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The Senate has approved on third and final reading the proposed amendments to Republic Act 10742 or the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Reform Act of 2015, which seeks to revitalize youth participation in governance. Senator Sonny Angara, the chair of the Committee on Youth and the principal author and sponsor of Senate Bill 2124, said the measure […]
The youth should take the lead in providing solutions to environmental issues such as flooding and re-greening as they are “the generation that will literally inherit the planet in the next few decades.” This is what Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles said as he along with more than 1,000 youth from Montalban embarked on […]
Consumer demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in the country is likely to perk up especially as it will be proven to be more affordable in the long run than the traditional gas-powered ones and transform the entire automotive industry once the proposed Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations Act is enacted into law, Senator Win Gatchalian […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has issued a memorandum urging all electric cooperatives (ECs) to observe due diligence to ensure the continuity of electricity supply to COVID-19 vaccine cold storage facilities and administration sites in their respective coverage areas. NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong issued Memorandum No. 2021-018 dated May 17, 2021, to 121 ECs following […]
The Senate approved on third reading a bill establishing a general hospital in the City of Bacolod, to be known as the Bacolod City General Hospital (BCGH). The hospital will cater to residents of the Lone District of Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. “We need more hospitals–especially public hospitals,” stressed Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri, author […]
San Miguel Corporation’s (SMC) company doctors and nurses helped administer over 55,000 COVID-19 vaccination shots throughout Metro Manila, as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to help in the government’s vaccination rollout. From 19 doctors and nurses deployed initially last April 26, the company has now activated and deployed over 100 company healthcare personnel to […]
With the Senate passing on Third Reading a bill that seeks to protect children from online sexual abuse on Thursday, Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles has urged the House of Representatives to prioritize the passage of its counterpart measure in order to provide additional protection for Filipino children against online sexual predators. The Senate, […]
Senator Joel Villanueva hailed Malacañang’s signing into law a bill granting the President the power to hold off Social Security System (SSS) contribution hikes during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Maraming salamat po sa ating Pangulo. But having been given that power, the President must now pull the trigger so to speak,” said Villanueva, chair of the […]
The Senate adopted on third and final reading seven local bills that seek to rename State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) as well as convert state colleges into state universities. Senator Joel Villanueva, chair of the Committee on Higher and Technical-Vocational Education, expressed his gratitude to the body for the swift passage of the seven bills, […]
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles led the successful holding of the 5th leg of the Kasama sa Pamana: Regional Pre-SONA Series in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro last May 25, 2021. The event was attended by officials from national government agencies, local chief executives, and other stakeholders. This was part of preparations for President Rodrigo Duterte’s sixth and […]