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Should he earn a seat in the Senate this May, former senator and 2025 senatorial candidate Ping Lacson will study ways to protect the welfare of small fishermen in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling allowing commercial vessels to operate in municipal waters. Lacson, a champion of the rights of farmers and fisherfolk as […]
Former senator and senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan underscored the importance of his proposed free breakfast program to address the learning gaps and dropout rates in the country.During a speech before barangay officials in San Pablo City, Laguna recently, the former food security czar shared his plans to push for a free breakfast program for public […]
In the face of a worsening climate crisis, Senator Loren Legarda underscored the need for daily action–beyond ceremonial observance–as the true spirit of Earth Day. “Earth Day should not be observed only once a year. It must be a daily reminder of our shared responsibility to protect and preserve our environment,” Legarda stressed, urging Filipinos […]
Senator Grace Poe exhorted candidates in the upcoming May 2025 elections to make child-related issues such as malnutrition a priority. Poe said the passage of Republic Act (RA) No. 11037 or “Masustansyang Pagkain Para sa Batang Pilipino Act” that she authored paved the way for feeding programs to help fight the scourge of hunger and […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano called for a clear, fact-based, and transparent resolution to the ongoing dispute involving the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Blue Star Construction and Development Corp. (BSCDC), and the Masungi Georeserve Foundation, Inc. (MGFI). Leading the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s motu proprio hearing, Cayetano stressed the need to examine the […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking the full and effective implementation of the Parent Effective Service Program (PES) Act, or Republic Act No. 11908, to help curb the incidence of bullying in schools. Gatchalian made this call during a hearing on recent incidents of bullying and violence in schools. The veteran legislator called on the Department […]
Senator Bong Go has solidified his position as one of the leading contenders in the upcoming 2025 midterm elections, clinching the top rank in the latest OCTA Research survey. According to OCTA’s Tugon ng Masa poll conducted from March 18 to 24, Go emerged with 64% of respondents nationwide indicating they would vote for him […]
Quirino Governor Dax Cua has emphasized the need to put in place the necessary infrastructure to support the province’s push to become a prime eco-tourism destination. “We are blessed with many natural wonders that allow us to position ourselves as an excellent destination for eco-tourism. But we have to continue putting in place the necessary […]
Despite the expected influx of travelers returning to the provinces this Holy Week, Senate Committee on Public Services Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo reminded the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and other agencies to ensure the safety and security of passengers. Tulfo emphasized during the committee hearing held recently that it is crucial for the Land Transportation […]
Senator Loren Legarda reaffirmed her commitment to ecological protection and climate action by pushing to safeguard the planet from the threat of climate change as she joined the annual Earth Month commemoration this April. A long-time champion for ecological conservation and climate resilience, Legarda emphasized the urgent need to address the exacerbating impacts of climate […]