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Senator Kiko Pangilinan is seeking to abolish the travel tax levied on Filipino tourists traveling abroad, describing the tax as an “economic burden” that hinders the right to travel of those with limited means. “By lowering the cost of international travel, we expect to stimulate passenger volume, increase spending on transport, accommodation, food, and services, […]
Senator Chiz Escudero urged the national government to aggressively market the new 99‑year lease terms under Republic Act No. 12252, saying the measure must be positioned as a long‑term anchor for jobs, capital, and development. Escudero issued the call as the Philippine economy expanded by only 4.4 percent in 2025, below the government’s 5.5 to […]
Senator Bong Go filed Senate Bill No. 1777 seeking to institutionalize the Shared Service Facilities (SSF) Program for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by amending Republic Act No. 6977, the Magna Carta for Small Enterprises, as amended by RA 9501, the Magna Carta for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. The measure aims to make […]
A lawmaking tandem is proposing the creation of a single window system for all social services to ensure easier access and faster service delivery. Through House Bill No. 7465 or the “ACCESS Bill,” Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos and Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos are pushing for the establishment of an Accelerated Citizen-Centered […]
The City of Manila launched “Letters to My TOTGA,” a Valentine’s experience at Paco Park from February 14 to 28, offering a space for reflection on love, loss, and closure. The concept draws inspiration from the story of Jose Rizal and Leonor Rivera, whose long-distance relationship unfolded through handwritten letters and ultimately ended in separation. […]
The Committee on Energy, chaired by Palawan Representative Jose Alvarez approved the substitute bill seeking to reduce government electricity expenditures by mandating the development and utilization of renewable energy systems in all government buildings and facilities. The substitute bill consolidates House Bills (HBs) 458, 1261, 2804, 3040, 3126, 3667, 3942, 4138, 4601, 5090, and 5094, […]
Eradicating corruption is crucial for the Philippines to rise as an economic power like Japan, and to strengthen its military and defense capabilities including in the West Philippine Sea, Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson said. Lacson cited Japan’s recent move to seize a Chinese fishing vessel and arrest its skipper off southern Japan – […]
Staying true to his advocacy of protecting the Philippines’ marine ecosystem and biodiversity, which encompasses the livelihoods of millions of Filipino fisherfolk in the coastal areas, Senator Kiko Pangilinan filed Senate Bill No. 1840, or the Blue Economy Act, to improve the sustainable development of the country’s maritime resources. The measure aims “to improve coordination, […]
Senator Bong Go underscored the role of grassroots sports in youth development and community building as the Fil-Chi Athletic Association Inc. Basketball League formally opened its second season at the Amoranto Stadium in Quezon City. Speaking in his capacity as Chairperson of the Senate Committees on Sports and on Youth, Go emphasized that community-based leagues […]
Camarines Sur Governor and National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte has hailed the fresh commitment of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) for longer runways at regional or alternative airports, so these landing strips can accommodate bigger aircraft, as part of long-term reforms to drastically slash airfare and entice a lot more tourists to see […]