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Senator Koko Pimentel III has filed a bill seeking to ban the importation of solid waste in the country. According to Pimentel, the Philippines is “well in the path” of being known as a country in the “global waste trade” as evidenced by two incidents of trash dumping in 2017 and 2018. “The Philippines is […]
Senator Cynthia Villar said the law institutionalizing a national feeding program will not only address undernourishment among children, but will also create a market for local dairy and vegetable farmers. During the plenary discussions on Republic Act 11037 or the Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino Act, Villar, chair of the Committee on Agriculture and […]
Senator Win Gatchalian has stressed the need for the immediate implementation of economic reforms that will foster a more competitive business environment in the country. Gatchalian made the statement after citing recent Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data, which showed the country’s poor standing in terms of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows compared with 10 […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III on Monday called on officials of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to give a comprehensive update on the status of preparations for the 30th Southeast Asian Games or SEA Games, which the country will be hosting from Nov. 30 to Dec. 11 this year. “We’ve been […]
The country’s observance of Earth Hour on March 30, showed that everyone is capable of taking steps to protect our planet, Senator Loren Legarda said. “Every year, nations, communities, industries, and individuals participate in the Earth Hour, switching off non-essential lights for an hour. Last year, 188 countries and territories participated and more than 17,900 […]
With the Philippines joining the world in commemorating Earth Hour on Saturday, party-list group Luntiang Pilipinas urged Filipinos to adopt an Earth Hour “mentality” 24/7. “We have an Earth Hour, an Earth Day, and an Earth Month—and numerous activities to mark these events that call attention to environmental issues,” said Luntiang Pilipinas first nominee Michael […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is eyeing to remove all bus terminals along Edsa by June. The Metro Manila Council (MMC), MMDA’s policy-making body, has approved the resolution prohibiting the issuance of business permits to all public utility bus terminals and operators and other public utility vehicles along Edsa during its meeting at the […]
Once the expansion of the Clark International Airport in Pampanga is completed next year, job opportunities will open up to include even residents of nearby provinces in Central Luzon, according to Senator Joel Villanueva. Citing estimates by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), Villanueva expressed optimism that the expanded airport will be able to […]
Reelectionist Senator Sonny Angara said government needs to dispatch immediate help to farmers who are now suffering from drought caused by El Niño. “The government must ensure that intervention programs reach small-scale farmers and farmworkers to help them cope with and mitigate the extreme impacts of El Niño,” Angara said. “The government must ensure intervention […]
Seven senatorial candidates of the administration-backed Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) made it to the “Magic 12” of a Radio Veritas survey. Based on the Veritas Truth Survey (VTS), more than half of those who made it to the top 12 bracket are from the HNP. These are Sonny Angara, Cynthia Villar, Pia Cayetano, Bato dela […]