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Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) party-list Rep. Jericho Nograles has been designated as legislative caretaker of Davao City’s first district, after his brother, Karlo Nograles, was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as Cabinet Secretary. According to a memorandum issued by Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Jericho Nograles’ designation as legislative caretaker is “effective immediately.” The younger Nograles […]
Former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Ronald dela Rosa has called on village leaders and the youth to rise above the illegal drugs problem, which he described as a “man-made disaster” that continues to wreak havoc on the lives of many Filipinos. Speaking at the 17th Congress of the Liga ng Barangay and the Sangguniang […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III, chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation, urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to go all-out against guns-for-hire and hit squads amid the spate of killings of local officials. “The killings of local officials happening all over the country is alarming. These are surely election-related and if […]
ANAC-IP Rep. Jose T. Panganiban, Jr. who is also the chairman of the House committee on agriculture, is urging the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) to explore ways to maximize the use Diwata 2, the country’s second microsatellite to help farmers, saying government should leverage technology to help […]
Isabela 3rd District Rep. Napoleon S. Dy on Tuesday urged the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to work with the Department of Agriculture (DA), local government units (LGUs), and rice farmers to come up with a “workable compromise” that will allow farmers to use roads to dry their palay while government works to […]
Senator Joel Villanueva filed a resolution that seeks to investigate the reported miserable work conditions suffered by rescued Filipino truck drivers in Padborg, Denmark last October. Under Senate Resolution No. 946, the senator called for an inquiry on “social dumping” or a practice wherein multinational countries from “high-wage” countries seek to lower down their operational […]
To encourage transparency in reporting campaign expenses, a bill seeking to increase the spending limit of candidates and political parties is due for floor deliberations in the Senate. Senator Koko Pimentel III, chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation, said the measure which he himself had re-filed, was recently approved for […]
A one-time opportunity to settle tax obligations that would include estate taxes, general taxes and delinquent accounts will soon be granted to those who have failed to pay for taxable year 2017 and prior years. Senate Bill No. 2059, otherwise known as “An act enhancing revenue administration and collection, and broadening the tax base by […]
Senator Dick Gordon welcomed the return by the United States government of the Balangiga Bells, the church bells taken as booty by the U.S. Army from a church in Balangiga, Eastern Samar in 1901, saying the return of the bells shows the deep respect and friendship between the Philippines and the United States. “We welcome […]
Senator Cynthia Villar was keynote speaker and guest of honor during a field day showcasing the latest in seed technology and cultivation techniques, which was attended by 80 foreign delegates from 49 countries. Villar, chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture and Food, commended East-West Seed for its work to help smallhold vegetable farmers grow better […]