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In an event spirited by faith and local pride, the Provincial Government of Bulacan, under the leadership of Governor Daniel Fernando, proudly hosted the “Sto. Niño de Malolos: Conferment and Crowning of Sto. Niño de Malolos as ‘Principe ng Bulacan’ at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center. This momentous occasion was sanctioned through Resolution […]
Senator Migz Zubiri hailed the Senate’s third reading approval of the Economy, Planning, and Development Act, which elevates the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) into a full-fledged department under the name Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev). Zubiri, who has championed the measure as chair of the Senate Committee on Economic Affairs, underscored […]
Senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano are working together to establish the Virology Institute of the Philippines (VIP), an agency that will focus on virology research and vaccine development. The sibling senators pushed for this legislative initiative through Senate Bill No. 2893 under Committee Report No. 196, which aims to create the VIP in response […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) has over ₱36 billion in unused funds that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. can tap to augment the agency’s budget after the bicameral conference committee of Congress moved to remove its ₱10 billion request for computerization program. This was pointed out by Senate President Chiz Escudero, who said that “the President […]
With only three session days before Christmas break, the Senate approved on third and final reading several measures which aim to improve the country’s prospect as an investment destination, spur economic growth, and create jobs. Also passed were local bills aimed at protecting the country’s seascapes and landscapes nationwide. The Senate adjourns session on December […]
With problems such as lack of funding and political interference keeping local government units from discharging basic agricultural functions, Senator Padilla filed a bill reverting such functions to the national government. Padilla filed Senate Bill 2904, which amends Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code to ensure food security, poverty alleviation and social equity. […]
Senator Migz Zubiri has lauded the Philippines’ rise to the second spot in BloombergNEF Climatescope’s 2024 rankings for “the most attractive emerging markets for renewable energy investment,” a glaring proof of the nation’s growing commitment to renewable energy. “This is a fantastic development built on our whole-of-government approach towards increased usage of renewable energy, led […]
Grab Philippines officially launched its services in Bohol, marking a significant milestone for the province as the country’s first and only UNESCO Global Geopark. The event, held at Hennan Resort, introduced GrabCar, GrabFood, and GrabExpress to enhance mobility and food and parcel delivery services for locals and tourists. GrabCar, GrabFood, and GrabExpress are now in […]
Bacolod City was highlighted by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, led by Senator Win Gatchalian, for its innovative security feature on PWD identification cards. This recognition came during discussions on Senate Resolution No. 1239 which directs the appropriate Senate committee to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, into the impact of tax […]
Aside from amending the Universal Health Care Act to transfer PhilHealth to the Department of Finance, Senior Citizen Party-list Representative Rodolfo Ordanes is considering giving other agencies roles in providing universal health care. “I am looking at giving health maintenance organization roles or mandates to the Social Security System, the Government Service Insurance System, the […]