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Several parents of missing students who were allegedly recruited by leftist groups decried the progressive movement’s actions before the Senate, saying it was not the future they want for their children. In a hearing conducted by the Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs, Jovita Antonio said her 17-year-old daughter grew up obedient and […]
Senator Bong Go wants prank callers to spend jail time and fined for mischievous and malicious calls, especially using emergency hotlines. Go said emergency hotlines that are being used to improve public safety and to facilitate a prompt deployment of emergency hotlines and should not be misused and abused. In his Senate Bill 400, or […]
“To safeguard the rule of law, first of all, let’s protect all the lawyers.” Paraphrasing Shakespeare’s famous line from Henry VI, House Committee on Justice Vice Chair and Rizal 2nd District Rep. Juan Fidel Nograles stressed the need to ensure the safety of lawyers in the country and called for an investigation into the murders […]
Senator Win Gatchalian commended government efforts to boost its fight against the anti-competitive and collusive behavior in the power sector as a partnership was forged in conducting a coordinated investigation related to competition issues in the industry. Gatchalian made the statement following the signing of a memorandum of agreement between the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) […]
Senator Cynthia Villar said the law enacted to protect local farmers after the expiration of the quantitative restriction on rice importation, will enable farmers to raise their incomes and yields through the use of certified inbred seeds. Villar, chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture and Food, said Republic Act 11203 which created the P10 billion […]
Senator Sonny Angara called on the local chief executives of Metro Manila to look after the welfare of their constituents who will be affected by the ongoing clearing of roads in their respective areas of jurisdiction. Angara said that while he fully supports the clearing operations in order to help ease traffic in Metro Manila, […]
“From whom much is expected, much should be given.” This, said Isabela 6th District Rep. Faustino “Inno” Dy V, is the rationale behind House Bill 2298, a measure that if enacted into law would provide barangay officials in the country’s 42,000 barangays with Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) coverage. “Unfortunately, unlike other government employees, they […]
Senator Bato dela Rosa is seeking to provide security of tenure for all government casual and contractual employees. In his Senate Bill No. 235 titled “An Act Providing for Security of Tenure for All Casual and Contractual Employee of the Government Who Have Rendered the Prescribed Years of Service in the National Government and the […]
Senator Cynthia Villar has encouraged entrepreneurs across Zamboanga Peninsula to cash in on the huge global market demand for halal products or products that meet Islamic dietary laws. Villar said they have to get “serious” in making halal products, as she asked the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to assist them in promoting halal […]
In a continuing effort to help the Palawan Electric Cooperative (PALECO) with its rehabilitation work to improve the reliability of its electric services in the province, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) has tapped the assistance of 10 electric cooperatives (ECs). NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong announced the creation of a task force whose main function is […]