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Senate President Chiz Escudero has renewed his call for transparency and accountability in government by refiling a measure that mandates all public officials and employees to waive their rights under Republic Act No. 1405, or the Law on the Secrecy of Bank Deposits, and Republic Act No. 6426, or the Foreign Currency Deposit Act. Under […]
Since millions of students returned to school starting in June, Senator Raffy Tulfo has received mounting complaints regarding the slow and inefficient validation process for students availing fare discounts at Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Metro Rail Transit (MRT) stations. Tulfo, who chairs the Senate Committee on Public Services, immediately directed his Senate team to […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano filed ten priority bills ahead of the 20th Congress, presenting a legislative agenda focused on strengthening core government systems, promoting Filipino values, and ensuring long-term support for families and future generations. The measures span values formation, education, health, labor, disaster response, national defense, and social protection — sectors Cayetano identified as […]
In response to the growing gambling crisis, Akbayan Party-list is set to file a bill to strictly regulate online gambling, imposing firm age restrictions on E-gambling platforms and removing access to e-wallet services like GCash and Maya, often used to easily fund online bets. This follows Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) call on […]
Hundreds witnessed a heartfelt ceremony as Mayor Carmelo “Jon” Lazatin II officially took his oath of office during a solemn and inspiring thanksgiving event held at Lapid Arena, Barangay Pampang, Angeles City. The event was attended by distinguished guests, regional and local public officials, stakeholders, and the media, marking a new chapter of governance for […]
Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his ongoing efforts to make breast cancer treatments more accessible for all Filipinos, especially those in underserved areas. “Marami po sa mga mahihirap na pamilya ang hirap sa pagpapagamot ng cancer, kabilang na ang breast cancer. Kaya dapat lang na magtulungan ang pamahalaan, pribadong sektor, at lahat sa lipunan para masiguro […]
To end the cycle of poverty for farmers by helping their children pursue much-needed education while enhancing the Philippines’ agriculture and food security, Senator Ping Lacson has filed a bill establishing the “Kabataang Magsasaka” national scholarship and return service program. The “Kabataang Magsasaka Scholarship Act” aims to promote inclusive access to quality education in agriculture […]
Senator Win Gatchalian wants working Filipinos to have more take-home pay by introducing a set of tax exemptions on their salaries, including increasing the income tax exemption on the first ₱400,000 of annual income from the current ₱250,000 and raising the cap on tax-free bonuses to ₱150,000 from ₱90,000. “The working Filipinos have always carried […]
Emphasizing that access to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food is a fundamental right, the Provincial Government of Bulacan, through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), officially launched its 51st Nutrition Month celebration at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium with this year’s theme: “Food at Nutrition Security, Maging Priority! Sapat na Pagkain, Karapatan Natin!” To […]
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) En Banc has denied the motion for reconsideration filed by Joey Chua Uy and affirmed the earlier ruling of its Second Division declaring his candidacy void from the beginning. In its resolution dated June 30, 2025, the En Banc reiterated that Uy falsely claimed to be a natural-born Filipino citizen […]