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In the plenary session devoted to the 2021 budget deliberations, the Senate recently took on the budget for the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and its attached agencies. Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri took to the floor to raise concerns regarding the government’s disaster management-adjacent agencies, in the wake of the destructive typhoons Rolly […]
Senator Grace Poe is calling for faster and better emergency response to road accidents to save lives as the Philippines observed the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. “Quick and effective emergency medical response to vehicle crashes can reduce the severity of injuries and save lives,” said Poe, author and sponsor of Republic […]
Christmas is one of the most significant celebrations in the Philippines. And one of its highest points is the Noche Buena, where families come together to share stories of love and hope over their favorite Filipino meal. But this year, Christmas will be different for millions of Filipinos due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, […]
A freshman solon from one of the provinces hit hardest by Typhoon Ulysses appealed to the House for additional assistance for Isabela, and said on Monday that lawmakers also had to look at long-term solutions to prevent the widespread damage caused by typhoons that regularly hit the country. In a privilege speech, Isabela 6th District […]
Senator Lito Lapid has filed a bill which seeks to require the use of plain language in government-issued public advisories, notices, announcements, and similar documents intended for public dissemination and distribution. Senate Bill 1911 mandates that all national government agencies, offices, instrumentalities including government-owned-and-controlled corporations (GOCCs) should adopt the use of plain language in English, […]
With the passage of the Financial Institutions Strategic Transfer Act (FIST) on third reading, Senator Grace Poe is hopeful that banks will be encouraged to lend to businesses and consumers to fuel the Philippine economy and pull it out of a recession. “This is a proactive response to the pandemic that should free up P1.19 […]
As various government agencies continue to provide assistance to Filipinos affected by Super Typhoon Rolly, Senator Bong Go suggested the creation of a task force dedicated to address the concerns brought about by the super typhoon towards immediate recovery and rehabilitation. In an interview after distributing aid to affected residents of the municipalities of Bato […]
Rightsizing should be done to better manage extension services for farmers and fisher folk, and a way to do it is to merge the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). Senator Kiko Pangilinan made the proposal recently as the Senate began its plenary deliberations for the 2021 national budget. “The […]
The Senate is clamping down on child marriages by passing a bill declaring it as a public crime. Senate Bill No. 1373, seeking to prohibit and declare child marriage as illegal, was approved on final reading with 21 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention. Senator Risa Hontiveros, principal author and sponsor of the […]
Following a “common standard” in teacher education and training would be beneficial for the quality of teachers in the country, but this would entail more cooperation from education agencies of the government, and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), according to Senator Joel Villanueva. At the Senate joint committee hearing on the proposed Teacher Education Council […]