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LAPID WANTS PERMANENT FIX FOR PAMPANGA FLOODING

Senator Lito Lapid will seek the help of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to find a permanent solution to the problem of severe flooding in Pampanga province. “Hindi lang dito sa Pampanga halos buong Pilipinas, halos nationwide itong kalamidad natin. Sana huwag silang mag-alala, nandyan ang mga local official natin, nandyan ang ating mahal na Pangulo, […]

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ALAN CAYETANO SENDS RELIEF TO FLOOD-HIT NCR, RIZAL

The bayanihan spirit was in full force as the Office of Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, in partnership with military rescue units and local leaders, distributed 970 hot meals and 270 grocery packs to flood-affected residents and rescue volunteers in Manila, Marikina, and Rizal Province. Under Cayetano’s Emergency Response Program, his team provided immediate aid to […]

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LACSON FILES BILL FOR NAT’L LAND USE POLICY

Senator Ping Lacson has filed a bill instituting a national land use policy that will enhance sustainable development, environmental integrity, disaster risk reduction, food and water security, and equitable access to land. In Senate Bill 400 titled “National Land Use Act of the Philippines,” Lacson also sought the establishment of a National Land Use Commission […]

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PANGILINAN FILES 2 DISASTER RESILLIENCE BILLS

Amid growing climate variability and the increased risk of extreme weather events, Senator Kiko Pangilinan is pushing for the passage of two legislative measures that will strengthen the country’s resilience against natural disasters and safeguard critical infrastructure. The proposed Dam Safety Act and Disaster and Emergency Act of 2025 will address growing concerns over the […]

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LEGARDA: ENFORCE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AMID FLOODING

Senator Loren Legarda called for the strict and immediate implementation of environmental laws, particularly the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (RA No. 9003), to address the worsening effects of flooding in Metro Manila and across the country. “We are drowning in our own waste and garbage,” Legarda said. The principal author of RA 9003 stressed […]

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TULFO CALLS FOR PROBE ON PALAWAN FLOODING

Senator Erwin Tulfo is calling for an investigation into the massive and recurring flooding in Palawan, particularly in Puerto Princesa City, following the latest deluge that displaced thousands of families. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recently rescued nearly 100 families in a single town in Puerto Princesa after their homes were submerged by floods caused […]

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ATAYDE BATS FOR NCR-WIDE APPROACH VS FLOODING

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 […]

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LACSON WANTS LGUS TO GET 1% SHARE OF VAT COLLECTED

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 […]

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LACSON: WELFARE BILL EXCLUDES ABUSIVE PARENTS

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 […]

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CAYETANO TO LGUS: REGULARIZE BRGY HEALTH WORKERS

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 […]