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Senate Foreign Relations Committee Vice-Chairperson Senator Erwin Tulfo, alongside Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform Senator Kiko Pangilinan are proposing to the Japanese government the removal of tariffs on Philippine-made Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs), fruits, and other agricultural products to strengthen bilateral economic relations between the two countries. Tulfo made the proposal during […]
Philippine Senate Energy Committee Chairman Senator Erwin Tulfo, in an effort to strengthen the country’s energy security, is seeking a partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to develop a strategic oil storage facility that could position the Philippines as a regional oil hub. During bilateral discussions […]
It is an injustice for Filipino consumers to be burdened with bloated electricity bills due to bill deposits—and to be kept in the dark about them. This was the statement of Senate Committee on Energy Chairman Senator Erwin Tulfo as he heeded the resounding complaints of consumers shocked by skyrocketing electric bills attributed to bill […]
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Vice Chairman Senator Erwin Tulfo issued a precaution to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) in France, Saudi Arabia, and Israel, amid chaotic incidents due to different issues. Tulfo said that Filipino workers should be wary of the violent clashes between protesters and authorities in France, particularly in Paris. “To our fellowmen in […]
Senate Committee on Energy Chairperson Senator Erwin Tulfo has warned power companies against taking advantage of extreme weather conditions such as the “Super El Niño,” by imposing unjustified rate hikes or delivering substandard service. This comes after the Department of Energy (DOE) and various electric distribution cautioned the public about expected electricity price spikes and […]
Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development Chairman Erwin Tulfo raised the alarm over an impending “Super El Niño” emphasizing that severe dry spells, skyrocketing prices of basic goods, and declining livelihoods can be mitigated through early planning and dedicated funding. Citing Department of Agriculture (DA) data on P6.87 billion in agricultural losses […]
Senate Committee on Energy Chairman Erwin Tulfo assured the public that removal of systems loss charge cannot be recovered by electric companies in other ways. This follows concerns of consumers that the impending removal of systems loss charges may just be recovered by electric companies in other ways, such as lodging it on distribution and […]
Senate Committee on Energy Chairman Erwin Tulfo turned over 200 solar streetlights to benefit the municipalities of Coron and Busuanga in Palawan. The turnover was held at the Busuanga Island Electric Cooperative Inc. (BISELCO) main office and was attended by National Electrification Administration (NEA) Chief Antonio Almeda and Palawan First District Representative Rose Salvame. “It […]
Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare, and Rural Development Chairman Erwin Tulfo has urged parents and guardians to strengthen communication lines with their children and avoid relying solely on technology to monitor their well-being. This comes after a gun was found inside the bag of a Grade 9 student in Pinamungajan, Cebu— just days after […]
Amid repeated shift in online classes due to severe weather conditions, Senator Erwin Tulfo pushes a 20% discount on mobile prepaid load, mobile postpaid plans, and mobile internet packages for all enrolled Filipino students. Senate Bill No. 2275 known as the “Student Load Discount Act,” aims to alleviate the financial burden on families struggling to […]