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“Together, we must restore the faith of our people in our Justice System and the Rule of Law.” This was the message of Senate President Koko Pimentel III to the new graduates of the University of the Philippines College of Law, as the former Bar topnotcher urged the aspiring lawyers to contribute to efforts […]
“Innovation is at the heart of our industrialization strategy in achieving an entrepreneurship-driven economy,” said Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez at the Inclusive Innovation Congress 2017. In his address, Lopez highlighted the role of inclusive innovation in fostering an ecosystem of entrepreneurship in the country. “The creation of new business […]
Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III said on Wednesday that ensuring the safety of Marawi City residents and security of Mindanao is President Rodrigo Duterte’s top priority even as Congress waits for President Rodrigo Duterte’s report justifying the declaration of martial law in Mindanao, following a series of attacks by Maute terrorists in Marawi […]
The Senate adopted a resolution that sought to create a select oversight committee on intelligence and confidential funds used by various government agencies. Senate Resolution No. 361 would reconstitute the Select Oversight Committee on Intelligence and Confidential Funds, “to enable the Senate to oversee the efficiency of concerned government institutions in the production of […]
Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III welcomed survey results showing that 65% of Filipinos were satisfied with the performance of the Senate, saying that the positive numbers of the Senate are an indication that the public is pleased with the direction and work of the institution and its members. The survey, conducted from March […]
As the country celebrated Labor Day, the House of Representatives has continued discussing bills that raise penalties for non-compliance with government-prescribed minimum wages and other workers’ benefits. The committee on labor and employment chaired by Rep. Randolph Ting (3rd District, Cagayan) has discussed House Bill 5018, authored by Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, seeking to ensure […]
The House Special Committee on North Luzon Growth Quadrangle chaired by Rep. Maximo Dalog (Lone District, Mountain Province) and Committee on Government Enterprises and Privatization chaired by Rep. Mark Go (Lone District, Baguio City) have jointly approved a proposal to create the Northern Luzon Growth Quadrangle Development Authority which shall enhance socio-economic development in […]
Senator Cynthia Villar pushed for the implementation of a measure that will reduce plastic wastes by making manufacturers responsible for the entire life cycle of plastic products. During the public hearing of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources presided over by Villar, she raised the concept of extended producer responsibility (EPR) now being […]
The Senate is expected to speed up deliberations on the proposed emergency powers for traffic when sessions resume after its six-week break, following a drawing up of “common priorities” by the Palace and Congress, Senator Grace Poe said. Poe, principal sponsor of Senate Bill No. 1284 or the proposed Traffic and Congestion Crisis Act, […]
Rather than being burdened by high-interest loans collected by loan sharks and other informal lenders, Senator Bam Aquino encouraged the public to approach microfinance non-government organizations (MFI NGOs) for lower-interest and no-collateral financing. “Madali nga ang proseso ng pangungutang sa 5-6 subalit pinapatay naman tayo sa laki ng interes sa kanilang mga pautang,” said […]