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Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel received the Gawad sa Natatanging Lakan (Adopted Award) from the Philippine National Police Academy Alumni Association, Inc. (PNPAAAI), led by its chairperson, Retired Police Major General Gilberto Cruz. PNPAAAI recognized Pimentel’s “significant contributions to the Alumni Members through [his] expertise and skills in achieving the common goal—for the betterment of […]
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa is hopeful that the Supreme Court will rule fairly on the petition challenging the legality of the International Criminal Court’s arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. “Again, we are praying that the Supreme Court will be guided accordingly, at sana ‘yung kanilang decision, they should decide according to the merits […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Manoy Wilbert Lee has called on the government to return the ₱60 billion transferred from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to the National Treasury, saying these funds should instead be used in increasing health benefits for members and beneficiaries, and settling denied claims owed to hospitals. “Ang pinaka-layunin po natin: Makamit […]
In celebration of International Women’s Day and National Women’s Month, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte vowed to further strengthen programs and initiatives that empower women and provide opportunities for their growth and success. During her State of the Women’s Address (SOWA), Belmonte highlighted the fruits of the city government’s sustained efforts to create inclusive opportunities […]
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) urged the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to collaborate on the upcoming revision of the Senior High School (SHS) Curriculum to produce graduates that are college-ready. In a hearing held recently on the SHS program, EDCOM 2 Co-Chairpersons Pasig Representative Roman […]
Senator Loren Legarda reaffirmed her commitment to marine conservation, sustainable development, and women’s empowerment during the “Blue Horizons – Accelerating the UK-Philippines Partnership for a Sustainable Blue Economy” panel discussion at The Conservatory, Manila Peninsula Hotel, Makati City. Hosted by the British Embassy Manila in honor of the visit of UK Foreign Secretary Rt. Hon. […]
Senator Bong Go, through his Malasakit Team, reaffirmed his support for barangay officials and grassroots governance as his team represented him at the Liga ng Barangay Leyte Provincial Congress Batch 2 recently. The gathering at the IEC Convention Center in Cebu City, held to strengthen barangay leadership and governance, saw the participation of councilors, barangay […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero commended the Philippine Embassy based in The Hague for the exemplary consular assistance it has extended to former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte during his arrival in the Netherlands. Escudero praised the Embassy’s proactive measures, including the provision of winter clothing, care packages, and logistical support for the former President and his […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero hailed the signing into law of Republic Act 12124 or the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) Act, saying this landmark legislation will transform access to higher education for Filipinos, particularly working professionals. “This law addresses a pressing need for flexibility and inclusivity in our educational system,” Escudero said. […]
As part of his role as the Senate Committee on Migrant Workers Chairperson, Senator Raffy Tulfo conducted a surprise visit on several accommodation houses in Metro Manila that temporarily house Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) awaiting deployment abroad. Tulfo made the move after receiving numerous complaints from OFWs regarding violations at these facilities. The legislator was […]