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The Senate and House of Representatives have finalized the provisions of the proposed National Children’s Nutrition Act during the bicameral conference committee meeting on Senate Bill No. 2272 and House Bill No. 9466, which seek to repeal and replace Republic Act No. 11037, or the Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino Act. The reconciled measure […]
From identifying earthquake risks in buildings to turning textile waste into livelihood opportunities, the winners of the 2026 Quezon City Green Awards show how local initiatives can help build safer, more sustainable communities. The Quezon City Government recognized barangays, schools, businesses, institutions, and community organizations for programs that strengthen disaster resilience, improve food security, promote […]
Respect for the authority of local Philippine courts and the observance of proper legal procedures should be part of the due process to which Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is entitled, Senator Ping Lacson said. Lacson said this could mean having a local court exercise preliminary jurisdiction over dela Rosa, even if only in a […]
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Vice-Chairperson Senator Erwin Tulfo, alongside Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform Senator Kiko Pangilinan are proposing to the Japanese government the removal of tariffs on Philippine-made Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs), fruits, and other agricultural products to strengthen bilateral economic relations between the two countries. Tulfo made the proposal during […]
In line with the observance of the National Reading Month this November, Senate President Win Gatchalian is seeking the active mobilization of local government units (LGUs) to build on reading gains and combat illiteracy across the country. While acknowledging the country’s improved Reading performance in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), Gatchalian emphasized […]
Parañaque 2nd District Representative Brian Yamsuan has called on the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to take into account the welfare of commuters and the job security of transport workers in setting the rules on the allocation of rider-partners for motorcycle taxi platforms. Yamsuan, a vice chairperson of the House Committee on Transportation, also urged DOTr Secretary […]
The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), Department of Health (DOH), World Health Organization (WHO), and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) have reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating Universal Health Care (UHC) through stronger local health systems, improved health financing, and evidence-informed local leadership. The commitment was highlighted during the High-Level UHC Summit 2026, […]
Senator Mark Villar called for stronger and more coordinated measures to safeguard the country’s food security amid the looming threat of “Super” El Niño, warning that prolonged dry conditions could disrupt food production and distribution, drive up prices, and put vulnerable Filipino households at risk. According to the Office of Civil Defense, agricultural damage caused […]
Congressman Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. wants all pet crematoriums operating or intending to operate in municipalities and cities to secure accreditation from the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI), through House Bill No. 11784. To be known as the “Pet Crematorium Accreditation Act,” HB 11784 states that no city or municipality shall […]
Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso pitched the City of Manila as a prime destination for American and foreign investment on Thursday, telling representatives of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines that the city will not raise taxes on businesses. Domagoso made the assurance during a courtesy call by the AmCham Philippines delegation at […]