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Establishing a Philippine National Police (PNP) DNA database would be a powerful deterrence against crime. Former PNP chief and now Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa emphasized this as he sponsored Senate Bill 2474 during the Senate plenary session recently. “The DNA that is found in every nucleated cell of the human body can be collected […]
Senator Robin Padilla is pushing for higher compensation from the government for victims of unjust arrest and detention due to “mistaken identity.” Padilla filed Senate Bill 2547, a.k.a. the proposed Mohammad Said Act, citing the case of Mohammad Maca-antal Said, 62, who was wrongfully arrested in 2023 due to mistaken identity and was freed only […]
Senator Bong Go, chair of the Senate Committee on Health, has expressed his support for establishing and strengthening health facilities in popular tourist destinations nationwide. Senate President Migz Zubiri prompted the proposal during the Senate session, who plans to file a bill addressing the issue. The veteran legislator’s concerns were raised during a meeting with […]
“Kaya ng PhilHealth na araw-arawin ang pagtataas at pagpapalawak ng benepisyo.” This was what AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee stressed to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) during the House Committee on Health briefing on Feb. 14. The Bicolano lawmaker had earlier sought to expand PhilHealth healthcare packages and coverage after being the first […]
AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes said the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) needs to continuously improve its system in settling dues to prevent the accumulation of unpaid claims. “Kailangang pagaralang mabuti ng Philhealth kung papaano aayusin ang kanilang sistema pagdating sa payment of claims,” Reyes said. Reyes also called on Philhealth to streamline its validating […]
Senator Bong Go continuously helps disaster victims in the Davao region as he had his Malasakit Team provide assistance to the Masara landslide-affected families, particularly those in Maco, Davao de Oro. Go’s Malasakit Team visited the homes of 18 individuals and gave them financial assistance and grocery packs. Through his Malasakit Team and in collaboration […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo filed a proposed measure calling for stricter penalties on driving under the influence of alcohol. In filing for Senate Bill (SB) No. 2546, Tulfo noted that despite the passage of the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013, drunk driving has been increasingly rampant throughout the years. LTO’s Law Enforcement Service-Anti-Drunk and […]
Senator Robin Padilla has filed a bill strengthening the Philippine government’s protection for refugees and stateless persons, especially those displaced by armed conflict, violence, persecution and insecurity. In Senate Bill 2548, Padilla said this is in line with Sec. 11, Art. II of the 1987 Constitution where the State “values the dignity of every human […]
“We will celebrate when the whole House follows suit, and the Senate passes its own counterpart measure. Until then, tuloy ang trabaho para makumbinsi ang ating mga kasama na dapat ipagbawal na ang POGO.” This was the reaction of anti-gambling advocate and Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante following the House committee on Games and […]
A total of 230 couples exchanged marriage vows during the Kasalan ng Bayan in Kiamba, Sarangani. Mayor George Falgui officiated the ceremony held at the municipal kiosk in celebration of the town’s 20th Timpuyog Festival. “Always respect each other.” In his message, Falgui encouraged the couples to “always respect each other.” The mayor also emphasized […]