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Senator Camille Villar has filed the “Barangay Breastfeeding Centers Act,” a measure that seeks to establish dedicated breastfeeding centers in every barangay nationwide to support mothers and ensure proper nutrition for infants. “Breast milk is the ideal food for babies–it provides complete nutrition, strengthens immunity, and even supports mothers’ mental health by reducing risks of […]
Following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to strengthen disaster-preparedness in schools, the Department of Education launched EduKahon, a standardized and ready-to-deploy school recovery kit for students and teachers to use during disasters and calamities. As part of the Learning Continuity strategy, Secretary Sonny Angara launched EduKahon at the Tabaco National High School in […]
In a move to strengthen the resilience of Filipino farmers against worsening climate-related disasters, Senator Kiko Pangilinan is advocating for a significant increase in government support for crop insurance, citing the urgent need to safeguard rural livelihoods amid rising losses due to typhoons, droughts, and pest infestations. In a media interview, Pangilinan lamented that the […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano backed the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) 7-point agenda for 2025 to 2030, saying the country’s higher education system must be both values-centered and data-driven to truly prepare Filipinos for global challenges. Presiding over the organizational meeting of the Senate Committee on Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education, Cayetano said education agencies […]
Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos has filed House Bill No. 3109, seeking the creation of the Northern Luzon Development Authority (NLDA) to serve as a long-term, inter-regional body that will harmonize development in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Ilocos Region, and Cagayan Valley and play up the area’s tourism potential. In her explanatory note, […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano welcomed the enactment of the Konektadong Pinoy Act, a landmark measure designed to ensure reliable, affordable, and accessible internet connectivity across the Philippines. As the measure lapsed into law on August 24, 2025, Cayetano emphasized its role in modernizing the nation’s digital infrastructure. “We welcome this law that modernizes our digital […]
Finally, an example for lawmakers to follow. Senator Ping Lacson is heartened over the example set by a neophyte congressman who rejected a bribe offer from a corrupt Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) district engineer. Lacson lauded Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste for his “integrity and idealism” in having the engineer arrested […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros is pushing for the passage of one of her priority bills that will provide all senior citizens with a P1,500 monthly social pension to augment their daily living expenses. This comes as the Senate Committee on Social Justice and Rural Development held its first hearing on Senate Bill No. 215 or the […]
Senator Loren Legarda manifested her full support for the privilege speech of Senator Pia Cayetano recently, reaffirming her stance on the continuing need to protect and promote breastfeeding in the Philippines. “Breastfeeding is a proven life-saving intervention. The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF recommend initiating it within the first hour after birth, exclusively breastfeeding for […]
Senator Lito Lapid met with officials of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) to learn about the current status of the government’s various housing programs. One of the key proposals raised by Lapid is addressing the issue of overpopulation in Metro Manila through the “Balik Probinsya Program.” “I have been advocating for […]