioned the directive, especially since he said the backlog of the LTO in issuing official license plates reached more than 12 million.

The senator will write to Department of Transportation (DoTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista to ask the latter to review the correctness of the LTO Region 7 (Central Visayas) directive.

He will also urge the DoTr not to issue a similar directive, following the passage of Senate Bill No. 2555, which will eliminate the 'double plate requirement' for motorcycles under Republic Act 11235 – or better known as the 'Double Plaka Law.'
Tolentino is the principal sponsor of SBN 2555.

“I am opposed to the LTO ordering the arrest of motorcycles without official license plates, as the LTO is also responsible, therefore it is lacking. I am also calling on LTO Region 7 to wait for the President to sign our proposed amendment to the Double Plaka Law. Don't be too hot on the motorcycle riders, especially those in Cebu," he emphasized.

Earlier, LTO Region 7 Director Glen Galario announced that the agency will arrest and fine those who violate Memorandum Circular No. VDM-2024-2721 regarding the use of improvised or temporary license plates from September 1.

The senator added that the LTO itself admitted in a Senate hearing that it will not be able to resolve the license plate shortage until the year 2025.

The agency also reported that the total backlog in issuing license plates reached 12,548,909 as of February 15, 2024. (Nino Aclan)

30/08/2024

The Guo brothers' trip to the Philippines narrated by Shiela Guo...

Shiela Guo, sister of dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, narrates the details of their escape from the Philippines to another country by using the ocean.

According to Shiela, her siblings Alice and Wesley Guo left the country with her.

Shiela said they got into a car and were driven to a dock where they boarded a small boat and transferred to a large boat and again boarded a small boat until reaching Malaysia.
"We are on a boat in the sea," said Guo.

Shiela admitted that they came from their home on the farm in Tarlac and that the van picked them up here until they got out of the Philippines.

But Shiela admitted that she did not know or know the time of their departure, until arriving at a place in Malaysia she also did not know the places they passed.
Despite Shiela's confession and speech at the hearing of the subcommittee on justice and human rights, the senate has not yet released her.

Because according to Senator Risa Hontiveros she still needs to attend the hearing of the Senate Committee on Women, Childrens, Family Relations ad Gender Equality of which she is the leader and who issued the arrest warrant against her and other members of the Guo family.

In this regard, the senators singled out the government agencies as to why they failed to know that the Guo family had left the country despite their large intelligence and confidential funds.
Because Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III threatened that in the budget deliberaton of the agencies, he will find out how and where they squandered their intelligence funds.
The senators also grilled Atty. Elmer Galicia notarized the counter affidavit filed by Alice Guo at the Department of Justice. (Nino Aclan)

30/08/2024

Mayor Honey/ VM Servo continues in the May 2025 polls:
The leadership will not change in 2025 - Mayor Honey

The reelection of MANILA Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo will continue in the coming May 2025 polls.
This was formally announced by the two highest incumbent officials of the city when they were guests at the monthly "MACHRA Balitaan" of the Manila City Hall Reporters' Association held at the Harbor View Restaurant, Ermita, Manila, where they announced that they will run together and will simultaneously file certificates of candidacy in October, for another term in 2025.

In the said forum, Lacuna emphatically and confidently declared that nothing will change in the leadership of Manila in the coming 2025, which means that they will remain in their position and their achievements to the residents of Manila are enough validation for them to be favored by the majority of a resident in Manila.

Servo praised Lacuna as his partner and tandem next year. Servo said he continues to be inspired by its excellent leadership. According to the vice mayor, Lacuna's dedication and hard work as the mayor of the nation's capital has yielded many benefits for the people of Manila.

Meanwhile, Lacuna said that although the infrastructures are good to look at, there are needs that should be given more attention and priority such as helping the citizens and so that more people can benefit.

At this point, Lacuna compared the housing projects where only a few will benefit compared to the special assistance program (SAP) that provides monthly cash aid to all senior citizens, persons with disability, minors with disability, single parents, university students who the number reaches hundreds of thousands.

According to Lacuna, the cash assistance received by the beneficiaries would have been much larger if the government did not pay P17. 8 billion debt left behind by the previous administration.

However, Lacuna said that his administration is still continuing with their infrastructure projects even in the so-called 'proof of concept,' meaning that the project should be based on the number of people who will benefit. An example is the school buildings that have been built where there are more classrooms than the actual number or amount of student population.

Among Lacuna's projects that will be completed next month is the animal shelter and clinic near Vitas Slaughterhouse. The six-storey school buildings in Tondo, District 5 and District 6.

The schools to be built in Tondo are Isabelo Delos Reyes Elementary School and Emilio Jacinto Elementary School and it is expected to be completed in the first months of 2025. In District 5 is the Aurora Quezon Elementary School where Phase 1 has been completed and is about to begin Phase 2, V. Mapa School in District 6 is groundbreaking and is about to start.

'Because it depends on the student population, so the buildings are six-storey schools. The construction of the Aurora Quezon Health Center will also be completed," the mayor added.

Meanwhile, the lady mayor said that her administration has sought the help of all barangay chiefs in giving them confidence in the distribution of the said monthly cash assistance to senior citizens, persons with disability, minors with disability, single parents and university students.

"We made the delivery of SAP more efficient by tapping barangays instead of PayMaya. We saw that PayMaya was not effective because the seniors using PayMaya were not getting it. In fact, we still have funds that are still in PayMaya so they (barangay chairmen) have been trusted. will give it themselves. For five to seven days, they have the funds to give it directly, more on time and more efficiently," he said.

For his part, Servo said that under his leadership as the Presiding Officer of the Manila City Council and after 77 years, the Council has digitized 9,000 ordinances and because of this, those who want to know are just a click away anyone when it comes to ordinances. (( B**G SON ))

28/08/2024

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) successfully wrapped up its 2024 Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair (NTF), leaving a lasting impression of the nation's dedication to sustainability, innovation, and the promotion of high-quality Filipino products....

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) successfully wrapped up its 2024 Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair (NTF), leaving a lasting impression of the nation's dedication to sustainability, innovation, and the promotion of high-quality Filipino products.

28/08/2024

Spending time with Angelica "Angge" Yulo and Mark "Duds" Yulo, parents of Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo, gave me new insights into the challenges the family currently faces....

Spending time with Angelica "Angge" Yulo and Mark "Duds" Yulo, parents of Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo, gave me new insights into the challenges the family currently faces.

28/08/2024

Todo ka bang dumiskarte? Nandito na ang Bajaj Todo Alaga Promo!...

Todo ka bang dumiskarte? Nandito na ang Bajaj Todo Alaga Promo!

28/08/2024

On August 20, 2024, the Department of Health (DOH), represented by Universal Health Care - Health Services Cluster (UHC-HSC) Area I Undersecretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire, together with DOH Ilocos Center for Health Development Regional Director Paula Paz Sydiongco, launched a PuroKalusugan event in Bayambang, Pangasinan....

On August 20, 2024, the Department of Health (DOH), represented by Universal Health Care - Health Services Cluster (UHC-HSC) Area I Undersecretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire, together with DOH Ilocos Center for Health Development Regional Director Paula Paz Sydiongco, launched a PuroKalusugan even...

28/08/2024

MANILA, Philippines - Inutusan ng Supreme Court ang Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) at Philippines Charity Sweeptakes Office (PCSO) na magbigay ng bahagi ng kanilang kinikita sa Philippine Sports Commission (PSC)....

MANILA, Philippines - Inutusan ng Supreme Court ang Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) at Philippines Charity Sweeptakes Office (PCSO) na magbigay ng bahagi ng kanilang kinikita sa Philippine Sports Commission (PSC).

28/08/2024

MANILA - INAASAHAN na apat na tropa ang maglalaban para sa dalawang semifinals berth sa 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference sa FilOil Eco-Oil Centre sa San Juan....

MANILA - INAASAHAN na apat na tropa ang maglalaban para sa dalawang semifinals berth sa 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference sa FilOil Eco-Oil Centre sa San Juan.

28/08/2024

Cong Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to set up more checkpoints not only along roads but also in seaports to curb the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country....

Cong Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to set up more checkpoints not only along roads but also in seaports to curb the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country.

28/08/2024

NAMAHAGI si Senador Lito Lapid ng family food packs para sa 750 mangingisda sa Limay, Bataan noong Huwebes, August 22, 2024....

NAMAHAGI si Senador Lito Lapid ng family food packs para sa 750 mangingisda sa Limay, Bataan noong Huwebes, August 22, 2024.

28/08/2024

Quezon City Rep. Marvin Rillo said the national government is set to spend an initial P3 billion for the P10,000 cash gift of elderly Filipinos reaching the milestone ages of 80, 85, 90, and 95 years old....

Quezon City Rep. Marvin Rillo said the national government is set to spend an initial P3 billion for the P10,000 cash gift of elderly Filipinos reaching the milestone ages of 80, 85, 90, and 95 years old.

28/08/2024

SENATOR Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to restore friendly ties with the people of Davao City as he noticed the wearing of some police officers at checkpoints which he deemed as an act of intimidation....

SENATOR Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to restore friendly ties with the people of Davao City as he noticed the wearing of some police officers at checkpoints which he deemed as an act of intimidation.

28/08/2024

Pinulong ng Department of Labor and Employment ang mga kinatawan mula sa sektor ng paggawa at namumuhunan ng industriya ng pagbabangko para muling gawing aktibo ang Banking Industry Tripartite Council....

Pinulong ng Department of Labor and Employment ang mga kinatawan mula sa sektor ng paggawa at namumuhunan ng industriya ng pagbabangko para muling gawing aktibo ang Banking Industry Tripartite Council.

28/08/2024

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday urged local chief executives to implement measures to reduce waste in a bid to protect public health....

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday urged local chief executives to implement measures to reduce waste in a bid to protect public health.

28/08/2024

Former solon has welcomed the plan of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to acquire a new hospital ship, and to build a new first responder station for its marine search and rescue operations....

Former solon has welcomed the plan of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to acquire a new hospital ship, and to build a new first responder station for its marine search and rescue operations.

28/08/2024

On August 19, 2024, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) RO2 thru the PSTO Batanes, in partnership with Isabela State University, Batanes State College, and the Local Government Unit of Basco, launched the SMART BASCO LOQALINK project at the Basco Lighthouse....

On August 19, 2024, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) RO2 thru the PSTO Batanes, in partnership with Isabela State University, Batanes State College, and the Local Government Unit of Basco, launched the SMART BASCO LOQALINK project at the Basco Lighthouse.

28/08/2024

SB19’s highly anticipated film, PAGTATAG! THE DOCUMENTARY marks its nationwide theatrical debut today!...

SB19’s highly anticipated film, PAGTATAG! THE DOCUMENTARY marks its nationwide theatrical debut today!

26/08/2024

𝗗𝗦𝗪𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗠𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗩𝗘𝗦
(Official Statement on the Serious Charges vs Mr. Apollo Quiboloy)

August 26, 2024

As the agency tasked with safeguarding the well-being of our nation's most vulnerable, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) cannot stay silent in the face of the serious charges against Mr. Apollo Quiboloy. The allegations of human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and abuse of minors strike at the very core of what we stand for: protecting those who cannot protect themselves.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has often expressed how deeply he is affected by the suffering of the innocent. He speaks for so many of us when he says that nothing is more painful than seeing a child in need, in pain, or left without hope. It is this same pain that drives our work at the DSWD.

It is particularly painful when public figures, who should be champions of justice and defenders of the vulnerable, seem to downplay these horrific acts or align themselves with those accused of such egregious crimes. We must never forget that behind every case are real children, real mothers, and real families who are suffering.

The DSWD stands with these victims. We are committed to ensuring that they receive the justice they deserve and that their voices are heard. We call on all leaders to stand with us in protecting the rights of every Filipino child and to support the judicial processes that are in place to bring perpetrators to justice.

The DSWD calls on all leaders and citizens to support the legal processes that seek to protect the innocent and bring perpetrators to justice. We stand firmly with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in his commitment to creating a better future for every Filipino child, where no one is left behind or left to suffer alone.

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26/08/2024

History Month in the City, 11th general assembly and 2024 National conference on Local History and Heritage to cap off the August celebration

Makati, Philippines – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) would be convening members of the Local Historical Committees Network (LHCN) this year in celebration of History month from August 28 to 30.

The NCHP chair Prof. Regalado Trota Jose Jr would give a message and introduce the keynote speaker Dr. Jose Eleazar Bersales, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) National Committee on Museums head. The sessions are well-prepared and put up such the Public History through house and local museums in Southeast Asia, heritage conservation practices in the Philippines, challenges and opportunities in Philippine Heritage, innovations and prospects in Philippine local history and heritage.

Session one has gathered by the Southeast Asian Studies Regional Exchange Program (SEASREP) represented by its executive Director Dr. Maria Serena Diokno. The next session is collated by the International Council on Monuments and Sites Philippines (ICOMOS) Philippines. Dr. Laya Boquiren-Gonzales would be the moderator of the session. As part of day 1, there would be a guided tour at the Ayala Museum, conference socials and the awarding of Dangal ng Kasaysayang Lokal spearheaded by the NCCA National Committee on Historical Research.

The third session by Day 2, NHCP has put together speakers from Taytay, Rizal; the Heritage Collective; UNESCO; Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo; Ramon Aboitiz Foundation; Valenzuela cultural affairs and tourism development office. The last session is jointly organized by the Ayala Museum and NHCP involving innovations and best practices of local heritage and history.

NHCP deputy director Mr Alvin Alcid would be announcing the 2025 history month theme and host of the next general assembly of LHCN and the 2025 National Conference on Local History and Heritage.