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A group of Camarines Sur (CamSur) lawmakers is pushing a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) in support of the National AI Strategy for the Philippines (NAIS Ph) recently approved by President Marcos on the “safe, responsible and ethical” integration of this disruptive innovation into public services across the pillars of Government, technology, data and […]
Senator Bong Go expressed concern over reports of possible budget decreases for Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) during the budget briefing of the Department of National Defense (DND). “Nabasa ko po medyo bumaba yata ang budget ng VMMC for 2026. Sana po ay masuportahan po ang sapat na pondo para dito,” Go said. The veteran […]
The magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu zeroes in on the vulnerability of the Philippine population when disaster strikes. Residents of areas located on higher ground may be spared from floods and heavy rains, but earthquakes do their damage anywhere. They are the most unpredictable disaster of all. Earthquake victims suffer Injuries from falling debris, get […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan has moved closer to amending the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) by leading the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform’s second hearing on the rice tariffication measure that he described as “poison” to the local rice industry. “Kung patakaran at polisiya ang lupang tatamnan ng sektor ng agrikultura, malinaw na isang […]
The House of Representatives will review the rules on the public disclosure of the Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs) of its members to promote transparency and accountability, Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said Wednesday, adding that he is ready to make his own SALN public if needed to set an example. In […]
Parañaque 2nd District Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan is pushing for the passage of his proposed Magna Carta for Public Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Workers, which aims to improve the working conditions of, and grant benefits to, these government personnel who often risk their lives to save others. Yamsuan said his proposed Magna Carta […]
While recognizing the importance of the fight against corruption, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said he declined to chair the powerful Senate Blue Ribbon Committee because he wants to focus on leading agricultural reforms to push his 15-year-long fight for food security and rural development. During an interview with DZRH, the chair of the Committee on Agriculture, […]
With the Philippines continuing to grapple with hunger, a lawmaker called on Congress to pass a bill creating a national legal framework to ensure that Filipinos have easy access to adequate food. “The Right to Adequate Food bill is a necessary measure to help address our deep-rooted issues on food and hunger. Close to 38 […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan called for the issuance of an executive order (EO) to establish a floor price for palay (unmilled rice). This measure would apply to all government purchases and align with the full implementation of the Sagip Saka Act (Republic Act No. 11321), to ensure that farmers receive fair compensation for their hard work, […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Monday declared that the 2026 national budget and the 44 priority measures identified by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) form the backbone of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr.’s Bagong Pilipinas reform agenda, aimed at promoting transparency, accountability and sustained growth. In his speech before the House of […]