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The Senate adopted a resolution that sought to create a select oversight committee on intelligence and confidential funds used by various government agencies. Senate Resolution No. 361 would reconstitute the Select Oversight Committee on Intelligence and Confidential Funds, “to enable the Senate to oversee the efficiency of concerned government institutions in the production of […]
Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III welcomed survey results showing that 65% of Filipinos were satisfied with the performance of the Senate, saying that the positive numbers of the Senate are an indication that the public is pleased with the direction and work of the institution and its members. The survey, conducted from March […]
As the country celebrated Labor Day, the House of Representatives has continued discussing bills that raise penalties for non-compliance with government-prescribed minimum wages and other workers’ benefits. The committee on labor and employment chaired by Rep. Randolph Ting (3rd District, Cagayan) has discussed House Bill 5018, authored by Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, seeking to ensure […]
The House Special Committee on North Luzon Growth Quadrangle chaired by Rep. Maximo Dalog (Lone District, Mountain Province) and Committee on Government Enterprises and Privatization chaired by Rep. Mark Go (Lone District, Baguio City) have jointly approved a proposal to create the Northern Luzon Growth Quadrangle Development Authority which shall enhance socio-economic development in […]
Senator Cynthia Villar pushed for the implementation of a measure that will reduce plastic wastes by making manufacturers responsible for the entire life cycle of plastic products. During the public hearing of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources presided over by Villar, she raised the concept of extended producer responsibility (EPR) now being […]
The Senate is expected to speed up deliberations on the proposed emergency powers for traffic when sessions resume after its six-week break, following a drawing up of “common priorities” by the Palace and Congress, Senator Grace Poe said. Poe, principal sponsor of Senate Bill No. 1284 or the proposed Traffic and Congestion Crisis Act, […]
Rather than being burdened by high-interest loans collected by loan sharks and other informal lenders, Senator Bam Aquino encouraged the public to approach microfinance non-government organizations (MFI NGOs) for lower-interest and no-collateral financing. “Madali nga ang proseso ng pangungutang sa 5-6 subalit pinapatay naman tayo sa laki ng interes sa kanilang mga pautang,” said […]
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) has reported a marked improvement in media worker security under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, owing largely to the proactive measures that are now in place to ensure a safer environment for members of the working press. Although one case— that of Catanduanes News Now […]
Senator Win Gatchalian on Thursday announced plans to fast-track the passage of legislation pending before the Senate Committee on Economic Affairs which seeks to create a government body tasked to oversee the defense and development of the Benham Rise. “Suspicious activities on the part of Chinese authorities concerning the Benham Rise have underscored the urgent […]
Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III today said the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan (PDP LABAN) is pushing for a uniquely Filipino, semi-presidential executive-legislative set-up under the proposed federal system of government. “We seek to benefit from the advantages of the parliamentary system while respecting the Filipinos’ preference for a strong president at the […]