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Senator Grace Poe affirmed her advocacy for animal rights, and said she would continue pushing for the passage of her bill strengthening the country’s animal welfare law. Poe also lauded the initiatives of private groups and individuals helping improve the situation of animals. “Kapag sama-samang kumikilos ang mga pribadong grupo at indibidwal para sa isang […]
Senator Mark Villar delivered his sponsorship speech on the proposed amendments to the charter of the Development Bank of the Philippines. Senate Bill No. 2804 authored by Villar and Senate President Chiz Escudero has undergone multiple consultative meetings, public hearings, and technical working group sessions to craft Committee Report No. 308, which Senator Mark sponsored […]
The soon-to-rise Bacolod Tree and Eco Park in Alangilan, Bacolod City is scheduled for its most-awaited groundbreaking ceremony on September 4, 2024. The project has an estimated amount of P47 million and will stand on 8.7 hectares. “It is a promising recreational area for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.” “It is a promising recreational […]
At Monday’s flag-raising ceremony of the House of Representatives, guest speaker South Cotabato Representative Peter Miguel emphasized the crucial role of the government in safeguarding the nation’s maritime resources. Miguel expounded on the theme, “Pamana ng Karagatan: Ating Alagaan para sa Kinabukasan,” stressing the need for collective action in preserving the Philippines’ maritime heritage for […]
The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) in collaboration with the World Bank successfully held a consultative meeting today at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel to discuss and provide inputs for the World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for the Philippines for 2025-2028. Quirino Governor Dax Cua, ULAP National President, emphasized the importance of […]
A revolutionary and transformative new social amelioration program was launched in the grandest manner possible by distributing a total of P5.28 billion in financial aid in just two days to 1.32 million Filipino parents of senior high school students to defray the costs of education and help them achieve their education goals. Speaker Martin Romualdez, […]
The Quezon City government and sustainable housing startup BillionBricks unveiled the country’s first net-zero home as part of efforts to promote affordable and sustainable housing solutions. Mayor Joy Belmonte witnessed the unveiling of the first net-zero home, dubbed Sienna Net-Zero Model House, at the BillionBricks Experience Center in Barangay Bagong Silangan. “Kahanga-hanga ang ganitong teknolohiya […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano voiced support for Senator Risa Hontiveros’ push to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) but proposed an alternative approach regarding their tax regulations. “Would it be a remedy to put an absurd amount of tax amending the tax law that Senator Risa said, but let’s say putting a 10,000 percent tax […]
In a groundbreaking move to revolutionize public service delivery, the Senate of the Philippines, led by Senate President Chiz Escudero, has launched in Tuguegarao City and Talisay City, Cebu, the “Senate Assist,” an innovative online platform that delivers essential medical and social services directly to the fingertips of Filipinos, wherever they may be. “With Senate […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III challenged Congress to stop merely acting tough and instead exercise real power over the Vice President’s budget. In an interview with radio DzBB, Pimentel said Congress should take seriously Vice President Sara Duterte’s statement that she would leave it with Congress what to decide with her budget. Duterte is […]