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National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte sees the development of green power—particularly of wind, solar and other variable renewable energy (VRE) sources—as a new magnet for investments, more so now when the Marcos administration has put on the fast track the country’s transition from fossil fuel to clean and sustainable energy. “VRE development promises […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero has called on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to provide all the necessary legal assistance to Filipinos jailed overseas to secure their freedom, following the successful return of Mary Jane Veloso from Indonesia, where she was sentenced to death for drug trafficking. Veloso had spent more than 14 years in […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) has over ₱36 billion in unused funds that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. can tap to augment the agency’s budget after the bicameral conference committee of Congress moved to remove its ₱10 billion request for computerization program. This was pointed out by Senate President Chiz Escudero, who said that “the President […]
With only three session days before Christmas break, the Senate approved on third and final reading several measures which aim to improve the country’s prospect as an investment destination, spur economic growth, and create jobs. Also passed were local bills aimed at protecting the country’s seascapes and landscapes nationwide. The Senate adjourns session on December […]
With problems such as lack of funding and political interference keeping local government units from discharging basic agricultural functions, Senator Padilla filed a bill reverting such functions to the national government. Padilla filed Senate Bill 2904, which amends Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code to ensure food security, poverty alleviation and social equity. […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is steadfast in its commitment to maintaining the integrity and enhancing the appeal of the Panguil Bay Bridge in Northern Mindanao. DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain led the inspection on December 14, 2024 of rectification activities for the bridge’s asphalt layer and thermoplastic pavement markings, underscoring […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano expressed strong support for proposed amendments to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) charter, emphasizing that strategic land sales could stimulate development in key economic zones. Cayetano filed Senate Bill No. 2647 earlier this year during his chairmanship of the Committee on Government Corporations and Public Enterprises, with the goal […]
Former Davao City representative and Civil Service Commission Chair Karlo Nograles on Sunday stressed the need for effective traffic mitigation measures to “ease the congestion of vehicles and foot traffic that’s expected during the coming Christmas and New Year holidays,” noting that “we need everyone’s cooperation so we could all enjoy quality time with our […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano stressed the need for a regulatory framework for nuclear energy as he pushed for a bill to establish the Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (PhilATOM). The proposed measure aims to enhance the safety, security, and peaceful utilization of nuclear energy in the country. Senate Bill No. 2899 seeks to institutionalize PhilATOM […]
Manoy Wilbert “Wise” Lee questioned the removal of government subsidy for the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in the 2025 General Appropriations Bill recently approved by the Bicameral Conference Committee. According to Lee, the decision will worsen the burden of direct contributors and affect the beneficiaries of the subsidy such as indigents, senior citizens, unemployed […]