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Senator Bato dela Rosa has suggested a “whole-of-nation” approach to end kidnapping and other criminal activities of foreign nationals on Philippine soil. Dela Rosa, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, proposed the strategy on Thursday during his panel’s investigation into the alleged rising number of kidnapping cases being carried […]
The consolidated bill just recently approved by the House committee on justice on the makeover of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) aims to put up a P1.2-billion Immigration Trust Fund (ITF) to modernize this agency, touch up its pay scales and further professionalize its officers plus rank and file, according to Camarines Sur Rep. LRay […]
Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) companies bring far more harm than good to the country and must be given the boot. This is according to longtime anti-gambling advocate Manila 6th District Rep. Benny Abante, Jr., who on Monday said: “The recent spate of crimes involving POGO employees contributes to the growing mountain of evidence that strengthens […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee has filed a bill compelling the government to construct and provide post-harvest facilities to lower post-harvest production losses and increase the income of farmers.In filing House Bill No. 3958 or the “Post-Harvest Facilities Support Act”, Lee underscored the need to provide warehouses, rice mills, and transport facilities, including crucial equipment […]
First Congressional District Representative Paolo “Pulong” Duterte is pushing for the immediate approval of his bill seeking to create three more Municipal Trial Courts in Cities (MTCCs) here to ensure the swift administration of justice for every case filed.Duterte said there is an urgent need for more local courts to speed up case resolution and […]
The provincial government of Albay has issued a memorandum circular on the guidelines for the implementation of the Barangay Assistance Program for the 720 barangays in the province. Lilibeth Dimaculangan, provincial information officer, said Memorandum Circular No. 13, series of 2022, issued by the Office of the Governor states that the program aims to augment […]
Senator Lito Lapid said poor Filipinos can now finally avail of free legal assistance 12 years after his Republic Act No. 9999, or the Free Legal Assistance Act of 2010, more commonly known as Lapid Law, was signed into law. “Sa wakas, nakamit na natin ang tagumpay sa pagpapatupad ng ating batas. Halos labing dalawang […]
Senator Francis Tolentino expressed his support for the postponement of the December 2022 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. The postponement is embodied in Senate Bill No. 1306 under Committee Report No. 4 of the Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation, which Senator Imee Marcos currently chairs. “The postponement would move the barangay and SK […]
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has warned that the P1 billion proposed allocation to fund the compensation of Marawi siege victims next year may trigger potential trouble as the amount won’t be sufficient for claimant-beneficiaries. Dela Rosa, the vice chairperson of the Senate finance committee, aired his fear during the briefing given to the Senate […]
Hundreds of people flocked to the public plaza in Kidapawan City following the launching of the free internet access provided by the city government. Mayor Jose Paolo Evangelista said the initiative aims to help the public access essential information, specifically students and those in the working sector. “This will also serve as a relief to […]