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With the country now bracing for a second typhoon this week, a party-list lawmaker has called for change in the way our forests are being managed in order to build a “green shield” that will help protect Filipinos against natural disasters. According to Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos, “forests act as a green shield […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros is pushing for the realignment of a portion of the P255 billion flood control funds in the proposed 2026 budget to close the 90,375 bed capacity gap in public hospitals. Hontiveros issued the call as the Department of Health (DOH) revealed that only 28,153 beds are actually available in public hospitals, when […]
Senator Loren Legarda hailed the signing of Republic Act No. 12288, or the Career Progression System for Public School Teachers and School Leaders Act, a measure she authored and co-sponsored, calling it a landmark step in recognizing the competence, dedication, and vital role of Filipino educators. “In today’s rapidly changing world, the demands of the […]
As arguments heat up during the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing, Senator Kiko Pangilinan stressed that there is no law that prevents those involved in the flood control corruption scandal from giving back stolen funds and luxury vehicles, among others. This comes as debates on the restitution of the stolen funds and vehicles rose during […]
Senator Bong Go, one of the authors and co-sponsors of Republic Act No. 12254 or the E-Governance Act, welcomed the law’s recent enactment, which institutionalizes the use of digital platforms to make government services more efficient and accessible to all Filipinos. The law mandates the creation of a Unified E-Governance Project Management Office under the […]
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman Dick Gordon mobilized volunteers, staff, and life-saving assets nationwide as thousands joined rallies recently. “The Red Cross is always there when people need us most,” Gordon said. In Metro Manila alone, PRC positioned 130 personnel supported by a wide range of humanitarian equipment to ensure public safety and rapid emergency […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano lauded the Philippine men’s volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas, for breaking into 19th place in the ongoing FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship Philippines 2025, calling it a historic moment for Philippine men’s volleyball. The national squad climbed to 19th out of 32 teams, a gritty run that also boosted the […]
Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri sounded the alarm on the absence of any law that caps interest rates on online lending applications, warning that the gap leaves millions of Filipinos exposed to predatory practices. At the hearing of the Senate Committee on Games and Amusement, Zub questioned why the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan expressed deep concern over the widespread damage to farmlands caused by recent floods, pointing to failed or poorly implemented flood control projects as a major factor behind the devastation. In a recent radio interview, Pangilinan underscored the urgent need for accountability and a comprehensive review of flood mitigation efforts across the country, […]
“Our duty is not to protect each other – our duty is to protect the Filipino people.” This was the overarching message on Wednesday of newly-elected House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, who assured the public that the House of Representatives would work to earn back the trust of the people by pursuing budget reforms, […]