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Reinforcing the State’s commitment to preventive healthcare and universal access to essential health services, the Senate approved on third and final reading two major health measures with Senator Camille Villar among the principal authors and co-authors. “Preventive care and early intervention reduce suffering, lower long-term costs, and save lives,” Villar said. “These measures ensure that […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano intensified his call for the government to clarify its education targets, demanding a decisive choice on the full implementation and funding of the K to 12 program. Speaking on the National Education and Workforce Development Plan 2026-2035 (Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8) which includes the recommendations of the Second […]
The Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare, and Rural Development, chaired by Senator Erwin Tulfo, has expressed its commitment to institutionalizing accessible government aid distribution without political interference. Tulfo made the statement during a recent panel hearing on his bill to institutionalize the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Program of the Department of […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has initiated the issuance of Show Cause Orders (SCOs) against Solar Para Sa Bayan Corp. (SPSB) in response to consumer complaints and reports of violations of ERC rules and regulations. These include allegations of unauthorized operations and the imposition of power rates without prior approval from the Commission. The ERC […]
Committee on Public Services Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo discussed the tragic incident involving MV Tricia Kirsten near Pilas Island, Basilan which left 28 people dead. During the Senate Committee on Public Services hearing, Tulfo questioned the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on how the tragedy occurred and pointed out the agency’s apparent lack of prompt action. […]
Senate President Pro Tempore and former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Ping Lacson congratulated PNP Chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on the formal conferment of his four-star rank. Lacson, who headed the PNP from 1999 to 2001, described as “overdue” the promotion of Nartatez, who served as his police aide-de-camp when he had the same […]
Digitalizing agricultural data is key to boosting productivity and keeping food prices stable, Senator Win Gatchalian said. “An agricultural information system (AIS) would provide real-time insights on crop yields, market demand, and other important farm data to help empower farmers to optimize harvests and help prevent price increases caused by inefficiency,” said Gatchalian as he […]
The House Committee on Legislative Franchises is set to conduct a motu proprio inquiry in aid of legislation into issues surrounding the legislative franchise of Solar Para sa Bayan Corporation, following concerns raised over compliance and the protection of the consuming public. Earlier during the Committee on Legislative Franchises proceedings, Cong. Presley C. De Jesus, […]
Senator Erwin Tulfo slammed the Chinese Embassy in Manila after it publicly condemned statements made by several Philippine officials regarding the West Philippine Sea issue. “You have no right to censure our officials for their statements about you taking away our territory—territory that has been proven to be ours,” Tulfo stressed. The legislator’s remarks stemmed […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Monday urged his colleagues in the House of Representatives to confront long-standing political reforms head-on, including the proposed anti-political dynasty law, saying genuine change requires courage, honesty, and sincerity. In his speech at the resumption of House session, Dy said the legislature must be willing to tackle difficult […]