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Lawyers must look beyond status, clients, and high-profile cases and instead anchor their work on purpose and faith. This was the message of Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano during the dedication and blessing of the new law office of lawyer and pastor Atty. Jeremiah Belgica and his partners recently. A lawyer himself, Cayetano spoke […]
Senator Bong Go conveyed his appreciation after being named a Hall of Fame Awardee for Public Service at the 5th Annual Asian Torch Excellence Awards, using the occasion to reiterate that public service is grounded in responsiveness to people’s needs and consistent action beyond recognition. The recognition was conferred during the event held at Aberdeen […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has announced the Manila Summer Pride Parade 2026, set for this Saturday, April 25, with assembly beginning at 4:00 PM at South Road, Ermita. The parade route will gather through Quirino Grandstand before culminating at Remedios Circle, bringing together the LGBTQIA+ community, allies, families, barkadas, and communities across […]
Senator Win Gatchalian renewed his push for the enactment of the proposed Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Act, following the week-long fire that engulfed the Navotas sanitary landfill, saying the incident underscores the urgent need for the country to have sustainable waste management solutions. “Hindi na tayo maaaring manatiling nakaasa sa mga tambakan ng basura na naglalagay sa […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo called on the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to take stronger action against the continued illegal practice known as the “5-5-5” scheme, which some employers use to evade employee regularization and deny workers the benefits and security they are entitled to. During the hearing of the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment […]
Amid the ongoing Supreme Court oral arguments regarding the constitutionality of unprogrammed appropriations, Senator Bong Go issued a sharp challenge to the government’s economic managers, linking the high-level legal debate to the daily survival of ordinary Filipinos. During the session held recently, the High Court scrutinized the use of unprogrammed funds in the 2024–2026 budgets—a […]
The government should make agriculture a top priority to prevent a food crisis as a result of the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. This according to Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos, who said that “due to the continued rise in production costs, our farmers and fisherfolk may turn away from agriculture unless we […]
The death of a motorcycle taxi rider who was lining up for fuel assistance in Quezon City has underscored the urgent need for faster, more dignified forms of economic relief, prompting Senior Citizen Party-list Representative Rodolfo Ordanes to call for a time-bound reduction or suspension of the 12% Value-Added Tax (VAT). “Hindi dapat ganito ang […]
Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya recently paid a courtesy call to Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte. This meeting marks their second official engagement, following their initial dialogue in January 2025, further solidifying the enduring bond between Japan and Davao City. Kazuya was accompanied by the Consul General of Japan in Davao, Ono Hirotaka, and officers from […]
Senator Mark Villar has filed Senate Bill No. 2048, or the “Boosted Technology Subsidy (BTS) for Students and Learners Act,” a measure aimed at expanding digital access and equipping Filipino students with the tools they need to succeed in a technology-driven learning environment. The proposed measure seeks to provide qualified beneficiaries enrolled in public schools, […]