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Senator Risa Hontiveros is urging both Houses of Congress to immediately act on the proposed minimum wage hike, stressing that the long-overdue increase must not be left hanging as the 19th Congress nears its end. “We are down to the wire. Dalawang sesyon na lang ang nalalabi sa 19th Congress at dapat talakayin na ang […]
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), led by Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr., in coordination with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)-Organized and Transnational Crimes Division, has cracked down on an online-enabled illicit vape operation fronting as a legitimate business, seizing 18,811 vape products and counterfeit tax stamps in Guiguinto, Bulacan. The enforcement operation, conducted on […]
In celebration of World Environment Day, four-term Senator Loren Legarda urges the government and the private sector to go beyond rhetoric and fully implement the country’s environmental laws while integrating ecological sustainability into all development plans. Observed every June 5, World Environment Day serves as the United Nations’ principal platform for encouraging worldwide awareness and […]
The Senate approved on the third reading, Senate Bill No. 2965, or An Act Granting Free Funeral Services To Poor Families, during the resumption of the Senate session. In Senator Mark Villar’s manifestation, he expressed his gratitude towards the approval of the law, stressing the long-standing need to make funeral services accessible to financially struggling […]
Senator Robin Padilla filed a resolution seeking to confer the title of National Artist on the late musician Ferdinand “Freddie” Aguilar due to his significant contributions to Philippine music and culture. In Senate Resolution 1364, Padilla noted this is in line with Sec. 15, Art. XIV of the Constitution, as well as Presidential Proclamation 1001 […]
The Senate is seeking to expand the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) campuses and make them more accessible to high school students nationwide. Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2974, otherwise known as the Expanded Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System Act, was approved on third and final reading recently. Senator Migz Zubiri, sponsor of the bill, […]
Senator Loren Legarda renewed her urgent call to address hunger in the Philippines, anchored on empathy, sustainability, and the strength of local communities. “Imagine families having to sleep through hunger simply because they have no choice. Food is a right, not a privilege,” Legarda stressed. Despite the country’s agricultural abundance, hunger continues to afflict millions. […]
Senator Win Gatchalian underscored the urgent need for the effective rollout of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program to fast-track learning recovery in the country. “Sa pagbabalik-eskwela ngayong taon, mahalagang maipatupad natin nang maayos ang ARAL Program dahil ang tutorial session na bahagi nito ay para sa mga mag-aaral nating nangangailangan ng tulong,” […]
Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to mandate local government units (LGUs) to establish local literacy coordinating councils that will implement effective literacy programs. Gatchalian reiterated the important role of LGUs in combating illiteracy, citing Valenzuela City’s example of conducting house-to-house checks to identify out-of-school individuals who remain […]
Senator Mark Villar continues his support for local products in the recently concluded 18th International Food Exhibit (IFEX) Philippines, one of the country’s premier trade shows. Along with the Department of Trade and Industry, Villar participated in the opening ceremony, marking the start of the three-day exhibit that showcases the rich and diverse heritage of […]