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As defenders of Philippine sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Philippine Navy (PN) should be entitled to full logistical and operational support from the government, including an increase in their confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs) in the 2024 national budget. This was the declaration made by Senate […]
To prevent another escape from the New Bilibid Prison (NBP), Senator Robin Padilla sought guidelines that would make sure the Commander of the Guards there would have sufficient personnel and authority. Padilla stressed this among other reforms following the Senate’s hearing on the escape from the NBP of Michael Catarroja, who said he managed to […]
Senator Bong Go called on the government to provide more support to small farmers as they are the backbone of the nation’s economy and play a crucial role in maintaining the country’s food security. Go, a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, has been supportive of legislative efforts aimed at uplifting the lives of […]
Make sure the relevant agencies get the memo. This was stressed by AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee, who on Monday urged the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to ensure that the appropriate government agencies are informed about the automatic extension of the validity of expired driver’s licenses that were affected by the shortage of plastic […]
Senator Robin Padilla is demanding justice for a 62-year-old Muslim man who was arrested last August over a case of mistaken identity. In his privilege speech, Padilla questioned the case of “mistaken identity” and possible discrimination against Mohammad Maca-Antal Said, who was arrested last Aug. 10. “Ito po mahal na Ginoong Pangulo ay nilalapit ko […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee has filed a measure to make rice production profitable for farmers and make the staple food cheaper for consumers via a subsidy program that will be provided for the country’s 2.6 million rice farmers. “Napakababa po ng kita ng ating mga magsasaka, kulang na kulang sa kanilang pangangailangan. Madalas […]
Senator Idol Raffy Tulfo filed a Senate resolution seeking to investigate the alleged abuse, killings, and human rights violation of the Philippine National Police (PNP) due to their persistent failure to follow police operational procedures. In filing Senate Resolution (SR) No. 767, Tulfo cited several failed operations of the members of the PNP, including that […]
Senator Bong Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, expressed his support for the recently launched “Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2023 – 2028”, and described it as a pivotal advancement in the country’s ongoing battle against malnutrition. The plan, spearheaded by Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa and Department of […]
The people of Davao Oriental received excellent news from ACT-CIS Partylist Representative Congressman Erwin Tulfo and Former Department of Tourism Secretary Wanda Tulfo Teo during their visit to the province recently. They announced their support for various initiatives, including infrastructure projects, tourism improvements, and social services. This funding will go a long way in addressing […]
The Quezon City government is ready to extend assistance to small scale retailers who will be affected by the mandated rice price ceiling. Mayor Joy Belmonte said qualified retailers may avail of any one of its assistance programs for small business owners, in order for them to remain operational. “Gagawa tayo ng paraan na sila ay […]