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The Department of Education (DepEd) has assured students affected by natural disasters of access to learning through the expanded operation of DepEd TV. As part of DepEd TV’s revitalization, Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. and Solar Learning will partner with DepEd to come up with broadcast-based instruction. This will ensure that learning will continue even while […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros called on the Department of Health (DOH) to ensure that the new administrative order it is drafting on medical assistance would not only eliminate patronage politics as mandated by a provision in the 2026 budget, but also clearly lay down the process and requirements in receiving financial aid. Hontiveros, who chairs the […]
As the Philippines observes National Zero Waste Month this January, Senator Loren Legarda stood firm in her call for a stronger national resolve to confront the country’s mounting waste crisis, warning that the window to prevent irreversible harm to the environment and public health is rapidly closing. Legarda emphasized that while awareness has grown and […]
Senate Committee on Public Services Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo renewed his call for the passage of a measure seeking to remove the travel tax being imposed on Filipinos flying economy class to any part of the world. Tulfo said his measure, logged as Senate Bill (SB) No. 88, highlights how travel tax continues to bear […]
To ensure that people’s money would not be squandered, government projects need to be randomly inspected on the ground. Senator Erwin Tulfo pushed this initiative as he backed the creation of a Joint Congressional Oversight Committee to monitor the implementation of programs and projects funded under the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA). “I would not […]
Lone Abra district representative JB Bernos expressed his full support to the commitment of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to discipline and enforce ethics among its police officers this year. “Last year we heard various disappointing reports about the misconduct and even criminal activity involving our officers. I hope that this year all police officers […]
Senator Joel Villanueva said he looks forward to the implementation of the Doktor Para Sa Bayan law after the program received P1.095 billion in funding under the 2026 General Appropriations Act. “We’re very grateful to President Bongbong Marcos for supporting our Doktor Para Sa Bayan law by ensuring there is sufficient funding to support the […]
Senator Loren Legarda has expressed her full support for the formation of a Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on Public Expenditures, saying it is a vital reform to ensure that every peso in the national budget is spent with integrity, transparency, and in line with the country’s development priorities. Legarda said the joint oversight body of […]
The 2026 budget allotted P2.9 billion for the rollout of the School-Based Mental Health program and the creation of the Learner Wellness Division, Senator Win Gatchalian said. The allocation is consistent with the implementation of the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act (Republic Act No. 12080), which Gatchalian authored. The program shall manage […]
Senator Erwin Tulfo welcomed the signing of the P6.793-trillion budget for fiscal year 2026 and lauded President Bongbong Marcos Jr.’s veto of P92.5 billion worth of projects under the unprogrammed appropriations. “We welcome President Marcos’ signing of the 2026 General Appropriations Act, which we believe is the most transparent budget law in the recent history,” […]