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Senator Mark Villar continues his support for local products in the recently concluded 18th International Food Exhibit (IFEX) Philippines, one of the country’s premier trade shows. Along with the Department of Trade and Industry, Villar participated in the opening ceremony, marking the start of the three-day exhibit that showcases the rich and diverse heritage of […]
Senator Bong Go reiterated his call for stronger efforts from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to ensure that every Filipino is fully aware of their membership status and benefits due to them under the Universal Health Care (UHC) law. As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, Go emphasized the need for […]
Senator Grace Poe urged the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to ramp up the completion of the MRT-7 to improve connectivity and ease the public’s commuting woes. With the upcoming EDSA repair and the traffic it will bring, Poe said the timely completion of the railway project will provide an additional mass transportation option to the […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero is calling on the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) for a fair, fast and transparent implementation of the Non-Contact Apprehension Policy or NCAP to ease concerns over the program’s enforcement. The Supreme Court has lifted the temporary restraining order on NCAP, and reactions to its resumption have not been encouraging, Escudero […]
The PHIVOLCS Modernization Act of 2025 (RA No. 12180), championed by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, was brought to the forefront during the presentation of newly enacted laws at Malacañang Palace recently. The event was attended by officials from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), and members […]
Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to strengthening the Malasakit Centers program as part of his oversight functions in ensuring proper implementation of the law being the Chair of the Senate Committee on Health. Responding to a media interview about the program’s success, especially in far-flung areas, Go emphasized that the Malasakit Centers are […]
In a critical move to address the disrupted supply route to Samar, key government agencies convened for an emergency meeting led by the Office of Civil Defense and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). At the forefront of the discussions was Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan, who strongly advocated for swift, coordinated […]
Senator Bong Go gave a lighthearted but clear message during a recent radio interview, reminding the public that the use of technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) comes with a responsibility to uphold integrity and protect the truth after being asked about a viral AI-generated image that portrayed him as a baby. While amused by […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III proposed a six-year term for barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials, counted from their election in 2023. Pimentel said the adjustment is necessary to avoid holding the next barangay elections in 2028, which coincides with the presidential polls. “Let’s not exhaust the Filipino people,” the veteran legislator said. “Do we […]
Reelected Senator Bato Dela Rosa is set to launch a Senate inquiry into the recent threatening of retired police officers by the investigators from the International Criminal Court (ICC). This, as Dela Rosa revealed that the ICC has an ongoing mission in a hotel in Pasay City where they are forcing the retired officers of […]