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Citizens lauded unified 911 and its superior communication tools as the recent dire weather conditions threatened lives and property during Habagat’s most challenging phase during the weekend and the start of the week. Emergency response calls received by the National Command Center requested for help about rising flood waters that were about to engulf their […]
Camarines Sur (CamSur)Rep. Migz Villafuerte, chairman of the House committee on information and communications technology (ICT), is pushing for the timely approval in the Second Regular Session of the 20th Congress of an official digital budget or CADENA portal to ensure greater transparency and accountability in the use of public funds by encouraging public participation in the […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan filed a bill seeking to institutionalize the government’s Walang Gutom Program as a “more coherent and durable national response” to pervasive hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition. Senate Bill No. 2379, which shall be known as the “Walang Gutom Act of 2026,” was filed to establish a “more durable legal basis” for the […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan is calling for the development of a comprehensive national flood management plan and a full accounting of public funds allocated for flood-control projects, as heavy monsoon rains continue to inundate communities across the country. The enhanced southwest monsoon has triggered flooding in several parts of Metro Manila and nearby provinces, forcing thousands […]
Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos hailed a program providing funding to student-led startups in the agri-aqua sector, saying this would give young innovators a platform to engage in projects that have a positive impact in society. “The SIBOL: Student Technology Business Incubation Program for the Agri-Aqua Sector is a great initiative by the Commission […]
The 20th Congress has moved closer to creating a National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA) that shall take charge of crafting and implementing a “comprehensive national framework to shield local institutions and digital systems from the increasingly pernicious threats and attacks on cyber space and thereby ensure a more secure digital future for all Filipinos,” according to Camarines […]
Camarines Sur (CamSur) Reps. Migz Villafuerte and Luigi Villafuerte are upbeat about the timely approval of a measure imposing a tax on polluting single-use plastics, now that it has been identified by both the Congress and Malacañan Palace as one of the possible revenue measures intended to compensate for P66 billion in annual earnings that […]
Proposed reforms in the power sector must translate into tangible savings for ordinary households and not remain mere promises, particularly as Filipino families continue to grapple with the rising cost of basic necessities.Senator Bong Go expressed hope that the government’s plan to lower electricity costs would provide genuine relief to consumers, urging Congress and concerned […]
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 […]