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The House of Representatives Committee on Housing and Urban Development recently reviewed existing government issuances related to housing price ceilings in a bid to encourage greater private sector participation in the government’s mass socialized housing projects for the poor and middle-income earners. The committee specifically tackled Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) 3, series of 2023, or […]
Speaker Martin Romualdez said he would spearhead an investigation in aid of legislation into the widening gap between farmgate and retail prices of rice and other basic goods as soon as the House of Representatives resumes session on April 29.This developed after the meeting of the Speaker and Deputy Majority Leader Erwin Tulfo with representatives […]
Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. has ordered for the inspection of all electrical connections of the Angeles City Hall, auxiliary offices, public markets, and rural health offices. This is through Memorandum Order No. 922, Series of 2024 of Lazatin on April 23, 2024. In the said order, the mayor tasked the City Engineering Office, headed by Helen Ayro to conduct […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros inspected a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) firm in Bamban, Tarlac, after it was raided for human trafficking and serious illegal detention cases. Hontiveros was then informed by the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) that six Chinese fugitives were found on the premises of Zun Yuan Technology, Inc., all of whom were […]
Senator Chiz Escudero has expressed his condolences and prayers to the family and loved ones of former Senator and freedom fighter Rene Saguisag, who passed away on April 24. In a statement on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Escudero described Saguisag as a patriot, nationalist and an honest public servant. “My sincere condolences and prayers […]
We will make noise in advocating the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, especially the Philippine Navy, so they can better defend our territory. This was the promise made by Senator Robin Padilla after visiting Senate employees undergoing the Basic Citizen Military Course (BCMC) aboard the BRP Tarlac in Subic recently. “Hindi kami […]
Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles thanked Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. for declaring April 27 a special non-working day in Montalban in celebration of the town’s 153rd anniversary. “On behalf of the district and town of Montalban, I would like to thank Pres. Marcos for his show of solidarity on this special occasion,” Nograles said. […]
Citing the key role of the mass media in maintaining a healthy and functioning democracy, Senator Robin Padilla wants to explore how the media can fulfill this mandate during times of conflict – including the escalating territorial and maritime dispute in the South China Sea. Padilla filed Senate Resolution 999, seeking an investigation in aid […]
Senator Bong Go was officially recognized as an adopted son of Manaoag, Pangasinan, a tribute to his unwavering service and dedication to the town’s people, particularly the underprivileged. “Mahal na mahal ko po kayo dito sa Pangasinan. Ako po ay adopted son din ng probinsya ng Pangasinan. At natutuwa po ako na adopted son na […]
Senator Cynthia Villar has cited urban agriculture and home gardening as the answers to the country’s ballooning population and the increasing food demand and consumption. Villar, chairperson of the Senate Agriculture and Food committee, said she has been practicing urban agriculture and home gardening in her home city in Las Piñas. The veteran legislator has […]