France Castro

France Castro is a Filipino politician and former ACT Teachers party-list representative who has been vocal in criticizing government actions related to Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment delay and the Duterte family's consolidation of power. She also advocates for accountability in public service, such as investigating water issues with PrimeWater, and emphasizes the importance of addressing high illiteracy rates among Filipino high school graduates.

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Last updated at July 29, 2025.

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DOJ panel files motion to reconsider De Lima's acquittal

The Department of Justice's panel of prosecutors filed a motion for reconsideration before the Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court Branch 204 to reverse the acquittal of Rep. Leila De Lima in her illegal drugs case.
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House panel studying VP Duterte's response, will file reply within five days

A member of the House prosecution panel stated on Tuesday that they are studying Vice President Sara Duterte's response to the articles of impeachment and will file a reply within five days.
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Makabayan bloc seeks probe into PrimeWater joint venture with SJDMC

Lawmakers from the Makabayan bloc at the House of Representatives filed a resolution on Tuesday, May 6, directing an urgent investigation into the joint venture agreement between PrimeWater and San Jose Del Monte City Water District.
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Speaker Romualdez condoles car attack victims in Vancouver

House Speaker Martin Romualdez expressed condolences to Filipinos affected by a car attack during the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver on Saturday.
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CSC limits govt workers' partisan political activities during campaign

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has issued a memorandum prohibiting government officials and employees from engaging in partisan political activities during the campaign period for the May 12, 2025 polls.
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House committee cites Rogando Sasot, Badoy, Celiz in contempt

A House mega committee investigating online disinformation cited social media personalities Sass Rogando Sasot, Lorraine Badoy, and Jeffrey Celiz in contempt on Tuesday, April 8 for their repeated refusal to attend hearings despite being subpoenaed.
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Rep France Castro urges Harry Roque to return for congressional hearings

ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro called on former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque to return to the Philippines and face the quad-committee in the House of Representatives.
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Comelec doubles election service credits for gov't employees

On Thursday, March 6, ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro welcomed the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) decision to double the service credits for government employees who serve during elections from five to ten.
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Lawmakers critique Escudero over VP Duterte impeachment session refusal

Makabayan lawmakers criticized Senate President Francis Escudero's refusal to recognize Vice President Sara Duterte's pending impeachment trial as 'special' enough for a special session on Monday.
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ACT Teachers seeks probe into Cabagan bridge collapse

The ACT Teachers party list is calling for a probe into the collapse of the newly retrofitted Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela, raising concerns about possible corruption and substandard materials.
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