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Amid the influx of substandard steel reinforcement bars, or rebars in the market, Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III asked the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to go after manufacturers and importers, calling for their permits and licenses to be suspended. Pimentel issued the statement following the discovery of substandard rebars by the DTI […]
Former Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chair Karlo Nograles on Tuesday expressed optimism that his entry into the Davao City mayoralty race would encourage the voters of Davao City to troop to the polls as he lamented that a fourth of the city’s voters just stayed home during the 2022 national and local elections. A week […]
Sorsogon has achieved a lot as a province over the decades but it has the potential to grow even more in the years to come. Senate President Chiz Escudero said Sorsogon is no longer just a blip on the map of the Bicol peninsula, but a key contributor to the growth of the region. “Nagsimula […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III threw his strong support behind proposals for higher compensation for teachers and poll workers and renewed his call that these election-related benefits and allowances be tax-exempt. “Napakahalaga ng gampanin ng mga guro sa pagseseguro ng malinis maayos at matiwasay na halalan sa 2025. Sa mga ‘hot spots’ na lugar […]
The president of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) urged his fellow local leaders to ensure that people in their communities have easier access to affordable food. This, as a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed that 46 percent of Filipino families considered themselves “food-poor”, the highest since the 49 percent […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III urged the government to conduct a thorough inventory of its properties following reports that a recently raided illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Pasay was situated on land owned by a government entity. “We need to ensure that the government is not unwittingly and indirectly becoming a […]
Amid suggestions to replace Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) President and Chief Executive Officer (PCEO) Emmanuel Ledesma Jr., Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee urged fellow lawmakers and government officials to prioritize implementing the commitment of the Department of Health (DOH) and PhilHealth to lower out-of-pocket medical expenses of Filipinos that he secured during the House […]
Senator Bong Go’s Malasakit Team extended assistance to displaced workers of Calbayog City, Western Samar, underscoring the continued support for livelihood programs that benefit disadvantaged communities. The initiative was made possible through the collaborative efforts of Go and local leaders such as Board Member Ancecio Guades. Senate Bill No. 420 aims to provide short-term employment […]
Committee on Public Services Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo conducted a surprise inspection in Binangonan Port, Rizal where a motorbanca capsized last year resulting in the deaths of 27 people. Said issue was also investigated at the Senate on the same year. In his inspection, Tulfo saw the various violations of some boats, including life vests […]
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III raised serious legal and constitutional concerns over Marikina Mayor Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro’s recent transfer from District 2 to District 1 to run for Congress in the upcoming 2025 elections. In an interview on Headstart on Tuesday, Pimentel stressed that the period of residence requirement is crystal clear in […]