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Satellite technology is expanding internet connectivity to areas where conventional broadband infrastructure may be limited. In Isabela, the provincial government is tapping into this technology through the planned rollout of Starlink satellite internet units to public schools. The initial batch consists of 600 Starlink units intended for distribution to various schools across the province to […]
The government is allocating ₱38.2 billion in 2027 to subsidize the tuition of disadvantaged students who need to enroll in private high schools because public schools in their communities are either inaccessible or lack sufficient classroom capacity, House Minority Leader and 4Ps party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan said. Libanan noted the funding is expected to benefit […]
Following his call to raise farmgate prices of pork and tighten pork import controls, Senator Kiko Pangilinan welcomed the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) announcement of a 60-day ban on pork imports, as it will address the difficulties faced by local hog raisers and strengthen the country’s domestic livestock industry. The chair of the Senate Committee […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo raised serious concern over the reported fraudulent and large-scale improper disposal of deceased companion animals by some pet aftercare service providers. In filing Senate Resolution (SR) No. 771, Tulfo cited the episode aired on Raffy Tulfo Action (RTIA) on November 2 wherein pet owners complained that the remains of 29 pets, including […]
Senator Chiz Escudero’s Committee on Urban Planning, Housing and Resettlement has maintained its zero-backlog record after acting on all 67 bills and resolutions referred to the panel since he assumed the committee chairmanship in September last year. At a public hearing recently, the committee tackled legislation aimed at expanding access to affordable housing, improving socialized […]
“Baka naman pwede rin gayahin.” This was Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos’ response to news that a neighboring country is set to help finance a shift to solar energy for its residents. Thailand recently launched a THB 50-billion (around USD 1.48 billion) nationwide home solar program that will allow households to receive support for […]
House leaders representing the five major political parties backed public disclosure of district allocations in the proposed 2027 national budget. House Committee on Appropriations Senior Vice Chairperson and Bataan 2nd District Representative Abet Garcia said at the briefing that the House had opened its budget process to public scrutiny through livestreamed hearings, a public budget […]
The Provincial Government’s “Pandesol” program, an initiative led by Laguna Governor Sol Aragones, began its school‑to‑school roll‑out across the province. The first batch of schools visited included San Pedro Central Elementary School in San Pedro City; Malinta Elementary School and Bambang Elementary School in Los Baños; Dayap Elementary School in Calauan; and Siniloan Elementary School […]
Amid news of massive layoffs due to Artificial Intelligence (AI) taking over operations of companies, Senate Social Justice, Welfare, and Rural Development Chairman Senator Erwin Tulfo has filed Senate Bill No. 2563 providing safeguards for employees displaced by AI automation. “As companies adopt AI, employees whose jobs become redundant risk losing not only their employment […]
Senator Mark Villar called for a comprehensive employment strategy anchored on skills development, industry-responsive training, and stronger worker protection to address unemployment and underemployment. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the number of employed Filipinos reached 49.21 million in July 2026. However, unemployment remained at 3.14 million, equivalent to 6.0 percent, while 6.33 million […]