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Amid increasing threats to border controls, Senator Kiko Pangilinan expressed strong support for comprehensive immigration modernization measures aimed at strengthening national security, combating transnational crime, human trafficking, and visa abuse. Pangilinan led the hearing of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights, joint with Civil Service, Government Reorganization and Professional Regulation, Trade, Commerce and […]
A bill filed by Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson seeks to grant an amnesty on unpaid estate taxes covering the estates of individuals who died on or before Dec. 31, 2025, with outstanding or accrued tax liabilities as of that date. Senate Bill No. 1889 aims to broaden the tax base and accelerate revenue […]
Senator Bong Go emphasized the importance of making financial assistance more accessible following the approval on third and final reading of Senate Bill No. 155, a measure seeking to simplify documentary requirements for Filipinos applying for government financial assistance. SBN 155 aims to remove unnecessary hurdles that often prevent poor and vulnerable Filipinos from immediately […]
The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) reaffirmed its commitment to consumer welfare and electric cooperative (EC) sustainability through strengthened collaboration with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on the implementation of the Uniform National Lifeline Subsidy Rate under ERC Resolution No. 2, series of 2026. Held on 25 February 2026, PHILRECA, ERC, and APEC […]
The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs chaired by Bukidnon Representative Jonathan Keith Flores, in a joint hearing with the Committee on Health presided by Manila Representative Giselle Mary Maceda, approved—subject to style and amendments—the consolidated bill on access to medical cannabis use. The consolidated measures are House Bills (HBs) 193, 2861, 367, 420, 1115, and […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso announced the release of ₱66,821,000 in clothing allowances for over 9,000 personnel of the city government. Domagoso also assured Job Order (JO) and Contract of Service (COS) personnel under the Manila Health Department and city-run hospitals that their delayed January salaries would be paid within the week. Addressing […]
Senator Chiz Escudero will lead Senate hearings on a priority measure that will disqualify relatives of public officials from entering into government contracts, following his appointment as chairperson of a newly created subcommittee under the Committee on Civil Service, Government Reorganization and Professional Regulation. The Senate approved the veteran legislator’s designation during plenary after Majority […]
Marking the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, Senator Kiko Pangilinan reflected on the power of collective action, saying that history has shown how what once seemed impossible can become reality when people unite for the common good. “Nagiging posible ang imposible sa sama-samang pagkilos ng sari-saring sektor para sa kapakanan ng nakakarami,” […]
Motivated by the number of patients, caregivers, and healthcare workers who have benefited from his hospital feeding efforts, Senator Bong Go continued the initiative of bringing warm meals to various public hospitals and community facilities across the country. What began as a simple attempt to help those spending long hours in hospitals has grown into […]
Camarines Sur (CamSur) representatives led by Luigi Villafuerte and Migz Villafuerte have backed the push by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) for stronger and sustained measures to protect media workers, as a means to guarantee a free and independent press, which is one hallmark of a vibrant democracy. “Government should put a premium on […]