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Six years after the signing of the landmark Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL), Senator Migz Zubiri unveiled The Road to Peace: Crafting the Bangsamoro Organic Law, a coffee table book chronicling the legislative journey of one of the most significant milestones in Philippine history. The launch took place at the Old Senate Session Hall in the […]
All 4,744 employees – elected, co-terminus, casual, and contract of service – each received 10 kilos of rice and ham recently from the city government of Angeles, under the leadership of Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. Among the beneficiaries of the rice subsidy and food packages are the 915 permanent, 329 casual, 16 contractual personnel; […]
The House Committee on Public Order and Safety, chaired by Santa Rosa City Representative Dan Fernandez, approved with amendments, House Bill 11140, seeking to raise the compulsory age of retirement for officers and non-officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP). The bill, primarily authored by Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, recommends 57 years as the compulsory […]
Former Davao Representative and Civil Service Commission Chair Karlo Nograles on Thursday issued an early reminder to Davaoeños preparing for the Yuletide season: “Keep safe, don’t drink and drive.” He likewise emphasized the importance of using alternative transport options to ensure road safety and prevent accidents during one of the most festive times of the […]
Quirino Governor Dakila Carlo Cua, as President of both the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) and the United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC), represented local and regional governments of the Philippines and the Asia Pacific at the Fourth Meeting of the Board of the Fund for Responding to Loss […]
Senators, led by Senate President Chiz Escudero, unanimously passed a resolution expressing their profound sympathy and sincere condolences to the family of former Senator Santanina Tillah Rasul, whom they honored as a trailblazer for opening doors to women and Muslims. Rasul, who passed away on November 28, 2024 at the age of 94, dedicated her […]
To help protect celebrity endorsers from being dragged into illegal investment scams, Senator Robin Padilla has filed a bill penalizing such illegal activities. Padilla’s Senate Bill 2889 aims to prevent a repeat of what happened to actress Nerizza “Neri” Naig-Miranda, who was arrested for alleged syndicated estafa and violations of the Securities Regulation Code. “Recent […]
Senator Bong Go, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, has praised the inclusion of dental services in the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) healthcare benefit packages. The initiative marks a significant step in expanding universal healthcare access, prioritizing preventive oral healthcare, and fulfilling promises made to the Filipino people. “This is a […]
Mayor Tessa Constantino of Malungon, Sarangani recently led the Children’s Month Culmination 2024 with the theme “Break the Prevalence, End the Violence: Protecting Children, Creating a Safe Philippines!” “As leaders and stewards of this municipality, we are reminded that our children are not just our future, but what is important now is that they are […]
The House Committee on Population and Family Relations, chaired by Isabela Representative Ian Paul Dy, approved in principle House Bill 11117, also known as the “Fraudulent Birth Certificate Cancellation Law.” Originally approved on Nov. 27 this year, the panel reconvened to reconsider the approval of HB 11117 as a stand-alone measure, since its previous approval […]