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Senate Committee on Migrant Workers Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo convened a consultative meeting in the Senate with seafarers’ unions, manning agencies, seafarers’ wives, and other stakeholders to hear their thoughts on the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers. Tulfo called for a meeting amidst the spread of misleading information about the law, such as the false […]
The newly signed Philippine Islamic Burial Act (RA 12160) is the culmination of a long, hard process in Congress for the sake of our Muslim brethren, Senator Robin Padilla said. Padilla, who sponsored House Bill 8925 – the basis of the new law – in the Senate, said the measure went through the proper procedures […]
Should he earn a seat in the Senate this May, former senator and 2025 senatorial candidate Ping Lacson will study ways to protect the welfare of small fishermen in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling allowing commercial vessels to operate in municipal waters. Lacson, a champion of the rights of farmers and fisherfolk as […]
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) commended the recent initiative of the Department of Finance (DOF) to consolidate and streamline tax incentive availments for the education sector through Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 13-2025, signed by Secretary Ralph Recto recently. The new regulations aim to simplify processes and enhance access to fiscal incentives for […]
The local government of Lubuagan in Kalinga has acquired a new fire truck for the Lubuagan Fire Station as part of the government’s full support to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to ensure public safety. Lubuagan Mayor Joel Tagaotao led the formal turnover and blessing of the newly acquired fire truck at the Lubuagan Eco-Tourism and […]
Senator Bong Go emerged as the frontrunner in the latest senatorial preference survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) from April 11 to 15 and commissioned by Stratbase Group. Garnering 45% voter preference, Go firmly secured the top spot–affirming strong public support ahead of the 2025 midterm elections. This latest figure reflects a steady and […]
Senator Win Gatchalian reiterated the need for a measure that would prohibit unfair debt collection practices of online lending companies, as he lamented harassment being experienced by many borrowers who have availed of loans from online lending companies. “Ang mga nagpapautang na ito, ginawa nilang mas madali nga para makautang ang mga tao,” said Gatchalian. […]
Former senator and senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan underscored the importance of his proposed free breakfast program to address the learning gaps and dropout rates in the country.During a speech before barangay officials in San Pablo City, Laguna recently, the former food security czar shared his plans to push for a free breakfast program for public […]
The City Government of Surigao officially launched the Milestone Program of Distinction (MPD) for nonagenarians. Mayor Pablo Yves Dumlao II and Vice Mayor Alfonso Casurra led the launch, joined by representatives from the National Commission of Senior Citizens – Caraga Region Raphael P. Ocharo, Tito Jan Erwin L. Cero, and Gina P. Cabrera. Also present […]
Two fishing vessels, known locally as “Palupad,” were apprehended recently for engaging in illegal fishing activities in the municipal water of Barangay Baybay, Balud, Masbate. The operation marks a significant step in the municipality’s commitment to protecting its marine resources. Municipal Fishery Ordinance Section 39 prohibits the operation of commercial fishing boats/vessels within the municipal […]