France Castro

France Castro is an active senatorial candidate and deputy minority leader in the House of Representatives, advocating for reforms such as abolishing confidential funds and promoting education budgets. She has been vocal about environmental issues, urging investigations into destructive dredging operations in Cagayan, and has also filed complaints with the Commission on Elections regarding harassment and red-tagging during her campaign.

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Last updated at April 25, 2025.

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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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Lawmakers face varied election prospects post-committee hearings

The House of Representatives' quad committee hearings have garnered significant online attention and public interest in the Philippines.
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Castro criticizes Escudero for delaying VP Duterte's impeachment trial

House Deputy Minority Leader France Castro criticized Senate President Francis Escudero for delaying the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Senators call for de-escalation after Duterte's 'kill' remarks

Several administration-backed senatorial candidates have responded to former President Rodrigo Duterte's controversial 'kill' remarks by calling for de-escalation of political tensions.
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Lawmakers question BIR's monitoring of social media creators for tax compliance

At a House Tri-Committee hearing on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, lawmakers questioned the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) about its monitoring of social media content creators for tax compliance.
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