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A double whammy of budget cuts and travel tax abolition could spell doom for higher education sector. This was Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos’ warning as she appealed for a higher budget for the higher education sector, after the Commission on Higher Education asked Congress to grant the P70 billion it initially requested for […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano supports the Philippines’ accession to the International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR), a global agreement that aims to strengthen cooperation and coordination in rescuing people in distress at sea. Cayetano was earlier made co-sponsor and co-author of Proposed Senate Resolution No. 643, under Committee Report No. 98, […]
Senator Ping Lacson received an assurance from the Philippine National Police leadership that the internal cleansing he initiated in the institution more than 20 years ago has been sustained. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the PNP has become one of the most trusted organizations in the country under the leadership of P/Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez […]
Senator Chiz Escudero called for a broader definition of indigency to grant more Filipinos access to government services, saying current standards are too narrow and fail to capture the realities faced by many households. In his podcast “Chiz Wiz! Usapang May Laman” aired over the weekend, Escudero noted that indigency is often equated with membership […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano renewed his push for a total ban on online gambling, warning that its addictive nature and easy access through mobile phones have made it increasingly difficult to regulate in the digital age. “I just want to manifest my personal stand, which is lahat ng online gaming i-ban totally because […]
The emergency response team of Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano brought food, water, and grocery packs to flood-hit communities and vulnerable sectors across Pampanga as some areas remained submerged for nearly a month. The team visited the municipalities of Candaba and Macabebe before proceeding to the municipalities of Apalit, Sasmuan, Bacolor, and the City […]
Senate Committee on Energy Chairman Erwin Tulfo turned over 200 solar streetlights to benefit the municipalities of Coron and Busuanga in Palawan. The turnover was held at the Busuanga Island Electric Cooperative Inc. (BISELCO) main office and was attended by National Electrification Administration (NEA) Chief Antonio Almeda and Palawan First District Representative Rose Salvame. “It […]
As planning for the 2027 national budget begins, Senator Kiko Pangilinan called for the Department of Agriculture (DA) to prioritize transportation and cold storage facilities in its proposed budget, saying that stronger post-harvest and logistics infrastructure is needed to prevent oversupply from driving down the income of farmers and fisherfolk. Pangilinan reminded the agency that […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) must strictly enforce environmental laws and permit requirements on reclamation, quarrying, mining, and land conversion, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said, warning that poorly planned development can magnify flooding already worsened by extreme rainfall and rapid urbanization. Pangilinan said the DENR must fulfill its mandate and ensure that projects […]
Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his support for barangay officials and workers as frontline public servants, emphasizing the importance of strengthening their welfare, recognizing their contributions, and ensuring responsive governance at the grassroots level during the 2026 Annual Congress of the Liga ng mga Barangay–Catanduanes Chapter held at the Novel Hotel in Taguig City. Themed “Future-Ready […]