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PADILLA CLOSES SENATE HEARINGS ON CHA-CHA

Senator Robin Padilla wrapped up public hearings on proposed measures to encourage more foreign investments by amending the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution – even as he will discuss the issue with counterparts from the House of Representatives. At the hearing of the Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes in Cebu […]

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PBMM LAUDS CAMARINES SUR HOUSING PROJECT, KADIWA

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he was happy going to Camarines Sur province and leading various events such as launching the Kadiwa ng Pangulo center, groundbreaking rites for government housing projects, and visiting a coconut processing facility. “I’m happy to be here to be able to see that marami tayong ginagawa, that we are breaking […]

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HOUSE PANEL REVISITS LAGUNA LAKE REHAB PROJECT

The House Committee on Ecology chaired by Biñan City Representative Marlyn Alonte tackled House Resolution 376 proposing to revisit the P18.7-billion Laguna Lake Rehabilitation Project in 2010, including its cancellation in 2011. Alonte emphasized that the committee is very interested in exploring ways to rehabilitate Laguna Lake and maximize its economic and environmental potentials as […]

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TULFO TO PNP: STOP HARASSING MOTORCYCLE RIDERS

Senator Raffy Tulfo filed a measure seeking to stop the discrimination of motorcycle riders by police personnel who deliberately setup checkpoints supposed to be as part of their anti-crime operations, but the real purpose is to harass and extort money from riders. In filing Senate Bill (SB) No. 1977, Tulfo lamented that police officers often […]

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LAPID COMMENDS PH CONTINGENT TO TURKEY, SYRIA

The Philippine Senate adopted Senator Lito Lapid’s resolution commending the Philippine Government Contingent who were sent to aid in the rescue and recovery operations following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023. The 82-personnel contingent, composed of members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Department of Health, Office […]

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SIMPLIFIED LGU PROCESS FOR AID DISBURSEMENT URGED

Senator Chiz Escudero has asked the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) to simplify their process in order to expedite the release of the calamity funds to local government units (LGUs) needing immediate relief following natural and man-made disasters. Attending the hearing of the Committee on Environment, […]

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PANTS AS UNIFORM OF FEMALE STUDENTS PUSHED

Senator Raffy Tulfo proposed a measure allowing female students to freely wear trousers or pants in all public and private schools, at all levels, to ensure gender-neutral and flexible school uniform options for everyone. Tulfo filed Senate Bill No. 1986 seeking to create a more inclusive and equitable educational environment for all students regardless of […]

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PROBE LTO’S ROAD IT INFRA PROJECT – PIMENTEL

Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III urged the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee to immediately act on his filed resolution seeking for an investigation on the alleged “undue payment” given by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to a joint venture in connection with a P3.19-billion Road information Technology (IT) Infrastructure project. “It’s about time that the […]

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CREATION OF OFW HOSPITAL GETS HOUSE PANEL OK

The House Committee on Health chaired by Batanes Representative Ciriaco Gato Jr. approved the substitute bill establishing the Overseas Filipino Workers Hospital (OFWH) as a Level 3 hospital under the direct supervision and control of the Department of Migrant Workers and appropriating funds therefor. The bill substituted for House Bills 479,1275, 1642, 2058, 4123, 4195, […]

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GO OPENS 156TH MALASAKIT CENTER IN PH

Senator Bong Go has once again emphasized the importance of Filipinos utilizing the government’s medical assistance programs through the Malasakit Centers.  Go reiterated this following the opening of a new Malasakit Center in Region III, or Central Luzon, to provide more convenient access to government medical assistance programs for particularly poor and indigent Filipinos. The […]