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Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has accepted the “Bayang Bumabasa: Mayors for Literacy Challenge” initiated by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte for the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2). Mayor Vico Sotto announced the city’s participation, reiterating Pasig’s unwavering commitment to education and literacy, with the rallying cry: “Bawat bata makakabasa para sa bayang […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano once again called for the formal employment and adequate compensation of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) by their respective local government units (LGUs). This latest effort comes through his proposed measure, aptly titled the Mahal Ko, Barangay Health Worker Ko Law (Senate Bill No. 419), aims to enhance healthcare delivery at the […]
A Senate inquiry has been proposed to investigate the impact of commercial fishing within the country’s 15-kilometer municipal waters, amid mounting concerns over its effect on small-scale fishers, marine biodiversity, and national food security. The proposed probe, formalized through a resolution filed recently, seeks to determine whether the recent Supreme Court ruling that allowed commercial […]
Senator Bong Go has filed a bill at the start of the 20th Congress aiming to strengthen support for public education workers by providing an across-the-board monthly allowance for all teaching and non-teaching personnel engaged in basic education. In filing the SBN 410 on July 9, titled “Across-the-board Monthly Allowance for All Basic Education Teachers […]
Pampanga 1st District Representative Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. launched the first ‘Malunggay Ice Cream’ in the First District of Pampanga to be distributed to day care students as part of Lazatin’s initiative to promote nutrition among young children. The Malunggay Ice Cream is funded by Lazatin out of his own pocket and will be distributed to […]
In a striking reversal of national trends, schools in Norzagaray, Bulacan have successfully engineered a significant increase in student literacy, offering a powerful model of hope for the Philippine education system. Through targeted interventions, smaller class sizes, and outstanding support from the local government, these schools are proving that the country’s learning crisis can be […]
Senator Loren Legarda filed the National Student Allowance Program (NSAP) Act, a bill that seeks to provide a monthly allowance of ₱1,000 to every Filipino student from kindergarten to college. The Senate bill complements the bill filed in the House by her son, Congressman Leandro Legarda Leviste, reinforcing their shared commitment to accessible and inclusive […]
In a renewed bid to harness the country’s vast marine potential, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is once again championing the creation of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resource (DFAR) — a specialized agency focused solely on the development, management, and protection of the country’s fisheries and aquatic resources. “The Philippines, being an archipelago with […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan called for urgent and concrete government action to ensure the safety and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), following alarming reports of violence and unsafe conditions affecting Filipino workers abroad. “Our OFWs are modern-day heroes. They endure separation from their families, unable to go home even for the holidays and special occasions, […]
Apart from his advocacy on peace and order, Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa filed 10 more priority measures that focus on the need to address the concerns of professionals, government employees, barangay health workers and public transportation workers. “Our advocacy goes beyond public order. As a lawmaker who came from the province, I personally witnessed […]