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Former Senator Kiko Pangilinan has reiterated his commitment to look into the root cause of the high prices of goods, particularly rice, should he regain a Senate seat in the May elections. “Tumatakbo tayo hindi para pabagsakin ang administrasyon. Hindi rin natin hangarin na pabagsakin ang oposisyon. Ang mataas na presyo ng mga bilihin ang […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano lauded the committee’s approval of the Enhanced Consumer Act of the Philippines which empowers consumers to better understand their protections and obligations when using goods and services responsibly. The measure, a crucial update to the country’s consumer protection framework that clarifies consumer rights and responsibilities in the digital age, was filed […]
Senator Win Gatchalian wants persons with disabilities (PWDs) to have easier access to the public transport system to enable them to actively engage in their communities and contribute meaningfully to society. While Gatchalian has been calling out individuals who exploit fake PWD IDs for personal gain, he stressed the equally important need to ensure that […]
Ensuring swift and efficient disaster response is crucial in a country prone to natural calamities. Senator Joel Villanueva reaffirmed this commitment by leading the turnover of 15 mobile kitchens, 2 mobile water tankers, and 2 mobile water treatment units to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in a ceremony at the DSWD National […]
The House Committee on Indigenous Cultural Communities and Indigenous Peoples, chaired by Kalinga Representative Allen Jesse Mangaoang, hosted the signing of the memorandum of agreement between the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs (MIPA) aimed at promoting the rights and socio-economic welfare of indigenous peoples (IPs) and non-Moro […]
Celebrating resilience and sustainable leaps amid the challenges it has surmounted since its formation as a city 59 years ago, Bago is once again marking its charter anniversary with month-long activities seen to further ignite the spirit of success and sense of pride among its people, the Bagonhons.Mayor Nicholas Yulo, who led the opening ceremony […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel urged the government to re-think the proposal to charge motorists for using EDSA as a way to decongest Metro Manila’s main thoroughfare. “Hindi solusyon ang pangongolekta ng bayad sa mga motorista na gagamit ng EDSA. Ang kailangan natin ay mas maayos na mass transport system, hindi dagdag gastos para sa […]
Senator Loren Legarda firmly stated her opposition to potential mining activities in Antique as the Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Western Visayas (MGB-6) considers declaring the four upland towns of Patnongon, San Remigio, Valderrama, and Sibalom as mineral reservations. The United Nations Environment Programme Laureate emphasized that such activities threaten Antique’s rich cultural heritage, sustainable […]
BHW Party-list Representative Angelica Natasha Co expressed her gratitude to the entire Senate for approving the proposed Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers on 3rd and final reading. “Matapos po ang mahabang panahong paghihintay, pasado na po sa Senado ang ating Magna Carta for BHW sa 3rd and Final Reading,” Co said. “Buong puso pong nagpapasalamat ang […]
The Quezon City Government has acquired a historic bust of former President and Quezon City Founding Father Manuel L. Quezon, created by National Artist for Sculpture Guillermo Tolentino. Measuring about 22 cm in height, 9 cm in width, and 11 cm in length, the sculpture was previously listed at auction under the title “A Bust […]