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“More than ever, the government needs young, passionate and idealistic leaders to help change it from within.” Senator Bam Aquino made this pronouncement in the light of moves to postpone the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections slated in the last Monday of October this year. According to the legislator, more young Filipinos are joining the […]
Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros appealed to the public not to discriminate against internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Marawi who are seeking temporary shelter in nearby cities after fleeing the armed conflict between government troops and the Maute terrorist group. Hontiveros said that there were reports that a number of Maranaos have complained of discrimination. […]
Senator Sonny Angara is pushing anew for the passage of the Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination bill which, he said, has been languishing in the legislative mill for decades. “As the country celebrates Pride Month, we are joining the call to fight for equality and to end all forms of discrimination. We must protect every citizen against […]
“Do you have a minute? Let us pray for peace.” This was the message and plea of the newly-convened Pasa Lord Prayer Movement which urges Filipinos of every religious and political denomination to pray for peace and prosperity in the country. The nationwide prayer campaign is set to be launched at noon on July […]
In light of the current security issues in the country, Senator Sonny Trillanes IV has filed a bill providing for an increase in the standing force of the Armed Forces of the Philippines through the recruitment and special enlistment of Provisional Enlisted Personnel (PEP). According to Trillanes, a former officer of the AFP, “The […]
Members of the House committee on banks and financial intermediaries chaired by Rep. Ben Evardone (Lone District, Eastern Samar) on Thursday batted for stronger and ample security and protection for bank depositors following the Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI) data processing error and alleged skimming of automated teller machine (ATM) deposit accounts of Banco […]
Senate President Koko Pimentel III outlined his vision for Philippine economic development, and called on the country’s economic managers to check on the development model of Fujian Province in China. Pimentel was in Fuzhou, Fujian, China for the BRICS Political Parties, Think-tanks, and Civil Society Organizations Forum 2017. “I am very impressed with Fujian. […]
Senate President Koko Pimentel III declared his support for sustainable tourism that would improve quality of life for all, respect for the environment’s regenerative capacities, and more inclusive decision-making processes along with the growth in the tourism sector. Pimentel made his statement in a speech before the 6th United Nations World Tourism Organization International […]
The Senate Committee on Government Corporations and Public Enterprises conducted a hearing on bills seeking to amend Republic Act No. 8282 to give the state-run Social Security System (SSS) more powers to enable it to grow their funds. Senator Dick Gordon, committee chair, noted that the fund life of the SSS was shortened by […]
Senator Joel Villanueva has formally filed a bill that seeks to penalize any person or entity who maliciously offer, publish, distribute, circulate, and spread false news or information in print, broadcast or online media. Under Senate Bill No. 1492 or An Act Penalizing the Malicious Distribution of False News and Other Related Violations, false […]