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Eight months into her term, Governor Sol Aragones has already made significant strides in addressing pressing challenges in Laguna, including overseas concerns and workforce reforms. Speaking via Zoom during a guesting on Bilyonaryo News Channel, Aragones emphasized the province’s proactive approach to crisis management, particularly for residents affected by global incidents, including situations in the […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said the government is “all hands on deck” as the House of Representatives moves swiftly to pass a measure allowing the suspension of the mandatory biofuel blending requirement under the Biofuels Act of 2006 after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. certified the bill as urgent. House Bill (HB) No. 8469, or […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and state-owned Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) urged Filipinos not to abuse the government’s subsidized rice program, warning that unusually large crowds at distribution sites are creating the false impression of a supply shortage. Officials said the flagship “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” initiative—popularly known as the P20-per-kilo rice program—continues to have […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) engaged with power industry stakeholders to help ensure stable and reliable electricity supply for consumers during a meeting with the Philippine Independent Power Producers Association (PIPPA), as it continues to monitor potential impacts of rising Middle East tensions on global fuel markets. Stakeholders discussed developments related to gas supply from […]
To safeguard the health and welfare of field personnel during the summer season, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has re-implemented its Heat Stroke Break Policy for its traffic enforcers and street sweepers. In line with this, MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes led the distribution of gallons of drinking water, insulated and reusable water bottles […]
With President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. certifying as urgent the bill granting authority to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products, Senator Erwin Tulfo is calling on the executive branch to ensure that relief is equitable, urging that the policy must cover gasoline to protect the nation’s 8.5 million motorcycle riders. During the Senate Ways […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano is pushing for the creation of a National Contingency Framework, warning that global conflicts and economic disruptions could put millions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) at risk. Cayetano raised the concern in Senate Resolution No. 343, which urges the Executive Branch to establish a national framework and develop a […]
Food prices have begun climbing in several markets even before major fuel price adjustments take effect, prompting Senator Bong Go to call on traders and suppliers to refrain from exploiting the situation through hoarding, overpricing, and other practices that place additional strain on consumers, particularly low-income households. Go noted that the looming fuel price hikes […]
The irksome sight of so-called “spaghetti” wires dangling from posts in urban centers might soon be gone, once senators clear their version of a newly-approved House Bill (HB) tasking electricity distribution, cable and telecommunications companies (telcos) to assume full responsibility for the safety, maintenance and orderly management of their overhead power and communications lines, according […]
Why stability often looks less exciting than we expect. Most people expect financial progress to be obvious. A higher salary.A new car.A bigger home.Something visible enough for others to notice. Something that signals, “Okay na. Umangat na.” But for many Filipinos, real financial progress doesn’t look like that. It arrives quietly. It shows up in […]