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Bacolod lone district Rep. Albee Benitez on Wednesday expressed his hope that his city will soon serve as the country’s benchmark in solving persistent flooding. This after the first session of the Bacolod Flood Mitigation Summit was held on October 20 to determine the concrete steps necessary to address the problems caused by chronic flooding. […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan did not mince words as he flagged Chinese companies and individuals, local businessmen, and even government officials and employees behind the multi-million-peso agricultural smuggling that he said continues to impoverish farmers, fisherfolk, and Filipino consumers. During the hearing of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform, Pangilinan pointed out that agricultural […]
As Senator Kiko Pangilinan pushes for the return of the National Food Authority’s (NFA) powers to regulate, trade, and import rice, he also seeks additional stringent safeguards to prevent abuse, ensure accountability, and protect both farmers and consumers. During the second public hearing on the amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), the chairperson of […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano called for a more data-driven and accountable approach in higher education budgeting, saying the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) 2026 proposal should reflect long-term reforms that improve student access and institutional performance. “The CHED should be guided by science and be data-driven. Let’s get the data and see what […]
Bacolod lone district Rep. Albee Benitez has filed a bill that seeks to improve the system for the repair and rehabilitation of the country’s infrastructure assets to ensure the continuity of public service delivery—a necessary measure to address the threats posed by natural calamities. Arguing that delays in the repair and rehabilitation of damaged infrastructure […]
Senator Chiz Escudero reminded all higher education institutions (HEIs) about the moratorium on the collection of student loans in all areas where a state of calamity has been declared. With several parts of the country still dealing with the devastating effects of earthquakes and typhoons over the past month, Escudero said families had to deal […]
A group of Camarines Sur (CamSur) lawmakers is pushing a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) in support of the National AI Strategy for the Philippines (NAIS Ph) recently approved by President Marcos on the “safe, responsible and ethical” integration of this disruptive innovation into public services across the pillars of Government, technology, data and […]
Senator Bong Go expressed concern over reports of possible budget decreases for Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) during the budget briefing of the Department of National Defense (DND). “Nabasa ko po medyo bumaba yata ang budget ng VMMC for 2026. Sana po ay masuportahan po ang sapat na pondo para dito,” Go said. The veteran […]
The magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu zeroes in on the vulnerability of the Philippine population when disaster strikes. Residents of areas located on higher ground may be spared from floods and heavy rains, but earthquakes do their damage anywhere. They are the most unpredictable disaster of all. Earthquake victims suffer Injuries from falling debris, get […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan has moved closer to amending the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) by leading the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform’s second hearing on the rice tariffication measure that he described as “poison” to the local rice industry. “Kung patakaran at polisiya ang lupang tatamnan ng sektor ng agrikultura, malinaw na isang […]