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Senate President Chiz Escudero wants the Senate to focus on crafting laws that alleviate the daily burdens of Filipinos, guided by his vision, “Hayahay ang Buhay, Bayang Matiwasay”. Escudero said that while the upper chamber will continue to pass business-friendly bills like the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating […]
The chair of the House of Representatives labor and employment committee hailed the approval of a wage hike for minimum wage earners in Metro Manila, saying it will provide “much-needed relief” amid the high cost of living in the capital. “Napapanahon ang wage hike na ito. This will provide much needed and immediate relief to […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero announced that the “Free College Entrance Examinations Act,” now officially known as Republic Act 12006, is now a law. Escudero hailed its passage, saying the legislation, which aims to alleviate financial burdens for deserving students, was a significant milestone in the pursuit of accessible higher education. In his statement, the veteran […]
Now on its 2nd Season, GMA Network’s “Si Manoy ang Ninong Ko”, a public service show hosted by Gelli de Belen, Patricia Tumulak and Manoy himself, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee, continues to inspire and ease the plight of less fortunate Filipinos around the country. Lee who, together with De Belen joined the […]
Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles believes that the government can achieve the three million new jobs Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has targeted by the end of his term. “I believe that the target of 3 million by the end of Pres. Marcos’ term is achievable. Kami sa Kamara ay patuloy na makikipagtulungan sa administrasyon […]
Senator Bong Go’s Malasakit team recently aided impoverished residents in Palapag, Northern Samar. This showed Go’s constant commitment to aid the Filipino people in their recovery especially those in far-flung communities. A total of 4,200 poor and indigent residents were assisted by the legislator’s Malasakit Team and received masks, shirts, basketballs and volleyballs. The said […]
Senator Bong Go visited Cataingan, Masbate recently for the last day of its annual Bagat-Dagat Festival held at Masbate Lagoon in Brgy. Matayum. Bagat-Dagat, which means “to meet and to celebrate” is a festival already celebrated for ten years. Go shared his gratitude for being able to participate in such local celebrations that showcase the […]
With La Niña expected to arrive in the country in the third quarter of the year, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee said the government must shore up its rice buffer stock to last for 15 to 30 days during disasters and emergency situations. According to Lee, “our inventory must be sufficient to cover […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero emerged from his first Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) meeting with a positive outlook, expressing confidence in the collaborative efforts among the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Executive Branch. “Magandang karanasan,” Escudero said, reflecting on his first LEDAC meeting presided over by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Malacañang. Escudero […]
National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte has welcomed a new Malacañan Palace order that officially slashed import tariffs on rice, in a move, which, he said will set in motion President Marcos’ goal to pull down eventually the retail cost of this staple to below P30 per kilo. “The recent issuance by the President of […]