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A lawmaker pushing for the mandatory use of solar energy in government buildings has expressed his strong support for Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s call to make it easier for Filipinos to install solar panels in their homes. During his penultimate State of the Nation Address, Marcos appealed to Congress to pass the Sariling Kuryente Act, […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan filed Proposed Senate Resolution No. 574 commending Alex Eala for her historic championship win at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open, making her the first Filipino tennis player to capture a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) singles title. The resolution recognizes Eala as “the most successful Filipino tennis player in history” who cemented her […]
Local government unit (LGU) officials are taking on a stronger voice in the construction of so-called “last mile” public schools in their respective localities, under a new law that President Marcos has signed to expand the access of Filipino learners to basic education by providing for the establishment of these institutions in geographically isolated and disadvantaged […]
Senator Bong Go renewed his call for the full implementation of the law establishing the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines, following the government’s announcement during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) that planning for the institute would begin. Go said the institute has long been part of his advocacy to strengthen the […]
Residents and visitors in Central Luzon can now access faster emergency assistance with the launch of the Unified 911 Region 3 Satellite Command Center. Staffed by emergency telecommunicators who speak Kapampangan, Ilokano, Pangasinense, English, and Filipino, the new facility enables quicker, more accurate emergency response across the region. Flooding, vehicular accidents, typhoons, and heat-related medical […]
A member of the House of Representatives’ nuclear energy committee welcomed Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s call to revisit nuclear energy production to reinforce the country’s energy security and reduce rising electricity costs. “The effect of the Middle East conflict to our country only underlines the need to lessen our dependency on oil. Mahabang usapin pa […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan hailed Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala’s win in the recently concluded Mubadala DC Open Final, marking her first-ever hardcourt final win and her first WTA 500 final appearance. In his congratulatory message, Pangilinan said that Eala’s win must serve as an inspiration for the Filipino youth and highlighted the positive impact of […]
Senator Bong Go filed Senate Bill No. 2333, or the proposed Sanitarians Professionalization Act, seeking to establish a comprehensive system for regulating, supervising, licensing, and registering sanitarians in the Philippines. The measure recognizes the work of sanitarians, also referred to as sanitary inspectors, in preventing disease, enforcing sanitation standards, promoting proper hygiene, and protecting communities […]
Camarines Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte is backing the fresh push by President Marcos in his 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) for nuclear power as part of his Administration’s “clean and green” energy agenda, noting that “the Philippines is ready for this switch as it already has in place a comprehensive plan to deal with the use […]
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 […]