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Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles lauded the DILG for reminding all barangay officials that they cannot deny the use of barangay facilities for government programs and activities, and other public purposes. “Natutuwa po tayo sa mabilis na pagtugon ng Department of Interior and Local Government sa pagpapaalala sa mga kapitan ng ating mga barangay […]
Senator Grace Poe supported initiatives to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in court-related works, but stressed the need for stringent safeguards and vetting. “We will not rely too much on AI, but we can make use of the technology as an option to help check the human side of decisions, such as data, transcript and […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano voiced strong support for the modernization of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), aiming to strengthen the country’s disaster preparedness. “Parati natin sinasabi ‘sana we have more facts,’ ‘sana may warning.’ The good news is that we can be more ready,” Cayetano said as he sponsored Senate Bill No. […]
Former Senate President Migz Zubiri urged the government to prioritize upgrading the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) for more accurate and timely weather forecasts to enhance disaster preparedness and management. Speaking at a Senate Finance Subcommittee K hearing on the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) 2025 budget, sub-panel chair Zubiri emphasized […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano pointed out that sports have the power to transform a nation not only by fostering unity among supporters but also by driving growth in tourism. “Hindi natin dapat bale-walain na ang sports, lalo na kapag hosting, nakakapag-unite sa atin. We need events like this because win-win [situation] ito,” Cayetano, who serves […]
Senator Bong Go dispatched his Malasakit Team to extend additional support to struggling residents in Ormoc City, Leyte in coordination with Councilor Lalaine Marcos. Highlighting the significance of improving the quality of life for the poor, Go reiterated his dedication to boosting the health and welfare of Filipinos starting from the community level, to help […]
Senator Mark Villar led the inspection of Special Class BPOs located in Aseana. Villar was accompanied by Senator Win Gatchalian and PAGCOR Chairman Al Tengco. As the chairman of the Senate Games and Amusement Committee, the legislator looked into the operations of two SCBPOs in the gaming industry. “Ginagawa po natin ang inspection na ito […]
Senator Bong Go, the main proponent of the Malasakit Centers program, proudly highlighted that nearly 12 million Filipinos have benefited from the program since its inception. Official data from the Department of Health (DOH) reveals that a total of 11,828,630 patients have been served through Malasakit Centers from 2019 to May 2024. Malasakit Centers bring […]
Members of the “Balik-Islam” community will soon get much-needed representation from the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF), once a bill filed by Senator Robin Padilla is passed into law. Padilla filed Senate Bill 2819, which ensures broader representation for the NCMF by including one commissioner from the Balik-Islam community. “To strengthen the NCMF’s inclusivity […]
To address the current African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak that has severely hit the local hog industry, Senator Cynthia Villar demanded an immediate vaccine approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Villar, chairperson of the Senate committee on agriculture and food, recently conducted a public hearing on ASF based on Senate Resolution No. 565 filed […]