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ADIONG: ANTI-DYNASTY BILL ’40 YEARS IN THE MAKING’

Calling it the electoral reform “40 years in the making,” Lanao del Sur Representative Zia Alonto Adiong pushed for the passage of a bill banning political dynasties, saying Congress can no longer afford to ignore a clear constitutional directive. “Today, we have the opportunity to make history. Today, we fulfill a long-standing constitutional mandate, 40 […]

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CALOOCAN COPS, TRAFFIC ENFORCERS GET BIKES

The City Government of Caloocan provided 100 bicycles to the personnel of the Public Safety and Traffic Management Department (PSTMD) and the Caloocan City Police Station (CCPS) as an alternative mode of transportation in line with calls for the strict implementation of energy conservation measures in the government. Under Executive Order 007-26, which was adopted […]

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RESO ON EXTRAJUDICIAL RENDITION GETS SENATE OK

The Senate formally adopted a resolution led by Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano ensuring Filipinos are given reasonable time to seek redress from Philippine courts and avail themselves of legal remedies in foreign or international arrest cases. Senate Resolution No. 307 was approved following the period of amendments during which Senate President Tito Sotto […]

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AGRI SECTOR PROTECTION VS FUEL PRICE SPIKE URGED

Senator Kiko Pangilinan underscored the need for the government to protect the agriculture and fisheries sector amid the continued spike in fuel prices caused by the Middle East conflict, pointing out its serious consequences and impact on national food security and the livelihood of farmers and fisherfolk who are already struggling with rising production costs. […]

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LAW ENFORCEMENT BODY CAMERA BILL GETS SENATE OK

Senator Bong Go expressed support for measures that promote transparency in law enforcement operations following the Senate’s approval on third and final reading of Senate Bill No. 1908, or the proposed Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Act. Go co-sponsored the bill, which seeks to mandate the use of body-worn cameras by law enforcement personnel during official […]

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ARAGONES PUSHES FOR LAGUNA LANDMARK PROJECTS

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 […]

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SPEAKER DY: PASS BILL SUSPENDING BIOFUEL BLENDING

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 […]

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TULFO: APPLY ANTI-EPAL RULES ON FUEL AYUDA

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 […]

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CAYETANO WANTS CRISIS PLAN FOR OFWS

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 […]

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BONG GO CALLS FOR BAYANIHAN AMID FUEL PRICE HIKES

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 […]