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House Committee on Human Rights Chair and Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante Jr., in his privilege speech, condemned the reported water cannon attack by Chinese forces that injured three Filipino fishermen near Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, calling the incident a “clear and unacceptable violation of human rights and international law.”Abante […]
Senator Erwin Tulfo clarified that the proposed 2026 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) prohibits the presence of any politician in the payouts of cash assistance provided by the government. Tulfo set the record straight during the bicameral conference on the bill containing the P6.793-trillion national budget for next year as some lawmakers raised objection against the […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan underscored the importance of establishing a national soil testing program as a cornerstone strategy to address the country’s ongoing rice crisis and ensure long-term food security. In light of rising rice prices, reduced farm productivity, and increasing pressure on domestic supply, Pangilinan said that scientific, data-driven interventions in increasing crop yields are […]
Senator Bong Go personally visited the fire-affected area in Barangay 164, Talipapa, Caloocan City to meet residents displaced by the December 1 blaze that impacted hundreds of families. During the visit, Go outlined the assistance being provided and discussed his ongoing efforts in the Senate to strengthen disaster preparedness and support mechanisms for communities affected […]
House Deputy Majority Leader Zia Alonto Adiong expressed confidence that the bicameral conference committee will complete its work on the proposed 2026 national budget in time for ratification next week, avoiding what he described as the “worst-case scenario” of a reenacted budget. In an ambush interview, Adiong said both the House and Senate contingents are […]
Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson led the blessing and inauguration of the Center for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases (CEMREID) at the Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital in Silay City. Lacson said the new center underscores the Provincial Government’s commitment to providing responsive, modern, and life-saving healthcare services to every Negrense. “This gives even greater […]
Senator Camille Villar reaffirmed her steadfast commitment to championing neurodiversity, sensory inclusion, and the rights of Filipinos with invisible disabilities as she emphasized sensory safety as a public health concern and a human rights imperative. Villar led the ribbon-cutting ceremony and addressed attendees at the opening of “iMvisible,” a digital art exhibit celebrating the talents […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan called on senators to pass Senate Bill No. 1624, which will create the Congressional Commission on Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food Security (AGRICOM) to address the pervasive threats to the country’s agriculture sector and national food security. In a sponsorship speech, Pangilinan urged fellow senators to pass his proposed measure that will create […]
Senator Bong Go dispatched his Malasakit Team to extend additional aid to displaced workers in Cagayan de Oro City recently. Through the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program, beneficiaries received short-term employment assistance after completing ten days of work. “Ito ay isang pagkakataon na makatulong sa inyong […]
Pampanga First District Representative Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. expressed support on the Anti-Political Dynasty Bill being pushed in the 20th Congress.“Ang pagpasa ng Anti-Dynasty Bill ay isang paraan para maibalik ang tiwala ng tao sa pamahalaan,” Lazatin said. “Naniniwala ako na mas magiging inclusive at accountable ang gobyerno pag naipasa ito.” “Naniniwala ako na mas […]