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The Philippine Juvenile Justice Law may need to be revisited in light of recent violent incidents involving minors, including the fatal shooting at a school in Tacloban City, Senator Ping Lacson said. Lacson said the law’s provisions on criminal liability deserve renewed public discussion where age should not automatically exempt offenders from accountability, as he […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo expressed deep concern over the shooting incident that occurred inside San Jose National High School in Tacloban City on June 22 which claimed the lives of three students and left several others injured. According to Tulfo, the incident points to lapses not only on the part of the school and parents, who […]
Senator Camille Villar expressed deep sorrow and concern following the tragic shooting incident at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City that claimed the lives of three students and injured several others, calling for urgent and coordinated action to better protect Filipino children inside schools. “As a mother and as a senator, I am […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan reaffirmed his commitment to achieving food security, lowering food prices, and increasing farmers’ and fisherfolk’s incomes by underscoring the role of technology and innovation in advancing the agriculture and fisheries sectors during a recent visit to Naga City. Despite the recent leadership deadlock in the Senate that ended with the election of […]
Senator Ping Lacson expressed gratitude over the return of 24 Filipinos who were detained in Russia for nine months after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. personally raised their case with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Lacson said the freedom granted to the 24 Filipinos – who returned in two batches on late Saturday and early Sunday – […]
Senator Mark Villar has called on the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to strengthen its policies, improve accountability mechanisms, and enhance the delivery of benefits to ensure that no Filipino is denied access to healthcare assistance when they need it most. Villar issued the call following a viral case involving a widow who alleged that […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said his departure from the Senate’s top post would not stop efforts to uncover the truth behind alleged irregularities in the country’s flood control program, framing the recent leadership battle as a larger struggle over corruption, constitutional independence, and public accountability. In a June 17 statement on social media titled “A […]
Following the opening of School Year 2026-2027, expanded feeding programs in public schools and child development centers (CDCs) will start rolling out this year as part of efforts to address malnutrition among Filipino learners, Senator Win Gatchalian said. The School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP), which received P25.7 billion under the 2026 national budget, will now cover […]
Senator Bong Go is pushing for stronger consumer protection in internet and telecommunications services through two proposed measures seeking to address unused mobile and internet data, as well as service outages and disruptions affecting subscribers. Go’s initiatives include Senate Bill No. 2241, or the Roll-Over Internet Data Bill, and Senate Bill No. 2245, or the […]
Senator Camille Villar personally visited earthquake-stricken communities in General Santos City, bringing relief assistance and expressing solidarity with families affected by the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that recently struck Mindanao. “Sa panahon ng sakuna, higit kailanman kailangan nating maramdaman na may nagkakaisa at handang tumulong. Hindi lamang ito tungkol sa relief goods. Ito ay pagpapakita ng […]