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A member of the House of Representatives committee on local government urged local government units to explore “rescue buys” of farmers’ crops to prevent produce dumping due to oversupply. This as reports of dumping of crops once again circulate, with truckloads of carrots and cabbage reportedly being dumped by the roadside in Tublay, Benguet, with […]
The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a measure declaring September of every year as National Bullying Awareness and Prevention Month, as Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III stressed that protecting children must include ensuring that schools and communities are safe spaces where they can learn and grow without fear. House Bill No. […]
Quezon City is harnessing citizen participation and artificial intelligence to strengthen preparedness and response to monsoon rains, typhoons, flooding, and other disasters. The City Government and LyfSaver, a community-powered and AI-assisted disaster information platform, are connecting citizen-generated reports with existing response systems, including Helpline 122 and iReport. The partnership was highlighted today during the “QC, […]
Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero issued a triple ruling on impartiality and decorum in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, delivering pointed reminders to prosecutors, the respondent’s defense counsel, and senator‑judges to uphold fairness, professionalism, and public confidence in the Senate sitting as an impeachment court. Escudero reminded the prosecution team that their duty […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano expressed support for a measure seeking to ensure the proper reintegration of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) returning to the country for good, emphasizing the need to implement this through stronger interagency cooperation. “Let me express support for the bill. It’s a very good bill, we need it,” the veteran […]
Senator Bong Go urged young Filipinos to spend more time participating in sports and other meaningful activities instead of remaining excessively immersed in social media and gadgets, stressing the role of physical activity in promoting discipline, resilience, and healthier lifestyles. Speaking during a Senate hearing, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports said sports […]
Senator Bong Go lauded the turnover of the Super Health Center in Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat underscoring the importance of bringing basic healthcare services closer to communities, particularly those located far from major hospitals. Go commended the local government of Kalamansig, led by Mayor Ronan Garcia, as well as health officials, medical workers, and other partners […]
Local communities will have a direct say on whether a nuclear power plant can be built in their area under a measure being deliberated by the House of Representatives, effectively democratizing a key part of the country’s proposed shift to nuclear energy. The House Special Committee on Nuclear Energy, chaired by Pangasinan 2nd District Representative […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has ordered an aggressive city-wide campaign against leptospirosis, ordering health center workers to go door-to-door in their communities instead of waiting for patients to come in. This was the directive of Domagoso as the city recorded a dramatic surge in infections following the recent habagat flooding. Prior to […]
Committee on Migrant Workers Chairperson Senaor Raffy Tulfo urged his colleagues to support the immediate passage of Senate Bill No. 2423 or “The Bagong Balikbayan Act” which establishes a comprehensive, integrated, and sustainable reintegration program for returning Overseas Filipino Workers. In his sponsorship speech for SB No. 2423 , Tulfo said that while the Department […]