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Senator Risa Hontiveros and Akbayan Party have filed a bill proposing sweeping amendments to the Party-List System Act aimed at guarding against abuses by political dynasties and contractors. Hontiveros’ Senate Bill No. 1656 seeks to bar political dynasties from participating in the party-list system and to prohibit party-list nominees and representatives who have interests in […]
A double whammy may await former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials if they recant their sworn statements related to the corruption behind anomalous flood control projects, Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson said. Lacson, who set the next hearing of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on the matter on Jan. 19, said […]
Lone Abra district representative JB Bernos expressed his full support to the commitment of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to discipline and enforce ethics among its police officers this year. “Last year we heard various disappointing reports about the misconduct and even criminal activity involving our officers. I hope that this year all police officers […]
With the three-fold jump in the volume of electronic fund transfers (EFTs) to 4.065 billion transactions worth over P22 trillion, Camarines Sur Rep. Migz Villafuerte wants Congress to further boost the growth momentum of Philippine e-commerce by writing a law mandating the use of online payments in most official dealings. “The sustained dramatic growth in both volume and value of EFTs cleared […]
The Provincial Government of Bohol has begun its preparations after the province was selected as one of the official venues for the ASEAN 2026 meetings.According to Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado, the provincial government already conducted a series of preparatory meetings involving various government agencies to ensure smooth coordination and the delivery of quality services for […]
House Minority Leader Nonoy Libanan has called on Congress to prioritize the passage of a successor Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) modernization law, stressing the need for continuity and long-term planning as the current program approaches its 2027 conclusion. “The 15-year Revised AFP Modernization Program, enacted in 2012, is set to expire in 2027, […]
Senator Joel Villanueva said he looks forward to the implementation of the Doktor Para Sa Bayan law after the program received P1.095 billion in funding under the 2026 General Appropriations Act. “We’re very grateful to President Bongbong Marcos for supporting our Doktor Para Sa Bayan law by ensuring there is sufficient funding to support the […]
More than P182 million has been allotted for scholarships in master’s degrees in Guidance Counseling or Psychology and other specializations – allocations that are necessary to resolve the critical shortage of mental health and inclusive education professionals in the Philippine education system. “The historic budget we allotted to the education sector for 2026 includes investments […]
The Senate Committee on Finance will exercise rigorous oversight to ensure the proper utilization of the historic ₱1.3 trillion budget for 2026, Senator Win Gatchalian said. Under the General Appropriations Act signed by the President, the education sector received a final allocation of ₱1.35 trillion, the equivalent to 4.4 percent of the country’s gross domestic […]
The Provincial Government of Samar, together with the three DepEd Schools Division Offices (Samar, Calbayog City, and Catbalogan City), Samar State University (SSU), and Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU), formally entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to reinforce collaborative programs aimed at empowering Samarnon learners and youth. The event marks the launch of two […]