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Known for its rich and diverse cuisine, Pampanga, may soon be named as the culinary capital of the Philippines with the recent approval of a Senate bill seeking to recognize its significant contribution to Filipino gastronomy and cultural heritage. Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2797, authored by Senator Lito Lapid, was approved on third and final […]
The government must not waste any more time fulfilling its promises to extend assistance to former fighters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) who availed of the state’s amnesty program. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this after chairing a consultative meeting with officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in […]
Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his commitment to support the future generations of the country by helping in the advancement of programs designed to provide support to indigent students seeking higher education opportunities. Aligned with Go’s advocacy are government programs aimed at providing a critical pathway for many to pursue their academic dreams such as the […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero said the value-add tax (VAT) refund mechanism for non-resident travelers is a long overdue initiative the country needs to lure more visitors and increase tourist haul. Escudero made the statement as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr signed the legislation amending the National Internal Revenue Code to provide for the VAT refund to […]
Senator Robin Padilla appealed to the government to adopt a less restrictive treatment of refugees and stateless persons, especially those displaced by armed conflict, violence, persecution and insecurity. Padilla made the appeal in a message of solidarity at the culminating activity of the 10-year implementation of the National Action Plan to End Statelessness in Makati […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo expressed concern over the surge fees imposed by the Transportation Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) including Grab Philippines, especially amid the holiday season. “Maraming reklamo ang nakarating sa akin mula sa mga pasaherong gumagamit ng Grab na ayon sa kanila, kasama sa sinisingil na pasahe ng nasabing ride hailing application ang napakalaking surge […]
The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability chaired by Manila Representative Joel Chua is now preparing two bills aimed at regulating (1) the allocation and utilization of confidential and intelligence funds and (2) special disbursing officers (SDOs). The bills are being crafted based on the results of its investigation into the alleged misuse […]
The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental led by Governor Bong Lacson won the bid for the 2027 IFOAM Organic World Congress at Nanhua University in Taiwan.With 128 votes, the province bagged the hosting against Brisbane, Australia which had 92 votes. The Organic World Congress co-organized by the IFOAM – Organics International is held every three […]
Six individuals nominated by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to serve as Philippine ambassadors to foreign countries are set to face scrutiny before the congressional Commission on Appointments (CA). CA Assistant Minority Leader and Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel named the presidential nominees awaiting their confirmation hearings as follows: The public may submit to the […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III expressed cautious optimism over the recent decline in the unemployment rate, as reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The PSA report indicated that the employment rate was recorded at 96.1 percent. This was higher than the employment rate in October 2023 at 95.8 percent and in July 2024 […]