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In the Philippines — despite being an archipelagic nation of over 7,600 islands, with a land area of about 30 million hectares and a massive oceanic footprint spanning 2.2 million square kilometers — farmers and fisherfolk are considered among the poorest of the poor. The average daily wages of Filipino farmers and agricultural workers, according […]
Senate President Win Gatchalian wants poor job seekers to receive discounts or fee waivers for obtaining the pre-employment documents required to secure gainful employment. Senate Bill 638 or the Kabalikat sa Hanapbuhay Act seeks to provide a more equitable distribution of employment opportunities, with due regard to the specific needs of underprivileged Filipinos. Under the […]
Senator Mark Villar once again recognized exceptional graduating college students from leading higher education institutions through the Mark Villar Leadership Awards, honoring young Filipinos who have distinguished themselves through academic excellence, exemplary leadership, integrity, and meaningful service to their respective schools and communities. This year’s awardees came from Cebu Technological University – Main Campus, Kolehiyo […]
Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo challenged the statement of Department of Health (DOH) Environmental and Occupational Health Division Chief Dr. Gabriel Borlongan that foul-smelling landfills have no direct effect on people’s health. During the committee hearing, Tulfo asked Borlongan whether the DOH has data on diseases that may affect […]
Senator Bong Go filed Senate Bill No. 2324 which seeks to upgrade the Roxas Memorial Provincial Hospital in Barangay Lanot, Roxas City, into a Level III general hospital to be known as the Capiz Medical Center. The proposed measure would place the hospital under the direct supervision and control of the Department of Health, while […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano urged Filipinos to choose “Katotohanan, Konstitusyon, at Paglaban sa Korapsyon” or KKK as he warned that truth and the rule of law are under attack from today’s political pattern of “kuyog, kaso, kulong”. In an online broadcast, Cayetano said the KKK framework should serve as a guide in addressing […]
Senator Mark Villar has filed Senate Resolution No. 507 congratulating and commending Filipina tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Maniego Eala for her historic achievements and invaluable contributions to Philippine sports, recognizing her as an inspiration to millions of Filipinos, especially the youth. The resolution honors Eala’s historic performance at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, where she became […]
Senator Chiz Escudero filed a measure proposing to overhaul the country’s product regulatory system by transferring several functions of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to other government agencies better aligned with the nature and risks of the products they oversee. In filing Senate Bill No. 2310 bill, Escudero said his proposed reform aims to […]
Senator Ping Lacson filed a resolution seeking a Senate inquiry into the continuing increase in electricity rates and the “bill shock” experienced by consumers, amid concerns over unexplained charges, alleged irregularities in meter readings, and system losses ultimately shouldered by law-abiding consumers. Under Senate Resolution No. 511, Lacson urged the appropriate Senate committee to conduct […]
Despite Facebook’s minimum age requirement of at least 13 years old for its users, a high percentage of underage Filipino users continue to access the platform, Senate President Win Gatchalian said. Citing data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Gatchalian pointed out that 87.64% of Filipino internet users aged 12 have a social media account, […]