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Representatives Paolo Duterte (1st District, Davao City) and Eric Yap (Lone District, Benguet) have sought the passage of a measure that would categorically exclude persons convicted of heinous crimes from availing themselves of the benefits of the law that cuts prison time for inmates with good behavior. Duterte and Yap said the enactment of their proposed […]
Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles lauded the Department of Education for its efforts to protect teachers from falling prey to loan sharks by providing them legal and financial advice. “Magandang hakbang ang planong ito ng DepEd sa pangunguna ni Vice President Sara Duterte upang maprotektahan ang ating mga guro laban sa mga loan shark […]
Some 48,439 registered senior citizens from the 33 barangays of Angeles City will receive the aid from the city government. Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. will personally lead the house-to-house distribution of 1,000 cash assistance and Vitamin C supplements starting on March 1, 2023 in Barangays Sapangbato, San Jose, Pampang, Margot, and Cuayan. Lazatin will […]
The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs chaired by Surigao del Norte Representative Ace Barbers approved House Bill No. 90 which would institute the magna carta of benefits for the officers and personnel of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). Under the proposed magna carta, PDEA workers will be provided with acceptable living and working conditions, […]
Senator Chiz Escudero, chair of the Committee on Higher, Technical and Vocational Education, asked his colleagues to pass Senate Bill 1359, per Committee Report No. 6, that prohibits the “no permit, no exam” policy imposed by some educational institutions, calling this practice the “cruelest of fines.” Aside from banning the “no permit, no exam” rule, […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III welcomed the announcement of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) that its services are now immediately available in the country and expressed optimism that the satellite-based internet service provider owned by billionaire Elon Musk will be able to provide internet access in rural, remote, unserved, and underserved areas in the […]
The Senate adopted a resolution congratulating and commending Filipino actor Romeo “John” Gonzales Arcilla for winning the coveted Volpi Cup for best actor in the 78th Annual Venice International Film Festival. Senate Resolution 490 was introduced by Senator Lito Lapid, an actor himself before he entered politics. All senators were made co-authors of the resolution. […]
Speaker Martin Romualdez lauded Filipino ace surfer Rogelio “JayR” Esquivel, Jr. for bringing pride and honor to the country by winning the men’s longboard surfing competition at the World Surfing League La Union International Pro Longboard Qualifying Series.Esquivel emerged as the champion in the event held in Urbiztondo Beach, San Juan, La Union in January […]
The Art Association of Bacolod-Negros (AAB-N), in collaboration with Bacolod City Government, celebrated the National Arts Month through an art exhibition sited at City Government Lobby. Titled “Ti-on sang Taliambong,” Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez officiated the ribbon cutting ceremony along with SP Committee Head on History, Culture and Arts Councilor Em Ang, City Tourism […]
Senator Bong Go has welcomed and expressed willingness to support a proposed Senate resolution defending former president Rodrigo Duterte against the probe of the International Criminal Court’s Office of the Prosecutor into the country’s drug war during his administration. “I thank Sen. Robinhood Padilla for his Proposed Senate Resolution No. 488 defending former president Rodrigo […]