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Speaker Martin Romualdez said he would spearhead an investigation in aid of legislation into the widening gap between farmgate and retail prices of rice and other basic goods as soon as the House of Representatives resumes session on April 29.This developed after the meeting of the Speaker and Deputy Majority Leader Erwin Tulfo with representatives […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee has filed a measure which seeks to probe the alleged hospital detention of relatives of the deceased patients as well as the refusal to release death certificates and other relevant medical documents due to unsettled bills of the patient, forcing those involved to find another person to replace them […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo questioned the ability of Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga to lead the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). In filing Senate Resolution (SR) No. 985, Tulfo cited the Philippine Star article written by Jarius Bondoc alleging the Secretary’s conflict of interest involving her family’s ownership of about 40,000 hectares of land […]
Senators Bong Go, Francis Tolentino, and Ronald dela Rosa jointly authored and filed Senate Resolution No. 981 directing the Senate Committee on Energy to launch an inquiry in aid of legislation to look into the persistent electricity supply problems in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS). The investigation aims to assess the capability of […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is investigating a traffic enforcer following a motorist’s complaint posted on social media against his alleged unscrupulous activity. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes ordered that the traffic enforcer be immediately relieved from his duties pending investigation. “Anyone proven to have committed such crimes will be dealt with accordingly.” […]
House members pushed for a congressional inquiry into the proliferation of marijuana infused e-cigarettes or vapes after the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) monitored a rise in the product’s presence nationwide during its latest anti-illegal drugs operations.During a press briefing, Deputy Speaker Jay-Jay Suarez, Davao Oriental Representative Cheeno Miguel Almarrio, Lanao del Sur Representative Zia […]
In the wake of growing concerns over the construction of resorts within the Chocolate Hills, a UNESCO Heritage Geopark in Bohol, Senator Bong Go emphasized the importance of sustainable tourism development and strict compliance with environmental laws to protect particularly natural heritage sites. As a member of both the Senate Committees on Tourism and Environment, […]
Bilisan at ungkatin para ubusin ang mga tiwali! AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Wednesday called for a swift and impartial resolution of the ongoing investigation on the alleged anomalous sale of the government’s rice buffer stocks by the National Food Authority (NFA). Lee earlier urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. to purge NFA […]
The House Committee on Agriculture and Food chaired by Quezon Representative Wilfrido Mark Enverga began its inquiry into the alleged improper disposition of the rice stocks of the National Food Authority (NFA) to selected rice traders.House Resolution (HR) 1611, filed by Enverga, noted the report of NFA Assistant Administrator for Operations Engr. Lemuel Pagayunan about […]
House Deputy Majority Leader for Communications and ACT-CIS Party-list Representative Erwin Tulfo announced that the House of Representatives will begin its inquiry into the landslide in Davao de Oro, which claimed the lives of close to a hundred people.Committee on Disaster Resilience chairman and Dinagat Islands Representative Alan 1 Ecleo confirmed the schedule, according to […]