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A lawmaker appealed to the Department of Energy (DOE) to expedite the process of approvals for power plants, especially for renewable energy (RE), as the possibility of “energy crunch” looms due to the impact of oil price hikes. Albay Representative Joey Salceda said the possible “energy crunch,” or a rise in power and fuel costs, […]
The city government of Cebu launched the special online registration portal for children and adolescents aged 12 to 17 who are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. The effort was in line with the national government’s program to inoculate the youth sector in preparation for the possible holding of limited face-to-face classes in schools. Acting Mayor Michael […]
Senator Win Gatchalian enjoins colleagues to consider the enactment of his bill seeking to institutionalize the grounds for declaration of nuisance political candidates and imposition of a fine for putting the election process in mockery or disrepute. Gatchalian said that while the 1987 Constitution guarantees equal access to opportunities for public service, the Supreme Court […]
It has been four years since the Marawi City siege and it is about time that the residents displaced by the five-month long armed conflict are able to rebuild their homes and their lives, Senator Sonny Angara said. “Though we emerged victorious, there is no such thing as a war without death, damage, or destruction. […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) joins the Global Handwashing Day (GHD) 2021 on October 15 with the theme “Our Future is at Hand – Let’s Move Forward Together”. GHD is a global advocacy dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an easy, effective, and affordable way to prevent […]
Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Favis Villafuerte has filed his certificate of candidacy for congressman representing the second district of Bicol’s economic powerhouse. The former deputy speaker, who was three-term governor of the province before his election to the House of Representatives, is seeking his third term as legislator. The representative’s son, Miguel Luis “Migz” Reyes […]
A House lawmaker representing teachers urged the Senate to swiftly pass a measure exempting election servers such as members of the Board of Election Inspectors (BEIs) from having their honoraria subjected to income and other withholding taxes. In a statement, ACT Teachers Representative France Castro said imposing a tax on the honoraria and allowances of […]
Marawi City’s rehabilitation is on track and most of the projects will be completed before June 2022. Mayor Majul Gandamra, a guest at the Network Breaking News hosted by Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, said projects in the city’s Most Affected Area were expedited because of the partnership of the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) with […]
Saying that the globe is in the middle of a climate emergency, Senator Cynthia Villar cited the need to find the strategic interventions to drastically redeem what would have been valuable materials from the waste stream. Villar, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, has sponsored Senate Bill No. 2425, […]
Senator Win Gatchalian filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for another six-year term as a member of the upper chamber under the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC). “After much thought, I decided to seek re-election in the May 9, 2022 elections. I deem it best to continue my work in the Senate,” Gatchalian said. “I deem […]