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Newly appointed National Security Adviser Eduardo Oban Jr. is fit for the post, as was his predecessor Eduardo Año, Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson said. Lacson cited their service records as four-star generals – including serving as Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff – as among their qualifications for the job. “Both […]
Senate Committee on Public Services Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo expressed concern over the 1,555 road crash incidents recorded by the Department of Health (DOH) Online National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (ONEISS) from March 29 to April 5 alone, during the Holy Week. According to DOH, drunk driving cases increased by 255.8% compared to figures recorded […]
The suspension of excise tax on petroleum products is not sufficient to ease the burden of Filipinos because of the rising cost of basic commodities due to soaring fuel price increases. Senator Erwin Tulfo, during the Senate Proactive Response and Oversight for Timely and Effective Crisis Strategy (PROTECT) ad hoc committee hearing, suggested that reduction […]
Senator Erwin Tulfo, the first-ever senator to personally visit various remote island towns in Palawan, has vowed to secure sufficient budget allocations for hospitals and critical infrastructure in the province. This pledge follows an exhaustive, on-ground consultation tour across 12 remote municipalities, including Aborlan, Narra, Quezon, Kalayaan, Busuanga, Coron, Linapacan, Agutaya, Magsaysay, Cuyo, Roxas, Araceli, […]
Senator Mark Villar filed Senate Resolution No. 366 urging government financial institutions to implement loan moratoriums, grace periods, and penalty condonation to help Filipinos cope with rising fuel prices and living costs amid the ongoing energy crisis. The proposal covers service agencies and financial institutions such as the Social Security System (SSS), Pag-IBIG Fund, National […]
Following the government’s declaration of a national energy emergency due to the conflict in the Middle East, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced that it has allocated ₱1.2 billion to intensify its programs such as the TUPAD as livelihood assistance for vulnerable workers, including those in the transport sector who have lost income. […]
As fuel and food prices continue to strain Filipino households, Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano said the country must draw from a different kind of resource, one he calls “spiritual fuel,” to withstand growing economic pressure. In a recent vlog, Cayetano likened the role of faith to fuel, a resource he said people now […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo expressed concern over the reported ceiling collapse at the Arrival Extension Area of NAIA Terminal 1, which left seven individuals injured. As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Public Services, Tulfo immediately coordinated with Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Giovanni Lopez to check on the condition of the victims and ensure they […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson lauded Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro for ensuring through quiet diplomacy the safe passage of Philippine-flagged vessels, energy shipments and Filipino seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz. Lacson underscored the deal’s importance as he noted that the route is used by vessels that deliver 80 to […]
Following Indonesia’s enforcement of a social media ban for minors under 16, Senator Win Gatchalian reiterated his push for a similar prohibition in the Philippines. Indonesia is the first country in Southeast Asia to enforce a social media ban for minors. “Indonesia is the first country in Southeast Asia to enforce a social media ban […]