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Senator Chiz Escudero expressed deep concern for the families affected by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Davao Oriental and nearby provinces. “Sa gitna ng lindol na yumanig sa Davao Oriental at mga karatig-lugar, ako’y lubos na nababahala at nakikiramay sa mga pamilyang apektado,” Escudero said. “Hindi biro ang lakas ng pagyanig at ang takot […]
Amid the political maelstrom cloaking the country brought by the massive corruption in government, Senator Kiko Pangilinan appealed to Filipinos not to lose hope and to continue speaking up against social injustices and abuse of power. In an interview on DZRH, Pangilinan acknowledged public frustrations over the corruption scandal that unfolded during congressional hearings. “Kung […]
Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri welcomed the signing of Republic Act No. 12310 or the Expanded Philippine Science High School System Act, saying the new law will bring high-quality science education closer to Filipino students across the country. “The Philippine Science High School is one of our most prestigious institutions, producing world-class students in science, […]
As traditional regulation struggles to keep up with the evolution of digital platforms, Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano said instilling Filipino values is the country’s best long-term defense against harmful online content. At the Senate briefing for the 2026 budget of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), officials admitted that the […]
Senator Bong Go, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, reminded the public of the possible surge of flood-borne diseases, including leptospirosis cases. Nineteen to twenty tropical cyclones are expected this year, according to state weather bureau PAGASA. Paolo is the 16th tropical cyclone to enter the Philippines and four to five […]
Through the leadership of Senator Kiko Pangilinan, the Senate adopted Resolution No. 29 urging Malacañang to revert the tariff rate on imported rice to 35% from the current 15% to reduce revenue losses of farmers, empower local rice producers, and bring down the prices of rice in the domestic market. Signed by both Pangilinan and […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo criticized the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its negligence and inaction on the continued sale of unregistered products that pose health risks. During the Senate Committee on Finance hearing where the proposed 2026 budget of the Department of Health was tackled, Tulfo expressed his outrage over the ineffectiveness of FDA advisories. […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano expressed solidarity with the people of Cebu and surrounding areas affected by the September 30 earthquake, urging both national and local government agencies to act swiftly in delivering assistance and ensuring the safety of communities. “Our prayers are with our kababayan in Cebu and the Visayas who were shaken […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan called on the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to reconsider its decision not to livestream its proceedings. “I urge the ICI to reconsider this decision. Transparency is fundamental to public accountability. With all due respect, the decision of the ICI to prevent the public from monitoring its proceedings online is ill-advised,” Pangilinan […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano lauded the Philippines’ “10 out of 10” solo hosting of the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship, crediting much of its success to Filipinos’ warmth and world-class hospitality. This as the Philippines wrapped up its hosting of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship last September 28, where FIVB president […]