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The House of Representatives Committee on Public Order and Safety chaired by Sta. Rosa City Representative Dan Fernandez (Lone District, Sta. Rosa City) conducted a motu proprio inquiry on reported disappearance of a person deprived of liberty (PDL) and overcrowding of inmates at the maximum-security compound of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP). “The inquiry sought […]
The chair of the House of Representatives’ labor and employment committee called for the passage of a bill that would establish a national jobs creation plan, which he said is necessary for the country to fully recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. “We need to institutionalize and expand the current National Employment Recovery Strategy or NERS […]
Senator Chiz Escudero suggested the Marcos administration may opt to file a “Special Action for Recognition of Foreign Judgment” before the Supreme Court to formally recognize the ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) as part of the law of the land. The Arbitral Ruling in 2016 bolstered the government’s territorial claim as it […]
Senator Bong Go is pushing for the passage of Senate Bill No. 2115 to provide rehabilitated drug dependents the opportunity to reintegrate into society. “Nakikita naman po sa datos na napakarami na po talaga ang nasira ang buhay nang dahil sa iligal na droga. Huwag po natin hayaan tuluyang masayang ang buhay ng mga drug […]
The Senate adopted a resolution expressing its profound sympathy and sincere condolences on the death of Rodolfo “Pong” Biazon, a former senator, congressman, and chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 652 was introduced by Senate President Migz Zubiri, taking into consideration proposed SRN 653, 654, 655, 660 […]
In a significant step towards boosting economic growth, Surigao del Norte Provincial Government, Surigao City Government, and SGV (Sycip, Gorres & Velayo) have formed a groundbreaking partnership. This collaboration, sealed with a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), marks a key milestone for the province’s advancement. Governor Lyndon Barbers and SGV & Co. Chairman and Country Managing […]
The bicameral Commission on Appointments (CA) will start confirmation hearings on 38 officials recently appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to various key positions, CA Assistant Minority Leader and Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel said. “The CA’s committee on foreign affairs chaired by Sen. Jinggoy Estrada will kick off the confirmation hearings on Wednesday, August […]
In the aftermath of the devastating Typhoon Egay that wreaked havoc in different parts of Luzon, including Cagayan province, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go reaffirmed his commitment to bolstering disaster resilience measures and responding to the needs of affected communities. Go recently stood amidst the flood-affected communities in Santa Ana, Cagayan, providing aid to the typhoon […]
Protecting the freedom of religion holds the key to our nation’s progress. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this as he pointed out that following the teachings of one’s faith will lead to true service and good governance. “While the 1987 Constitution decrees the separation of Church and State, there can be no true sense of public […]
Senator Nancy Binay urged the Department of Foreign Affairs to make personal appearances at consular offices as a non-negotiable requirement for some categories applying for e-visas. Binay welcomed the pilot implementation of Philippines’ first-ever electronic visa on August 24 but also urged the foreign affairs department to come up with better homeland security policies to […]