Joey Salceda

Joey Salceda is an Albay 2nd district representative who has championed various legislative initiatives, including the PHIVOLCS Modernization Act and Meralco鈥檚 franchise extension. He leads in polls for the upcoming governor race in Albay and focuses on improving disaster preparedness and public transport systems.

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Last updated at April 26, 2025.

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DA to pilot P20/kilo rice in Visayas for indigents

Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced a pilot program selling rice at P20 per kilo in the Visayas, targeting indigents including senior citizens and 4Ps beneficiaries.
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Lakas leads mayoral races in Legazpi and 8 Albay towns

A recent Social Weather Stations survey shows Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats candidates leading in the mayoral races for Legazpi City and at least eight towns in Albay.
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Salceda leads Rosal for Albay governor by 12 points

A recent Social Weather Stations poll shows Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda leading Noel Rosal in the race for governor of Albay by 12 points, with Salceda securing 44% support compared to Rosal's 32%.
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Romualdez credits Marcos admin for lower March inflation

House Speaker Martin Romualdez has called the slower March inflation rate鈥攁 six-month low of 1.8%鈥攁 'welcome development,' attributing it to government intervention measures like reducing tariffs on rice imports and setting maximum retail prices for food items.
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Speaker Romualdez praises Marcos's economic team for low inflation

House Speaker Martin Romualdez praised President Marcos's economic team for the continued decline in inflation rates, dropping to 2.1 percent in February.
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Rep Salceda urges Senate to pass PHP1K monthly pension for seniors

Albay Rep. Joey Salceda urged the Senate on Monday to approve a bill granting PHP1,000 monthly pensions to all Filipino senior citizens during a meeting with Senator Imee Marcos.
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House panel convenes on ABS-CBN franchise, five bills filed

The House legislative franchises committee is set to convene on Wednesday, February 5, despite the ongoing congressional break, to discuss ABS-CBN's status and consider five bills seeking a new franchise.
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Legislators push NTC for provisional authority for Starlink

Legislators are urging the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to grant provisional authority to Starlink Internet Services Philippines Inc., while awaiting congressional approval for its franchise.
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Rep Salceda pushes PHP204.3B NGCP refund, calls for ownership probe

Albay Rep. Joey Salceda is pushing for legislative reforms to refund PHP204.3 billion in alleged excess revenues by the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) to consumers, based on an ERC preliminary rate review.
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Rep Salceda files bill for ABS-CBN franchise renewal

Albay Representative Joey Salceda filed a bill in the House of Representatives seeking to grant ABS-CBN Corporation a new 25-year franchise, nearly five years after its previous license expired.
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