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Senator Bong Go dispatched his team to Santo Tomas, Pampanga, to deliver support to fire victims affected by the fire incident on January 7. In a video message, Go underlined the Republic Act No. 12076, known as the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act. Signed on December 6, 2024, this law mandates the establishment of permanent, safe, […]
“This is great news for our energy security, as this discovery will contribute to price stability,” Senator Pia Cayetano said, welcoming the discovery of natural gas at Malampaya East-1. The veteran legislator noted that strengthening indigenous sources of natural gas helps reduce exposure to volatile global fuel prices and supports a more stable power supply over the […]
Evidence, and not noise, will indict and convict those involved in the corruption behind anomalous flood control projects, Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson stressed. At the resumption of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing into the issue, Lacson tore into “skeptics, detractors, and hijackers” for twisting public anger to divide the nation. “Your noise […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan issued a stern warning against any attempt to steal or misuse funds allocated for the government’s P33-billion farm-to-market road (FMR) program, stressing that he will pursue and hold accountable anyone involved in corrupt practices that deprive farmers of much-needed infrastructure. “We have put in place several safeguards para talagang matiyak (na walang […]
Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill seeking to establish a 30-year infrastructure masterplan to ensure maximum return on investment and to prevent the insertion of redundant or low-impact projects into the budget. Aside from preventing budget insertions, Senate Bill 1652, or the proposed Masterplan for Infrastructure and National Development (MIND) Act, seeks to ensure […]
Leadership by example remains the key to ensuring discipline in the Philippine National Police (PNP), former PNP Chief and Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson said. Lacson stressed this is the secret that would give the PNP Chief the moral authority to tell his personnel not to extort or be involved in criminal activities. “If […]
The government must urgently step in to address a brewing sugar crisis, with mill gate prices sliding below production costs and squeezing farmers who are already struggling with the rising prices of farm inputs. While Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri welcomed the Department of Agriculture’s decision to pause sugar imports for 2026, he stressed that […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros and Akbayan Party have filed a bill proposing sweeping amendments to the Party-List System Act aimed at guarding against abuses by political dynasties and contractors. Hontiveros’ Senate Bill No. 1656 seeks to bar political dynasties from participating in the party-list system and to prohibit party-list nominees and representatives who have interests in […]
More than P182 million has been allotted for scholarships in master’s degrees in Guidance Counseling or Psychology and other specializations – allocations that are necessary to resolve the critical shortage of mental health and inclusive education professionals in the Philippine education system. “The historic budget we allotted to the education sector for 2026 includes investments […]
Senator Bong Go visited the Balay Pahulayan facility of the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) in Davao City recently to check on patient watchers and families staying near the hospital while caring for confined relatives. During the visit, Go spoke with individuals temporarily residing at the facility and distributed assistance aimed at addressing immediate needs […]