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“Collaborate with academe in producing electric vehicles for public transport.” This was what Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos urged local government units as the country continues to grapple with the high price of fuel, with transport groups clamoring for a fare hike. “Shifting to EVs is a long-term solution that will decrease our dependency […]
A Vice Chairperson of the House committee on public order and safety called on the government to also focus on the reformation of wayward youth after their rescue from gangs that promote criminal activity. This as the Philippine National Police earlier vowed to dismantle groups that are recruiting minors for criminal activities in response to […]
“More convictions are needed to deter agricultural smuggling.” This was Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos’ reaction to the filing of criminal complaints involving shipments declared as “chicken lollipops” but instead contained onions and carrots, in violation of Republic Act (RA) 10863, or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act. “We hail the filing of charges […]
Local integration is crucial to Unified 911’s success. House Committee on Public Order and Safety vice chairperson and Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos urged local government units to integrate their own emergency response systems into the Unified 911 Emergency Hotline to help avoid confusion and address lapses in the system. “We need complete buy-in […]
A member of the House of Representatives committee on local government urged local government units to explore “rescue buys” of farmers’ crops to prevent produce dumping due to oversupply. This as reports of dumping of crops once again circulate, with truckloads of carrots and cabbage reportedly being dumped by the roadside in Tublay, Benguet, with […]
The government should continue to pursue companies that profit off the sale of substandard fertilizers to serve as deterrent to others, a member of the House of Representatives agriculture and food committee said. “We must be relentless in putting to justice those who seek to hoodwink the government and our farmers by violating fertilizer regulations […]
Regional cooperation is key to dismantling smuggling syndicates that operate across borders, Abra Lone District Rep. JB Bernos said on Friday as he backed the Philippine National Police’s intensified coordination with Southeast Asian law enforcement agencies to curb the flow of illicit goods into the country. “Smuggling is a regional problem—thus, solving it requires that […]
A lawmaker pushing for the mandatory use of solar energy in government buildings has expressed his strong support for Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s call to make it easier for Filipinos to install solar panels in their homes. During his penultimate State of the Nation Address, Marcos appealed to Congress to pass the Sariling Kuryente Act, […]
As concerns grow over the impact of excessive social media use and video gaming on Filipino youth, Abra Lone District Rep. JB Bernos on Sunday urged local government units (LGUs) to invest more in sports, arts, and community-based activities that strengthen real-world connections, develop character, and steer young people away from harmful influences. “As we […]
Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos hailed the recent launching by the Department of Agriculture of its Animal Vaccine Development Program, saying this could prove crucial in building a more resilient livestock sector and promote food security in the country. “Our ability to develop our own animal vaccines could mean easier and greater access to […]