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The Senate is considering cutting some P2 billion from its proposed 2027 budget in the National Expenditure Program (NEP) to set an example of fiscal discipline for the House of Representatives, particularly in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling striking down certain provisions of the 2024 and 2025 budgets as unconstitutional, Senator Ping Lacson […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday pushed for a generational development plan for Indigenous Peoples, with five-year targets that can serve as benchmarks for measuring progress in health, infrastructure, education, and other basic services. “We need a generational plan with five-year targets,” Cayetano urged the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) during a […]
Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos has expressed his optimism for the youth of his province after the Abra State Institute of Science and Technology officially became the University of Abra. “Pagkatapos ng ilang taong pagsisikap, napagtagumpayan na natin ang pagkakaroon ng unang state university sa mahal nating lalawigan. I believe this will pave the […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano pushed for concrete measures to protect the rights of Muslim Filipinos, urging the government to issue the delayed rules on Islamic burial law, explore culturally sensitive autopsy procedures, and revisit the vetoed measure guaranteeing access to public cemeteries. During the hearing of the Senate Committee on Cultural Communities and […]
Senator Bong Go called for heightened government vigilance and stronger protection for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) amid global security threats in France, Saudi Arabia, and Israel, stressing the need for immediate assistance to those affected by violence and unrest. Go urged the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Overseas Workers Welfare […]
Senator Bong Go extended assistance to families recovering from a fire in Barangay Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, as he renewed his call for stronger disaster preparedness, modernized fire response and adequate temporary shelter for Filipinos displaced by calamities. Go’s Malasakit team conducted the relief activity for residents affected by the September 1 fire, providing […]
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Vice Chairman Senator Erwin Tulfo issued a precaution to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) in France, Saudi Arabia, and Israel, amid chaotic incidents due to different issues. Tulfo said that Filipino workers should be wary of the violent clashes between protesters and authorities in France, particularly in Paris. “To our fellowmen in […]
Senate President Win Gatchalian is seeking to boost economic resilience by providing an avenue for thousands of job seekers to connect with potential employers. With unemployment rate settling at 5.3% in August, Gatchalian emphasized the urgent need for gainful employment and shield Filipino families from the financial burden of rising inflation and economic uncertainty. “Importante […]
A bill seeking to institutionalize the Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Program in a bid to strengthen the country’s bamboo industry and create livelihood opportunities has been approved on third and final reading before the Senate. With 16 affirmative votes, no negative vote, and no abstention, Senate Bill No. 2495, or the proposed “Kawayan Act,” was […]
Senate Committee on Energy Chairperson Senator Erwin Tulfo has warned power companies against taking advantage of extreme weather conditions such as the “Super El Niño,” by imposing unjustified rate hikes or delivering substandard service. This comes after the Department of Energy (DOE) and various electric distribution cautioned the public about expected electricity price spikes and […]