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Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo urged local governments and resort operators to remain vigilant in promoting the safety of tourists. “We must never let our guard down when it comes to ensuring public safety at all times in our tourist destinations,” said Rillo, who serves as vice chairperson of the House committee on tourism. The […]
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) urged the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to collaborate on the upcoming revision of the Senior High School (SHS) Curriculum to produce graduates that are college-ready. In a hearing held recently on the SHS program, EDCOM 2 Co-Chairpersons Pasig Representative Roman […]
A newly signed law will enable hardworking Filipinos to obtain college degrees by accrediting their work experience, a measure credited as a crucial step in making education more accessible to the people. Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante pointed out that the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) Act, signed by the […]
Congress has allocated more than P3.2 billion for the Marawi Siege Victims Compensation Program since its establishment in 2022, Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel, a member of the House committee on public accounts, announced on Sunday. “We have earmarked an additional P1.15 billion for the program in the 2025 General Appropriations Law. This is […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) is intensifying its efforts to enhance mental well-being in schools, aligning with the newly signed Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 12080, or the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act. Signed by the President on December 9, 2024, the law mandates comprehensive mental health programs across […]
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is set to invest P1.25 billion this year in acquiring passive body scanners and body-worn cameras to enhance transport security, Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo, a member of the House committee on appropriations, announced. “In the 2025 General Appropriations Law, Congress allocated P800 million for the DOTr’s procurement of passive […]
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) commended the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for the swift completion and signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act (Republic Act 12063) recently. The shift towards industry-led training has been one of the Commission’s priorities since […]
House Committee on Human Rights Chair and Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante called on his fellow legislators to pass pending legislation that would permanently ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), warning that failure to do so would leave the door open for their eventual return. “The President made the right decision in declaring […]
The House Committee on Public Accounts, chaired by ABANG LINGKOD Partylist Representative Joseph Stephen Paduano, opened its inquiry into the alleged misuse of public funds, as well as the irregularities in the disbursements and utilization of public funds, within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The inquiry is based on the privilege speech […]
House of Representatives Minority Leader Nonoy Libanan believes that the spirit of the EDSA People Power Revolution remains strong 39 years after the historic event. “The spirit of EDSA lives on in our democratic institutions and in our daily lives,” Libanan said. “Since EDSA, and because of EDSA, we have been able to freely elect […]