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Citing his heavy workload, Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson relinquished the chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation to Senator Risa Hontiveros. Lacson said he discussed the matter during the majority bloc’s caucus, and that Hontiveros was amenable to taking over as chairperson of the committee. “Amenable naman si Sen. […]
Laguna Governor Sol Aragones launched “Isumbong sa Pulis” Drive to boost public access to 911 emergency services in their province. Aragones stressed the importance of strong police visibility, especially in remote areas where crimes are more likely to occur. “Ang gusto natin yung pulis nasa labas talaga, umiikot talaga lalo dun sa mga liblib na […]
The Subcommittee on the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) of the House Committee on Local Government met to discuss several legislative proposals seeking to strengthen meritocracy in government, particularly at the local level. Measures taken up include House Bills (HBs) 1110, 6067, and 6127, which seek to consolidate all performance measurement tools and rewards […]
Digitalizing agricultural data is key to boosting productivity and keeping food prices stable, Senator Win Gatchalian said. “An agricultural information system (AIS) would provide real-time insights on crop yields, market demand, and other important farm data to help empower farmers to optimize harvests and help prevent price increases caused by inefficiency,” said Gatchalian as he […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan led the public hearing for his proposed measures to revive the Bureau of Agriculture Cooperatives and to renationalize agricultural extension services to modernize the country’s agriculture sector, provide ample government support to farmers and fisherfolk, increase their productivity, and achieve food self-sufficiency. As chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and […]
The House Committee on Legislative Franchises is set to conduct a motu proprio inquiry in aid of legislation into issues surrounding the legislative franchise of Solar Para sa Bayan Corporation, following concerns raised over compliance and the protection of the consuming public. Earlier during the Committee on Legislative Franchises proceedings, Cong. Presley C. De Jesus, […]
Believing that the National Building Code (NBC) is ripe for an overhaul, Camarines Sur (CamSur) Representatives Migz Villafuerte and Luigi Villafuerte are appealing to senators to similarly pass this year a House-approved bill aimed at making Philippine infrastructure far more resilient, especially in the face of the increasingly devastating impact of erratic weather. The solons said that among […]
With a solemn yet festive celebration, the Municipality of Pulilan marked its 230th Founding Anniversary recently at the Pambayang Liwasan ng Pulilan, highlighting the town’s rich history, deep-rooted faith, and sustained commitment to public service under the banner of “Ramdam na Serbisyo.”The commemoration began with a Holy Mass, attended by local officials, municipal employees, and […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III announced the development of the “House Book” app, a key component of the House of Representatives’ shift to blockchain-enabled, fully digital processes aimed at making congressional work more transparent, accessible, and accountable to the public. Speaking at the resumption of the House session, Dy said digitalization is central to restoring […]
Senator Erwin Tulfo slammed the Chinese Embassy in Manila after it publicly condemned statements made by several Philippine officials regarding the West Philippine Sea issue. “You have no right to censure our officials for their statements about you taking away our territory—territory that has been proven to be ours,” Tulfo stressed. The legislator’s remarks stemmed […]