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A lawmaker pushing for the mandatory use of solar energy in government buildings has expressed his strong support for Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s call to make it easier for Filipinos to install solar panels in their homes. During his penultimate State of the Nation Address, Marcos appealed to Congress to pass the Sariling Kuryente Act, […]
The House Young Guns—Deputy Speakers Francisco Paolo Ortega and Jefferson Khonghun, together with Representatives Zia Alonto Adiong, Rodge Gutierrez, and Ernesto Dionisio Jr.—filed House Bill No. 10587 or the “West Philippine Sea Education Act.” The measure institutionalizes a comprehensive West Philippine Sea Education and Awareness Program, mandates the integration of age-appropriate West Philippine Sea education […]
Laguna Governor Sol Aragones led in Los Baños the launch of the provincial government’s Free Flu Vaccine initiative. This is the first batch of thousands of Lagunenses who will receive the free flu vaccine in the province. This is part of the many healthcare and medical services that Aragones and the Provincial government aims to […]
Senator Bong Go called for the full implementation of the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act as he personally extended assistance to families displaced by a recent fire in Pasay City, emphasizing that disaster survivors deserve safe, permanent evacuation centers instead of makeshift shelters. “Parati ko pong sinasabi sa mga nasunugan, nalulungkot ako, nasasaktan ako kapag may […]
Senator Chiz Escudero led the chamber in approving on second reading Senate Bill No. 70, which exempts underprivileged and homeless individuals from posting supersedeas bonds when appealing ejectment cases. The measure, authored by Senator Rodante Marcoleta and sponsored by Escudero as chair of the Committee on Urban Planning, Housing and Resettlement, strengthens legal protections for […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan filed Proposed Senate Resolution No. 574 commending Alex Eala for her historic championship win at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open, making her the first Filipino tennis player to capture a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) singles title. The resolution recognizes Eala as “the most successful Filipino tennis player in history” who cemented her […]
Local government unit (LGU) officials are taking on a stronger voice in the construction of so-called “last mile” public schools in their respective localities, under a new law that President Marcos has signed to expand the access of Filipino learners to basic education by providing for the establishment of these institutions in geographically isolated and disadvantaged […]
The House of Representatives approved on second reading a measure that seeks to mainstream the use of bamboo in construction, positioning the indigenous material as a sustainable, climate-resilient alternative that can generate rural livelihoods, strengthen local industries, and help mitigate climate change. House Bill No. 10312, or the proposed “Bamboo for a Sustainable and Climate-resilient […]
Business permit applications in Quezon City are now more gender-inclusive after an enhancement to the QC Biz Easy platform, allowing applicants to select a non-binary gender option. The enhancement helps ensure that more residents can accurately represent themselves when transacting with the city government, while enabling the city to gather more data that can support […]
Committee on Public Services Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo welcomed the Senate’s approval on second reading of Senate Bill No. 2116 or the “Revised Philippine Coast Guard Law.” Tulfo, Principal Sponsor and Author of the measure, also thanked his colleagues for their support for said measure which will strengthen the manpower of PCG and provide them […]