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The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs chaired by Bukidnon Representative Jonathan Keith Flores, in a joint hearing with the Committee on Health presided by Manila Representative Giselle Mary Maceda, approved—subject to style and amendments—the consolidated bill on access to medical cannabis use. The consolidated measures are House Bills (HBs) 193, 2861, 367, 420, 1115, and […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso announced the release of ₱66,821,000 in clothing allowances for over 9,000 personnel of the city government. Domagoso also assured Job Order (JO) and Contract of Service (COS) personnel under the Manila Health Department and city-run hospitals that their delayed January salaries would be paid within the week. Addressing […]
Senator Chiz Escudero will lead Senate hearings on a priority measure that will disqualify relatives of public officials from entering into government contracts, following his appointment as chairperson of a newly created subcommittee under the Committee on Civil Service, Government Reorganization and Professional Regulation. The Senate approved the veteran legislator’s designation during plenary after Majority […]
Marking the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, Senator Kiko Pangilinan reflected on the power of collective action, saying that history has shown how what once seemed impossible can become reality when people unite for the common good. “Nagiging posible ang imposible sa sama-samang pagkilos ng sari-saring sektor para sa kapakanan ng nakakarami,” […]
Motivated by the number of patients, caregivers, and healthcare workers who have benefited from his hospital feeding efforts, Senator Bong Go continued the initiative of bringing warm meals to various public hospitals and community facilities across the country. What began as a simple attempt to help those spending long hours in hospitals has grown into […]
Camarines Sur (CamSur) representatives led by Luigi Villafuerte and Migz Villafuerte have backed the push by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) for stronger and sustained measures to protect media workers, as a means to guarantee a free and independent press, which is one hallmark of a vibrant democracy. “Government should put a premium on […]
The Provincial Government of Bohol under the leadership of Governor Aris Aumentado, has been officially recognized as drug-free in the 2025 Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Performance Audit. The province and its 33 municipalities earned a “High Functional” rating — a significant jump from 23 towns in 2024 — reflecting stronger anti-drug programs and effective grassroots […]
The House Committee on Tourism, chaired by Romblon Representative Eleandro Jesus Madrona approved the measure consolidating 18 bills to seek to abolish the travel tax, subject to the crafting of a clear and sustainable alternative funding mechanism for important programs supported by the tax collections. The panel consolidated House Bills 7367, 7443, 7612, 7703, 7757, […]
Committee on Public Services Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo expressed dismay over the Boss Ironman Endurance Challenge due to numerous traffic violations and accidents involving its participants. During the Committee on Tourism hearing, Tulfo presented videos showing participants blatantly breaking traffic rules, including running red lights, counterflowing, and actions endangering others on the road. “Dahil ba […]
As efforts to abolish the travel tax gain momentum, Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano welcomed the House of Representatives’ approval of a similar bill he earlier filed in the Senate at the start of the 20th Congress in July 2025. This came after the House Committee on Tourism approved the same measure on February […]