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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano proposed the creation of short courses in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) specifically designed for newly elected Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials. During a hearing of the Senate Committee on Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education, Cayetano emphasized the importance of preparing young leaders, especially with the upcoming SK and barangay elections. “Kung […]
With Congress set to adjourn sine die on June 11, the House of Representatives is calling on the Senate to immediately convene the bicameral conference committee to reconcile the differing versions of the proposed legislated daily wage increase bill. In a formal letter to Senate Committee on Labor Chair Sen. Joel Villanueva, House Committee on […]
Senator Bong Go ushered in the Senate the approval on third and final reading of four key proposed legislative measures that seek to establish and improve public health facilities across Luzon and Mindanao. Go, who serves as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, is the principal sponsor of all four measures, which include the […]
The Senate passed a measure that would strengthen the fiscal autonomy of the judicial branch of government. With all 23 senators voting in the affirmative, the Senate approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2982 or the Fiscal Autonomy Act of the Judicial Branch of Government. SBN 2982 is a consolidation of […]
Senator Robin Padilla condemned the continued inhumane treatment, including deliberate starvation, of Palestinian civilians in the occupied territories, even as he called for the unhindered entry of humanitarian aid for them. Padilla filed Senate Resolution 1366, where he also sought accountability for violations of international humanitarian law against these civilians. “It is pertinent that we, […]
Brig. General William O. Segun, newly installed head of the Communications and Electronics Service (CES) of the Philippine National Police (PNP), is set to implement key improvements that will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the PNP’s Emergency 911 response system during his term. According to the former Deputy Commander of the PNP Area Police Command […]
Rep. Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde on Thursday formally took his oath as the representative of Quezon City’s First District before Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Gaerlan, as he reaffirmed his commitment to his constituents and vowed to carry forward the programs and reforms he began in his first term. “Ngayong araw ay pormal tayong nanumpa […]
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. is among the officials retained by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. following the Chief Executive’s call for courtesy resignations from members of the Cabinet and heads of key government agencies. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Lumagui expressed gratitude for being given the opportunity […]
The Senate adopted Senate Resolution No. 1361 commending and congratulating Pedro Taduran for successfully defending the International Boxing Federation (IBF) World Minimumweight Championship Title. The resolution was introduced by Senator Bong Go, a well-known sports enthusiast. “Our country is considered as a breeding ground for boxing talent.” “Our country is considered as a breeding ground […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said the Senate is duty-bound to fulfill its constitutional mandate following the transmittal of the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte. “Kapag constitutional mandate, gagawin mo lang,” Cayetano told reporters in a brief interview. The veteran legislator was responding to a question on whether or not the Senate still […]