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Quezon City First District Representative Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde on Sunday called for a comprehensive, NCR-wide flood management strategy following days of heavy rainfall that inundated many parts of Metro Manila.“The flooding we’ve seen in recent days makes one thing very clear: this is not just a QC District 1 problem, this is not just […]
Local government units (LGUs) that collect their taxes efficiently may soon avail of a special fund to finance their local development projects, programs and activities, once a bill filed by Senator Ping Lacson is passed into law. Senate Bill No. 405 mandates the allocation of one percent of total Value-Added Tax (VAT) collections to finance […]
Senator Ping Lacson corrected several misconceptions and insinuations raised by some sectors about Senate Bill 396, the proposed “Parents Welfare Act of 2025.” Lacson said his bill, which aims to ensure parents get support from their children in their time of need, does not include parents who have abused, hurt, or neglected their children. “Under […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano once again called for the formal employment and adequate compensation of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) by their respective local government units (LGUs). This latest effort comes through his proposed measure, aptly titled the Mahal Ko, Barangay Health Worker Ko Law (Senate Bill No. 419), aims to enhance healthcare delivery at the […]
Senator Loren Legarda filed the National Student Allowance Program (NSAP) Act, a bill that seeks to provide a monthly allowance of ₱1,000 to every Filipino student from kindergarten to college. The Senate bill complements the bill filed in the House by her son, Congressman Leandro Legarda Leviste, reinforcing their shared commitment to accessible and inclusive […]
In response to growing concerns over the affordability of food, a resolution seeking to investigate the persistently high prices of food and basic agricultural commodities was filed in the Senate to identify interventions that will strengthen food security and address food inflation. Prices of essential food items–rice, vegetables, meat, fish, and other agricultural products–have significantly […]
Senator Ping Lacson is heartened over the request of new Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno to help automate the bureau’s systems. Lacson, in an interview on One News recently, disclosed that Nepomuceno made the request in a meeting. “I’m glad he asked for help in automating the bureau’s systems.” “I met with BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno. […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano filed a resolution urging the Philippine government to advocate before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the interim release of former President Rodrigo Duterte, proposing that he be placed under a form of house arrest while awaiting trial. Duterte has been in ICC custody for four months, following his arrest by […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano filed a bill seeking to establish dedicated care, co-working spaces, and wellness hubs for senior citizens in every city and municipality in the country. The Center for the Elderly in All Cities and Municipalities Act (Senate Bill No. 107) aims to institutionalize a nationwide network of age-friendly Centers for the Elderly […]
In a bid to ensure that no child is left behind in the country’s nation-building efforts, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano revived a bill seeking to establish a national care system and trust fund for orphans. An advocacy he has consistently raised since 2010, Cayetano filed Senate Bill No. 106 or the Trust Fund for the […]