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Senator Bong Go joined the Philippine Association of Water Districts (PAWD) as it held its National Convention at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City recently. The event, which also saw the induction of new PAWD officers, served as a platform for discussing the advancement of clean drinking water supply and sanitation in the country. […]
In a landmark development for the Philippines’ energy sector, Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGen), Aboitiz Power Corporation (AP) and San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP) are launching the country’s first and most expansive integrated liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Batangas. This initiative is seen to help boost energy security and steer the country towards […]
The passage of the proposed Jail Integration Act will not only centralize the administration of local jails across the country, but will also ensure the welfare of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs). Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, sponsor of Senate Bill 2352, highlighted this as he welcomed the Senate’s unanimous approval of the measure seeking […]
Senator Chiz Escudero has asked the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to regulate the expenses incurred by their commissioners during their visits to state colleges and universities (SUCs) or out-of-town meetings. Escudero, who chairs the Senate Committee on Higher and Technical Education, made the call during the body’s meeting where 25 education bills were tackled […]
The newest public service program “Si Manoy ang Ninong Ko” premiered nationwide on Sunday on GMA 7 Network, hosted by AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee, and TV personalities Gelli de Belen, Sherilyn Reyes-Tan and Patricia Tumulak. “Masaya at sobrang honored po tayo na maging bahagi ng programang ito na magpapakita ng mga tunay na […]
In line with their efforts to help ensure that no Filipino is left behind in recovery, Senator Bong Go together with Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, were invited by Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino to provide assistance to disadvantaged residents in Pasig City recently. The three senators are officers of the PDP-Laban political party. “Huwag kayong […]
National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte is bullish on prospects for actors and workers in the film and TV-radio entertainment industries to soon have a safe environment in the workplace along with proper compensation and other benefits for their unconventional work schedules. Villafuerte voiced optimism on the congressional passage soon of the proposed “Eddie […]
“Can the government afford wage subsidies?” This was the question raised by the chair of the House of Representatives labor and employment committee after various sectors threw their support behind the provision of wage subsidies so that companies could fund a minimum wage increase. Nograles said he will direct his committee to ask for the […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Wednesday urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to update its list of abandoned, undeveloped, and underutilized (AUU) ponds covered by Fishpond Lease Agreements (FLA) so that these may be converted back to mangrove forests. Citing the Amended Fisheries Code, Lee said it is the duty […]
Senator Chiz Escudero cautioned his colleagues against proceeding with future hearings on Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 6 without a clear set of guidelines that are contained in the Rules of the Senate. Speaking at the plenary, Escudero noted that the Rules of the Senate does not have a specific section on procedures on […]