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Several prominent figures in the entertainment industry came in full force to express strong support for the senatorial run of former Senator Kiko Pangilinan in the upcoming May polls. Present during the Artists’ Night hosted by Pangilinan and his wife, actress Sharon Cuneta at a Makati restaurant were singers Ogie Alcasid, Jed Madela, Darren Espanto, […]
The Senate approved the E-Governance Act on Third and Final reading, a measure championed by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano that paves the way for Filipinos to thrive in the digital age. The bill received broad support, with 21 senators voting in favor and no votes against or abstentions during the plenary session. The E-Governance Act […]
Former Senator Kiko Pangilinan has proposed a law requiring all newly elected and appointed officials to experience living with the poor for several days, aiming to foster empathy and gain a deeper perspective on poverty’s realities. If elected, Pangilinan said legislating this program will be one of his top priorities, in line with his advocacy […]
Senator Migz Zubiri welcomed the Senate’s approval on third reading of Senate Bill No. 2906, also known as the Philippine Agriculturists Act, hailing it as a long overdue recognition of the vital role of agriculturists in national development. “This is a great day for our fellow agriculturists, who have been waiting for a long time […]
The Senate approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2895 amending Republic Act No. 10591 otherwise known as the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act. “With the approval of the amendments under the bill, it clarifies licensing and registration procedures which will promote compliance; strengthens regulations against illegal firearms and enhances public safety; […]
Rather than throwing brickbats over the supposed timing and intent of the approval by the House of Representatives’ labor and employment committee of the wage hike bill, the committee’s chairperson urged the country to instead stand united in calling for the immediate passage of the measure. “Mas mahalaga po na tumindig tayo at magkaisa para […]
The Negros Occidental Palarong Panlalawigan officially kicked with its opening ceremony at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City.The event began with a parade by various athletic delegations all over Negros Occidental, including the Bacolod City Division Athletic Association Division, Bago City Division Athletic Association Division, Cadiz City Division Athletic Association Division, among many […]
The House of Representatives is working on a bill (House Bill 8659) meant to raise the plumbing profession to an engineering profession. A technical committee was tasked to iron out some provisions and harmonize the bill with those of related professions such as sanitary engineering. “I first give credit to my friend and colleague, Congresswoman […]
Following the release of the Year Two Report of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II), former Davao City lawmaker Karlo Nograles has pledged to make early childhood care and development (ECCD) a top priority, vowing to establish at least one Child Development Center (CDC) in each of the city’s 182 barangays to combat […]
Former Philippine National Police and now Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa expressed disappointment over the resurgence of drugs in the country after the term of former President Rodrigo Duterte. The lawmaker compared the anecdotes during the implementation of Duterte’s drug war and the current administration’s anti-narcotics campaign. “Ang daming tao na nagsasabi na nagpapasalamat sila […]