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Senator Mark Villar has filed Senate Bill No. 2440, or the proposed “Media Workers Hazard Pay Act,” seeking to grant hazard pay and additional insurance benefits to media workers assigned to dangerous areas and emergency situations. “Media workers serve as the eyes and ears of the public during the most difficult and dangerous situations. Kung […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano renewed his push for a total ban on online gambling, warning that its addictive nature and easy access through mobile phones have made it increasingly difficult to regulate in the digital age. “I just want to manifest my personal stand, which is lahat ng online gaming i-ban totally because […]
Senator Bong Go urged Filipinos to take extra precautions against the health effects of poor air quality as haze affected communities across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, stressing anew the importance of accessible healthcare for those who may experience respiratory problems. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau has been closely monitoring elevated concentrations […]
Undeterred by rain, Laguna Governor Sol Aragones brought the Provincial Government’s Pantry program to Sitio Magalolon, Barangay San Antonio in Kalayaan town, delivering free chicken and fresh vegetables to thousands of residents. The activity further expands the provincial government’s reach, bringing direct assistance even to far-flung communities across the province. Joining Aragones during the distribution […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III urged Filipinos to use their skills and talents not only to achieve personal success, but also to improve the lives of others and contribute to nation-building. In his speech honoring the 2026 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos, Speaker Dy said this year’s awardees exemplify the true meaning of going “Beyond Excellence” […]
Senator Ping Lacson is pushing for a higher 2027 budget and expanded fiscal autonomy for the Office of the Ombudsman similar to the Judiciary Fiscal Autonomy Act (RA 12233), while proposing that a portion of funds restituted to the national government in corruption cases including the flood control scandal be earmarked to augment the agency’s […]
The emergency response team of Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano brought food, water, and grocery packs to flood-hit communities and vulnerable sectors across Pampanga as some areas remained submerged for nearly a month. The team visited the municipalities of Candaba and Macabebe before proceeding to the municipalities of Apalit, Sasmuan, Bacolor, and the City […]
Senator Bong Go welcomed the enactment of laws granting Philippine citizenship to basketball standout Bennie Boatwright and Filipino-American wrestler Matthew James Ramos, calling the development another investment in the country’s ability to compete on the international sporting stage. Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, is an author and co-sponsor of the measures that […]
Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos called on his fellow lawmakers to provide funds for subsidizing the newly-approved African swine fever vaccine to help small farmers ensure their livelihood’s viability. “I hope that we grant the Department of Agriculture’s request for funding in the proposed budget for 2027 to subsidize ASF vaccination for backyard pig […]
“Keep up the good work.” This was the message of House public order and safety committee Vice Chair and Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos to the Philippine National Police as he lauded the ok institution for remaining one of the country’s most-trusted and best-performing government institutions. The latest Tugon ng Masa survey by Octa […]