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Senator Sonny Angara assured that the Senate will work for the continued grant of “ayuda” or aid in support of sectors that are still feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Angara gave the assurance during the bicameral conference committee meetings on the 2023 national budget. Unlike the ayuda that was provided during the height […]
With the unending government problem of providing interim shelter to millions of Filipinos dislocated by one calamity after another, Camarine Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte has called for the inclusion in the priority list of bills for approval this first regular session of the 19th Congress a measure establishing disaster-resilient evacuation centers nationwide for the benefit of underprivileged […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is committed to creating an environment that protects and empowers consumers to achieve energy democracy in the Philippines. ERC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Monalisa Dimalanta said transparent and accountable rate regulation will protect consumer welfare. According to the Climate Justice Alliance, energy democracy is a shift away from the […]
Quirino governor and Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president Dax Cua called on local government units to integrate the “Listahanan 3 poverty database” to improve their delivery of social services. “I urge my fellow LGU executives to adopt the Listahanan 3, which can help us in ensuring that our programs are correctly […]
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said that debates and discussions on the floor and during committee hearings show the true essence of democracy. “We admire all our colleagues because they are always open to discussions and debates,” Villanueva said. “The more voices are heard and considered, the more our policy options become clear and relevant.” […]
House Minority Leader Nonoy Libanan is batting for a new retroactive retirement plan for the country’s foreign service officers, in a bid to upgrade their pensions when they reach old age or suffer some other disability. As proposed by Libanan in House Bill No. 4077, a Foreign Service Retirement Program would be launched under the […]
As the government undergoes devolution, Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles reminded local chief executives to ensure uninterrupted service delivery. “Dahil sa kasalukuyang devolution, inaasahan nating may mangyayaring mga pagbabago sa mga pamahalaang lokal. Kaya tayo ay umaapela sa mga local chief executives na siguruhing tuluy-tuloy ang pagbibigay ng mahusay na serbisyo sa kanilang […]
Measures to prevent tragedies like the Ampatuan Massacre and other human rights abuses in the country are among the top priorities of the House Committee on Human Rights. This was stressed on Friday by House Committee on Human Rights Chairperson Benny Abante, Jr. as he emphasized the need to adopt measures that would help combat […]
The Senate of the Philippines welcomed a delegation of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the country, for the first official inter parliamentary exchange between the Philippines and Vietnam since 2006. The delegation was headed by no less than the President of the National Assembly, Vuong Dinh Hue. Senate President Migz […]
Senator Lito Lapid filed a resolution recognizing ten outstanding Local Government Units who were honored at the 29th annual Galing Pook awards. In filing Senate Resolution (P.S. Res.) No. 316, Lapid credited the LGUs for their excellence and unrelenting commitment to good governance and stellar leadership practice. The veteran legislator stated that by honoring these […]