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The vice chair of the House of Representatives’ public order and safety committee has expressed his alarm over the recent spate of violence involving cops and urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) leadership to sanction its erring members to prevent erosion of public trust in the PNP. “We expect our cops to uphold public safety, […]
The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) has clarified that the Feed-in Tariff Allowance (FIT-All) is a mandatory and uniform charge for all on-grid electricity consumers in the Philippines. In a statement, the association explained that the charge is established under the approved FIT rules of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and is intended […]
Ormocanons had a wonderful time welcoming the Christmas season with joy at the Ormoc City Plaza recently. Mayor Lucy Torres Gomez and 4th District of Leyte Representative Richard Gomez led the event organized by the Local Government Unit of Ormoc. The Parade of Lights, featuring beloved animated characters, illuminated the streets with10 gigantic floats. The […]
Pampanga First District Representative Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. filed House Bill No. 6504 granting tax deductions to qualified parents or legal guardians of Children with Special Needs (CSNs) and Youth with Special Needs (YSNs). Under HB 6504, qualified parents or legal guardians of CSNs and/or YSNs shall be granted a deduction of P50,000 from their […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson pushed for safeguards to make sure that a bill seeking to accelerate the construction of classrooms and school buildings will not be marred by conflict of interest – or worse, create another “Napoles.” Lacson emphasized that while he fully supports the initiative to accelerate the construction of classrooms and […]
Affirming his commitment to strengthening accountability within the country’s agricultural and irrigation sectors, Senator Kiko Pangilinan introduced new transparency mechanisms and digital governance initiatives for the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA). In a manifestation, the veteran legislator underscored the importance of sustained transparency reforms to ensure that government programs deliver […]
Senator Bong Go expressed admiration as he looked back at the courage, heroism, and personal sacrifice of Captain Jerome Jacuba of the Philippine Army when he was on duty in Mindanao. “Saludo ako sa katapangan at kabayanihan ni Capt. Jacuba. Hindi matatawaran ang sinakripisyo niya sa bayan,” said Go who personally met the blinded army […]
In a show of unity across major political centers of the country, a combined 97 lawmakers from Metro Manila and Mindanao have declared their full and unwavering support for Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III, hailing his leadership as essential to restoring integrity, stability, and public trust in the House of Representatives. The Metro Manila […]
Construction is underway for the new Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Provincial Office in City of Ilagan. The office will serve as a dedicated center to provide enhanced services and support for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families across Isabela. Mayor Josemarie Diaz announced during the groundbreaking ceremony at the City Civic Center, Barangay […]
Senate Committee on Public Services Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo expressed strong dismay over the continuing complaints he has been receiving from consumers regarding the poor services of water providers in various parts of the country, including PrimeWater. During his committee’s hearing, Tulfo noted that the issues surrounding PrimeWater’s service were already raised during the September […]