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As more cases of sexual harassment are being reported in the country, Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos has called on Congress to amend the Safe Spaces Act to impose stiffer penalties against those who violate the law. “It is unfortunate that in the 30 years that we have had the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act and […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Wednesday expressed full support for holding bicameral conference committee meetings on the proposed ₱6.793-trillion 2026 national budget in public and through livestreaming to promote accountability and transparency in the budget process. “‘Yan din naman ang gusto namin ever since noong tayo ay na-elect bilang Speaker. ‘Yan ang ating commitment […]
“At sa lahat ng mga pumupuna sa ating institusyon, maraming salamat din po. Kayo po ang umuudyok sa amin na ituwid ang ating mga gawain at isaayos ang mga plano at programa para sa ating mga kababayan.” This according to Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, who on Monday stressed that Congress would always value constructive […]
Local government units (LGUs) are now empowered to mount disaster risk reduction management (DRRM) initiatives even before forecasted calamities actually strike—and to access LGU funds for such preemptive actions—under a new law that President Marcos has signed authorizing national agencies and LGUs to undertake anticipatory actions to save more lives and mitigate the impact of imminent […]
House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Monday urged employees of the House of Representatives to work together in restoring public trust in Congress, emphasizing unity, integrity, and dedication to public service. Speaking at the flag ceremony led by Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Ompong Ordanes, Speaker Dy expressed gratitude to House employees, guards, and maintenance […]
Abra Lone District Rep. Joseph “JB” Bernos on Thursday expressed support for calls to correct the pay disparity between referees officiating in the UAAP men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, describing it as a matter of fairness and respect not just for officials but for women’s basketball as a whole. “As a lawmaker, I believe equal […]
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) National President and Quirino Governor Dakila Carlo “Dax” Cua has been re-elected as president of the United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) during the organization’s 10th Congress held in Goyang Special City, Republic of Korea. Cua, who is also the National Chairman of the League […]
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua urged his fellow local leaders to purchase food to be stockpiled for disasters from farmers and fisherfolk in their localities. “We don’t always have to rely on instant noodles and canned goods for our food relief packs during disasters. One very […]
Bacolod lone district Rep. Albee Benitez welcomed the impending change in leadership in the House of Representatives, calling it “the best way to move forward.” “That’s a good move, that is probably the best way to move forward para at least makita na natin at mahanap ang mga katotohanan sa problema that’s rocking the House,” […]
With the recent shake-up at the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Camarines Sur (CamSur) Governor LRay Villafuerte is making a last-minute appeal to newly named Transport Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez to put on hold the scheduled cancellation by next month of Manila-Naga turboprop flights until such time that the DOTr will have undertaken its previously committed […]