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While seeing the fate that befell some of his colleagues in the flood control project scandal is painful, the evidence has spoken, Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson said. Lacson, who chairs the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, maintained that the investigation into the issue must be fair and follow where the evidence leads, and not […]
Senator Bong Go dispatched his team to Santo Tomas, Pampanga, to deliver support to fire victims affected by the fire incident on January 7. In a video message, Go underlined the Republic Act No. 12076, known as the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act. Signed on December 6, 2024, this law mandates the establishment of permanent, safe, […]
The Liberal Party of the Philippines marks its 80th year, paying tribute to generations of Filipinos whose shared aspirations helped shape a sovereign nation and a democratic tradition. Founded in 1946, the Liberal Party has stood through some of the country’s most defining chapters: the work of rebuilding after war, the long struggle for freedom, […]
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro expressed support for the regional launch of the Trabaho Para sa Bayan (TPB) Plan 2025–2034 of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development Central Visayas (DEPDev 7) held at the Level 1 Atrium of Robinsons Galleria Cebu.“We recognize that employment is not just about numbers — it is about dignity, opportunity, […]
The House of Representatives formally launched the Philippine Presidency of the 47th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), with Speaker Bojie Dy urging legislatures in Southeast Asia to strengthen peace and prosperity by delivering credible laws, transparent processes, and results that improve people’s daily lives. In his keynote address, Dy said the Philippines assumes the AIPA Presidency […]
“This is great news for our energy security, as this discovery will contribute to price stability,” Senator Pia Cayetano said, welcoming the discovery of natural gas at Malampaya East-1. The veteran legislator noted that strengthening indigenous sources of natural gas helps reduce exposure to volatile global fuel prices and supports a more stable power supply over the […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo scrutinized the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Expanded Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (E-GASTPE) program, which he said is being abused by some officials. During the hearing of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Tulfo questioned the application process for E-GASTPE and asked who are actually being accepted into […]
Stressing that combating corruption in the country depends on a functioning justice system, Senator Kiko Pangilinan urged the Filipino public to remain vigilant against an abusive judiciary that allows government and elected officials to escape accountability. “This is not just a corruption issue. This is also a judiciary system justice issue. Mas malawak pa nga. […]
Parañaque 2nd District Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan is eyeing the establishment of a free online-based counseling program in public schools to make anti-bullying and mental health support services easily accessible to students. Yamsuan said his proposed tele-counseling program under House Bill (HB) 5240 will further expand the scope of the newly implemented school-based mental health support and […]
Bacolod lone district Rep. Albee Benitez on Monday expressed his hope that the launch of a new water treatment plant would help stabilize the city’s water supply and provide affordable water services to the people. “At its core, this project is about securing our future, securing our water resource,” Benitez said during the inauguration of […]