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Aside from imposing a social media ban for minors amidst the rise of violence in the country’s schools, Senate President Win Gatchalian is reiterating his proposal to prohibit the use of smartphones and other electronic devices during class hours in both public and private schools. Gatchalian’s call follows the suspension of on-site classes at a […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo is pushing for the immediate amendment of Republic Act No. 9344, or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, to provide funding for the establishment of a separate detention facility for minors who have committed heinous crimes. During the hearing of the Senate Committee on Women and Children, Tulfo emphasized that it is […]
During the Senate Committee on Public Services hearing, Committee Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo raised alarm over the increasing number of bird strike incidents in the country, warning that these pose a serious threat to the safety of airline passengers. A bird strike occurs when a bird collides with an aircraft, such as an airplane or […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan urged new college graduates to harness their knowledge and skills to serve Filipinos and become active partners in nation-building. In his speech at National University-Baliwag’s commencement exercises, Pangilinan congratulated the students on the significant milestone of earning their degrees but challenged them to contribute meaningfully to society. “Ang tunay na lakas ng […]
Emphasizing the importance of fire prevention and disaster preparedness, Senator Bong Go dispatched his team to assist families affected by a recent fire in Ormoc City, Leyte. In his video call, Go reminded residents to always prioritize safety above material possessions. “Ang gamit po ay nalalabhan, ang pera ay kikitain natin ‘yan, subalit ang buhay […]
Senator Ping Lacson welcomed the breakthrough victory of Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala in the opening round of the prestigious Wimbledon Championships. Lacson wished Eala continued success as he noted her impressive win is a refreshing break from the “unpleasant atmosphere” surrounding the “protest” rally along Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) in Quezon City. “Congratulations […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo welcomed the Department of Education’s (DepEd) announcement of nationwide school safety measures following the shooting incident at a campus in Tacloban City that claimed the lives of three students on June 22. Following the directive of Education Secretary Sonny Angara, the measures include the deployment of hand-held metal detectors and the installation […]
A private education voucher bill based largely on Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano’s proposal and Taguig City’s education voucher model is up for Senate ratification on July 28, 2026. The proposed Basic Education Voucher Program Act seeks to institutionalize a government-funded voucher program that may be used by qualified K to 12 learners to […]
Newly appointed Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Senator Raffy Tulfo, has committed to fast-tracking the passage of the long-pending National Land Use Act (NLUA) in the Senate, aiming to finally turn the measure into law. The National Land Use Act is a proposed legislation that seeks to establish […]
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 […]