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Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano emphasized the need for a clean-energy transition that does not burden Filipino households. Cayetano also called for greater reliance on domestic energy resources to strengthen the country’s energy independence. “With more than half of our energy requirements being imported, we are clearly vulnerable to geopolitical conflicts,” the veteran legislator […]
Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri pushed for additional funding for the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in its proposed 2026 budget, citing its strong performance in implementing land distribution and support programs for farmers. “I would like to move, Mr. Chairman, that we approve on the committee level the budget of the Agrarian Reform with […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan joined hands with Bureau of Customs (BOC) in declaring an all-out war against agricultural smuggling as they led the inspection of two 40-foot containers with smuggled agricultural products worth P12.96 million at the Manila International Container Port (MICP). “Ang mahalaga dito ay nagtutulungan ang ating Committee on Agriculture sa Senado at ang […]
“May systematic na attack sa Senate.” This was Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano’s warning as various controversies continue to be thrown against a number of senators amid investigations into the flood control scandal. “Makikita nyo ngayon in context ng flood control na talagang ‘yung iba sa amin ay target talaga,” Cayetano told reporters in an […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo attended the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly at the Geneva International Conference Center in Switzerland as one of the representatives of the Philippines. Tulfo first participated in the ASEAN+3 meeting, which aimed to strengthen relations and cooperation among Southeast Asian countries. This was followed by the Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Geopolitical Group, […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano expressed support for the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development’s (DHSUD) appeal for a higher budget for the Integrated Disaster Shelter Assistance Program (IDSAP) to help families rebuild their homes after recent calamities. Cayetano made the call after it came out during a Senate briefing on DHSUD’s proposed […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano called on the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to work closely with the Department of Education (DepEd) in addressing classroom shortages across the country, saying the government’s school building program must promote equity among students regardless of region. During the Senate budget briefing for the DPWH’s proposed […]
While Senator Bong Go maintains delicadeza in public service by not interfering with transactions involving relatives or those seen with potential conflict of interest, he emphasized that he would not hesitate to file cases himself against anyone if warranted by any wrongdoing. Go also stressed that he supports efforts to probe anomalous infrastructure projects as […]
With the clearer procurement guidelines for the landmark 2019 Sagip Saka Act to be out soon, the Philippines is a step closer to fully implementing a law that will uplift the livelihood of Filipino farmers and fisherfolk by promoting the direct purchase of their produce by government institutions without public bidding, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said. […]
Recognizing their power and influence on social media, Senator Kiko Pangilinan urged the youth to make agrarian reform and agricultural issues “viral” on social media, as this would lead to change in a sector that has remained oppressed for centuries. Speaking during an open forum at the Ateneo de Manila University, Pangilinan pointed out how […]