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Following its commitment to reinforce taking care of and conserving the environment, Las Piñas held its Waterlily Festival again. It is now in its 17th year. Through the festival, its founder, Senator Cynthia Villar, wants to continue instilling awareness about the importance of environmental sustainability for future generations. “Through this Waterlily Festival, we are able […]
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has introduced a hybrid work arrangement for its Central and Regional Offices across the country, consisting of four days onsite and one day remote each week, effective 1 August 2024. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles announced that, in accordance with CSC Resolution No. 2400579 which outlines the Internal Guidelines on the […]
Senator Loren Legarda praised anew Filipino gymnast Carlos Edriel Yulo’s outstanding athletic accomplishments following his two gold medal victories at the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics competition of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. In a Senate Resolution introduced by Legarda, the veteran legislator underscored the important milestone for the Philippines as Yulo’s triumph elevated […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano appealed to the government to focus on growing the economy to boost public funds instead of relying on gambling as a revenue source. Cayetano made this statement in response to recent proposals in the House of Representatives to revive and legalize e-sabong as an alternative revenue stream following the ban on […]
Senator Migz Zubiri has asked the national government to come up with a tourism masterplan and specific amendments to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) to address the power woes in the country’s “crown jewels” of tourism. Zubiri made the statement during his interpellation on Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel’s counter-SONA delivered recently at […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo is pushing for the removal of travel tax being imposed on Filipinos flying economy class to any part of the world. Tulfo, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Public Services, stressed that imposing additional costs to economy class passengers who are traveling on budget using funds they saved for a long time […]
Aiming for a more efficient and inclusive Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP), Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, along with other senators, seeks to temporarily suspend its implementation through a Senate resolution. Filed on July 30, 2024, Senate Resolution No. 1096 underscores the valid and urgent concerns raised by affected drivers, groups, unions, and transport cooperatives, aiming […]
Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss paid a courtesy visit to Senator Raffy Tulfo in the Senate recently. During said visit, Fluss praised and thanked Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) for dedication to their work in Israel and concern to their employers, which made Tulfo proud. “I thank the Pinay caregiver Camille Jesalva who risked […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano filed a resolution to postpone the bidding for Manila Electric Company’s (Meralco) 600-megawatt and 400-megawatt power supply requirements until its terms of reference (TOR) are reviewed to ensure fairness in the selection of bidders and arrive at the true lowest cost for the supply of energy. Cayetano introduced Senate Resolution 1090 […]
Senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano are calling for an investigation into the transfer of excess funds from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to the Bureau of Treasury. In Resolution No. 1092 filed recently, the sibling senators sought to confirm whether or not the transfer complies with legal requirements. “There is a need to […]