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Police and fire stations should have at least one emergency medical technician to make them better equipped to handle emergencies. This was the call of Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos, author of House Bill No. 6528 or the “Rescue Ready Bill,” which pushes for the employment of at least one certified EMT per shift […]
The House Committee on Poverty Alleviation, chaired by Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, approved the substitute bill titled “Patuloy ang Pagtawid sa Pamilyang Pilipino Act,” which consolidates several measures seeking to strengthen and expand the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). The TWG, headed by 4K Party-list Representative Iris Marie Montes, discussed the draft substitute bill to […]
Crime incidents in Manila declined by 13.08% in the fourth quarter of 2025, with both index and non-index crimes registering decreases, based on crime data reported by the Manila Police District to Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso during the district’s first Command Conference for 2026.Peace and Order data presented by MPD chief Police Brigadier General […]
Senate President Pro Tempore and former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Ping Lacson congratulated PNP Chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on the formal conferment of his four-star rank. Lacson, who headed the PNP from 1999 to 2001, described as “overdue” the promotion of Nartatez, who served as his police aide-de-camp when he had the same […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano welcomed the approval of the country’s first nationwide digital connectivity master plan, saying it gives clearer direction to reforms under the Konektadong Pinoy Act which he authored. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had approved the nationwide digital connectivity master plan recently, which lays out the government’s long-term strategy to expand […]
The Filipino public and government officials must disregard political colors and take a stand for the Philippines’ sovereignty amid China’s continuous aggression in claiming almost 90 percent of the resource-rich West Philippine Sea, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said. Pangilinan delivered a sponsorship speech for Senate Resolution No. 256, which condemns the recent public statements from the […]
Citing his heavy workload, Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson relinquished the chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation to Senator Risa Hontiveros. Lacson said he discussed the matter during the majority bloc’s caucus, and that Hontiveros was amenable to taking over as chairperson of the committee. “Amenable naman si Sen. […]
Laguna Governor Sol Aragones launched “Isumbong sa Pulis” Drive to boost public access to 911 emergency services in their province. Aragones stressed the importance of strong police visibility, especially in remote areas where crimes are more likely to occur. “Ang gusto natin yung pulis nasa labas talaga, umiikot talaga lalo dun sa mga liblib na […]
The Subcommittee on the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) of the House Committee on Local Government met to discuss several legislative proposals seeking to strengthen meritocracy in government, particularly at the local level. Measures taken up include House Bills (HBs) 1110, 6067, and 6127, which seek to consolidate all performance measurement tools and rewards […]
Digitalizing agricultural data is key to boosting productivity and keeping food prices stable, Senator Win Gatchalian said. “An agricultural information system (AIS) would provide real-time insights on crop yields, market demand, and other important farm data to help empower farmers to optimize harvests and help prevent price increases caused by inefficiency,” said Gatchalian as he […]