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Deputy Majority Leader Luigi Villafuerte and Rep. Migz Villafuerte have cited President Marcos’ push in his 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) for an overhaul of the almost half-century-old National Building Code (NBC) hoping this presidential endorsement would serve as a strong impetus for senators to finally pass their version of this House-approved measure […]
A team-up that once powered Gilas Pilipinas Youth Women has come back online, and this time, Louna Ozar, Camille Nolasco, and Ashley Loon are hoping to get the University of the Philippines women’s basketball team (WBT) over the hump. Loon, a 5-foot-7 guard, committed to a one-and-done season for the Fighting Maroons in the oncoming […]
The recent launch of Orion Jade, the first vessel constructed by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Philippines (HHIP) in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, marks a significant milestone in the country’s shipbuilding industry and underscores growing investor confidence under the CREATE MORE Law. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño announced the development during the […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan has filed a measure seeking to increase the income tax exemption threshold to allow millions of Filipino workers to take home more of what they earn, providing immediate relief amid the rising cost of living. Senate Bill No. 2344 seeks to amend Section 24 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997 […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan is asking the Senate to investigate the so-called “Ayungin Deal” or “Provisional Understanding” that the Philippines entered with China for the former’s rotation and resupply mission operations to the grounded BRP Sierra Madre. Proposed Senate Resolution No. 536 directs the appropriate Senate committee to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, into […]
Senator Bong Go highlighted the importance of technical-vocational education in equipping Filipinos with practical skills and expanding their employment opportunities as his team joined the graduation of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority scholars in Dasmariñas City, Cavite. The graduation ceremony was held at the Full Force Education and Training Academy Inc. for scholars who […]
Senator Bong Go expressed concern over the deaths of two Filipino seafarers and the injuries sustained by 12 others following a series of drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea near southern Ukraine. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reported that one Filipino seafarer died in an attack on July 6, while another […]
The Senate formally opened the Second Regular Session of the 20th Congress, ending a nearly eight-week legislative recess as senators resume plenary sessions, take up pending legislative measures, and continue the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. During the opening session, senators convened in plenary, after which they proceeded to the Batasang Pambansa Complex […]
Recognizing another milestone for Philippine sports on the international stage, Senator Bong Go has filed Senate Resolution No. 528, commending Filipino mixed martial arts champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio for successfully defending his ONE Strawweight Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) World Championship title. As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, Go lauded Pacio’s remarkable performance […]
“Respect, don’t desecrate indigenous peoples’ ancestral domain.” This was the appeal of a vice chairperson of the House committee on indigenous cultural communities and indigenous peoples after a recently aired documentary showed the plight of an Aeta community in Subic, Zambales. “The deplorable conversion of ancestral domains for the convenience of others must stop. Let us […]