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As Valentine’s Day approaches, Senator Win Gatchalian warned the public against a more sophisticated breed of “love scams” that now leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and, in certain cases, even lead to the sexual exploitation of victims. Gatchalian made the call following a warning from the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) about the growing risk […]
In support of the growing public clamor for greater transparency in the government procurement system, Deputy Minority Leader Luigi Villafuerte and Migz Villafuerte are seeking swift congressional approval of a measure prohibiting close relatives of public officials from acquiring government contracts. With the people’s best interest and the protection of the general welfare in mind, […]
Four survivors of the sunken vessel MV Trisha Kerstin 3 owned by Aleson Shipping sought the help of Chairperson of the Committee on Public Services Senator Raffy Tulfo through Senator Robin Padilla to expose the alleged negligence and deplorable condition of the sunken vessel. In a meeting conducted recently, Nur Hussein Sali, Atty. Aquino Sajili, […]
Reinforcing the State’s commitment to preventive healthcare and universal access to essential health services, the Senate approved on third and final reading two major health measures with Senator Camille Villar among the principal authors and co-authors. “Preventive care and early intervention reduce suffering, lower long-term costs, and save lives,” Villar said. “These measures ensure that […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano intensified his call for the government to clarify its education targets, demanding a decisive choice on the full implementation and funding of the K to 12 program. Speaking on the National Education and Workforce Development Plan 2026-2035 (Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8) which includes the recommendations of the Second […]
The Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare, and Rural Development, chaired by Senator Erwin Tulfo, has expressed its commitment to institutionalizing accessible government aid distribution without political interference. Tulfo made the statement during a recent panel hearing on his bill to institutionalize the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Program of the Department of […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has initiated the issuance of Show Cause Orders (SCOs) against Solar Para Sa Bayan Corp. (SPSB) in response to consumer complaints and reports of violations of ERC rules and regulations. These include allegations of unauthorized operations and the imposition of power rates without prior approval from the Commission. The ERC […]
Committee on Public Services Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo discussed the tragic incident involving MV Tricia Kirsten near Pilas Island, Basilan which left 28 people dead. During the Senate Committee on Public Services hearing, Tulfo questioned the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on how the tragedy occurred and pointed out the agency’s apparent lack of prompt action. […]
Senate President Pro Tempore and former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Ping Lacson congratulated PNP Chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on the formal conferment of his four-star rank. Lacson, who headed the PNP from 1999 to 2001, described as “overdue” the promotion of Nartatez, who served as his police aide-de-camp when he had the same […]
Digitalizing agricultural data is key to boosting productivity and keeping food prices stable, Senator Win Gatchalian said. “An agricultural information system (AIS) would provide real-time insights on crop yields, market demand, and other important farm data to help empower farmers to optimize harvests and help prevent price increases caused by inefficiency,” said Gatchalian as he […]