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Senator Raffy Tulfo chided the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) over its ineffective public assistance and complaints hotline, which is supposed to serve as the first point of contact for students with grievances against their schools. During the Subcommittee hearing of the Senate Committee on Higher Education on Senate Resolution No. 1302, Tulfo discussed complaints […]
Senator Mark Villar successfully pushed House Bill No. 5598, or An Act Declaring the City of Maasin and the Municipalities of Malitbog and Padre Burgos in the Province of Southern Leyte as Tourism Zones, to be approved by the Senate on Second Reading. In Villar’s sponsorship speech, he underlines the actions on the focused strategic […]
The House of Representatives adopted a resolution expressing profound condolences to the family of former Solicitor General Estelito P. Mendoza, honoring his distinguished career in public service and law. The resolution was authored by Speaker Martin Romualdez, along with Senior Deputy Speaker Dong Gonzales Jr. of Pampanga, Deputy Speaker Jay-jay Suarez, Majority Leader Mannix Dalipe, […]
In a significant move toward strengthening Bacolod City’s emergency response infrastructure, the City Government and Rockwell Land Corporation held a groundbreaking, site blessing, and Deed of Donation signing ceremony for the future site of Police Station 3 and other vital emergency facilities in the Rockwell development. The 2,130-square-meter property, donated by Rockwell Land Corporation—will house […]
The Senate passed a measure that would strengthen the fiscal autonomy of the judicial branch of government. With all 23 senators voting in the affirmative, the Senate approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2982 or the Fiscal Autonomy Act of the Judicial Branch of Government. SBN 2982 is a consolidation of […]
Senator Win Gatchalian said the enactment of a proposed measure institutionalizing the government’s ban on all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) would help ensure the removal of POGO remnants and also guarantee that the prohibition extends beyond the current administration. Gatchalian made the statement as the Senate approved on third and final reading Senate Bill […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros is urging both Houses of Congress to immediately act on the proposed minimum wage hike, stressing that the long-overdue increase must not be left hanging as the 19th Congress nears its end. “We are down to the wire. Dalawang sesyon na lang ang nalalabi sa 19th Congress at dapat talakayin na ang […]
Lawmakers from both chambers of Congress have finalized the bicameral conference committee report on the proposed Government Optimization Act, a measure that empowers the President to reorganize the executive branch for better efficiency and service delivery. The bicam report consolidates House Bill 7240 and Senate Bill 890, reconciling differences and enshrining provisions meant to modernize the […]
Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson called for systematic change and a rethinking of how people produce, consume, and manage plastics, in line with the 33rd Provincial Environment Month celebration themed “Ending Plastic Pollution”. Lacson delivered his message at the opening ceremony held at the Capitol Social Hall. “Plastic pollution is not merely a matter of […]
Amidst the staggering 500% increase in the total national HIV and AIDS cases as reported by the Department of Health, Quezon City remains at the forefront of the epidemic response, proving that committed local leadership, accessible services, and strong community involvement can make all the difference. From January to May 2025, Quezon City recorded 421 […]