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House Committee on Human Rights Chair Benny Abante Jr. welcomed the creation of the Special Committee on Human Rights Coordination, and said the initiative “will contribute to efforts to promote and enforce human rights in the country”. According to Abante, “a government takes its cue from its leaders.” “The President, by issuing Administrative Order No. […]
“Sayang na naman. Paulit-ulit na lang.” This was how AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee lamented the recent news of Isabela farmers dumping thousands of kilos of unsold mangoes due to the very low price being offered by middlemen and wholesalers. “Nakalulungkot at talagang nakapanghihinayang ang ganitong balita na pinipili na lang itapon ng ating […]
AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for issuing direct marching orders to fight against illegal vape products and cigarettes. “We share the President’s concern as illegal vape and e-cigarettes are becoming more and more accessible to the youth,” Reyes said. Reyes also renewed his call to transfer the mandate of […]
Senator Chiz Escudero said drug test requirements by government agencies should encompass all types of drugs, to include the so-called “rich man’s drugs” such as cocaine and ecstasy. Escudero stated that limiting drug tests to only a few substances such as methamphetamine hydrochloride or “shabu” and marijuana, which is the current practice, creates a loophole […]
Senator Bong Go, chair of the Senate Committee on Health, recently conducted an inspection of the Super Health Center in Calauan, Laguna and joined the celebration of the Calauan Pinya Festival. The visit highlights his ongoing commitment to help bring public services closer to communities especially in improving access to medical services in the grassroots. […]
Senator Grace Poe warned the water shortage being felt in a number of provinces could happen anew if the management of water resources is not addressed. “Tagtuyot ngayon, baha naman sigurado sa susunod na buwan. Tila ito na ang reyalidad para sa ating mga kababayan taon-taon na lang,” Poe said as she presides over the […]
The House Committee on Energy chaired by Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco on Tuesday began deliberations on House Resolutions (HRs) 1685 and 1690 to address the frequent power issues in the Luzon and Visayas grids.Velasco expressed hope that the hearing would shed light on the matter and eventually contribute to stabilizing the electricity supply. The […]
Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson turned over educational assistance worth a total of P600,000 to 200 scholars of the Catholic Ming Yuan College (CMYC) in Brgy. Blumentritt, Municipality of Murcia. CMYC Board of Trustees Chairman Alfredo Barcelona, CMYC Administrator Fr. Yongxing Cui, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Mariam Castel, and Negros Occ. Scholarship Program Head […]
Senator Chiz Escudero lauded the issuance of Administrative Order No. 22 which establishes a special body to address human rights concerns in the country. In a statement, Escudero expressed his support for this move, emphasizing the need for its effective implementation. “I sincerely hope that the intent and provisions of this issuance will be faithfully […]
“Ang urban gardening ay napakahalaga sa akin. Ito ay para palakasin ang food security dahil abot kamay ang masustansyang gulay dahil ito ay nasa tabing bahay lamang,” Senator Cynthia Villar, chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, stressed at the 9th Las Piñas Urban Gardening and Cooking Festival Inter-Barangay Competition held recently. Villar, […]