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Senator Joel Villanueva has expressed alarm over the reported lapses and irregularities of the National Food Authority (NFA) when it comes to its rice procurement process. “What happened to the NFA’s procurement process especially the NFA people who directly buy and sell from the farmers in the agricultural regions?” Villanueva asked NFA administrator Jason Aquino […]
Senator Sonny Angara has reiterated his nomination of legendary tattoo artist Whang-od Oggay for the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA), or the National Living Treasures Award, for her “exceptional embodiment of the Filipino’s rich heritage.” “Whang-od, who reportedly turned 99 on February 17, deserves the GAMABA award given her valuable contribution to fostering and […]
Senator Cynthia Villar has proposed amendments to the bill creating the coconut levy trust fund to make sure that the benefits for the 3.5 million farmers are protected and maximized. During the period of individual amendments on Senate Bill 1233 or the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Act at the plenary session of the Senate, […]
Traffic is not just a Metro Manila disease but one which has spread all over the country, Senator Sonny Angara declared in a recent statement, prodding government “to look beyond” the National Capital Region in applying cures to the transportation crisis. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has presented its latest figures on the worsening […]
“Barangay health workers, for the most part, engage in voluntary service in looking after the wellness of the people in our communities. They go above and beyond the call of their duties and take care of the sick. They help ensure that people in the barangays who have less in life would have more in […]
Members of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino – Lakas ng Bayan (PDP Laban) who are tagged in the drug list of party chairman, President Rodrigo Duterte, will be dealt with accordingly, Senate President Koko Pimentel III has stated. Pimentel, also the president of PDP-Laban, said his partymates who are named in the list will be suspended […]
Senator Joel Villanueva filed a resolution seeking to inquire and review the approval and monitoring process of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for the applications of Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECCs). Villanueva sought the inquiry in relation to the recent issue surrounding Boracay Island where some establishments in the area were found non-compliant […]
Senator Sonny Angara has called for the full implementation of the Integrated History Law that mandates the teaching of Filipino-Muslim and indigenous peoples’ (IPs) history in both basic and higher education in the country. “As both houses of Congress are working on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), we should endeavor to have a better […]
Senator Nancy Binay urged the Senate to investigate the need to promote a “zero-waste” tourism policy in the world famous resort island of Boracay. “The threats of inefficient waste management on the environment, especially on tourist destinations in the country still persist,” Binay said in filing Senate Resolution no. 313. The Senate Committees on Environment […]
“The worsening traffic situation in Metro Manila now costs PhP 3.5 billion per day in lost opportunities, according to a recent study made by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This is equivalent to almost PhP 1.3 trillion in a year.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, Chairman of the House Committee […]