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To avoid a repeat of the tension between the Philippines and China in the West Philippine Sea, Senator Robin Padilla pushed for the acquisition of Multi-Purpose Amphibious Aircraft (MPAA) for the Philippine Navy. In his privilege speech at the Senate session, Padilla said the MPAAs can greatly help in other missions including Humanitarian Assistance and […]
Since 2013, in the aftermath of typhoons Sendong and Yolanda, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has been at the forefront of building resilient housing communities nationwide. Partnering with several organizations including Gawad Kalinga and Habitat for Humanity, SMC has invested P3.05 billion in the last decade to build or help provide new homes for families impacted […]
The Senate ratified the harmonized version of the 2024 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) which contains the proposed P5.768 trillion budget for next year. The House of Representatives also ratified the bicameral conference committee report. After the ratification by both Houses of Congress, the government’s spending plan bill will be transmitted to Malacanang for President Ferdinand […]
Senator Bong Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, emphasized the urgency of preparing for and addressing a reported increase in flu-like cases in the Philippines. This reminder came amid concerns about the increasing respiratory illnesses in other regions since mid-October, particularly among children. Go, in an interview after aiding residents in Pamplona, Cagayan, […]
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) directed government agencies to intensify the campaign against sexual harassment in the workplace in line with the celebration of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) from 25 November to 12 December 2023. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles noted that an alarming rate of 22.8% of employees worldwide, including […]
Senator Chiz Escudero expressed support for the Marcos administration’s plan to reopen formal peace talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) to end communist insurgency and contribute to the attainment of lasting peace in the country. In a radio interview recently, Escudero said any peace initiative must get the […]
AnaKalusugan Party-list has extended financial assistance to the families of the bus crash in Hamtic, Antique that killed at least 18 people. According to AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes, they released P10,000 in medical assistance each to the families of the 18 fatalities and 11 wounded passengers in the accident that happened on December […]
Following the country’s poor showing in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022, Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III expressed grave concerns and emphasized the urgent need to adjust the curriculum to cultivate the Filipino students’ interest in mathematics, reading and science. Pimentel stressed the need to urgently adjust the curriculum to help develop […]
Senator Chiz Escudero supported the decision of President Marcos to thoroughly study calls for the Philippines to rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC), five years after the country’s withdrawal during the previous administration. “Para sa akin tama iyong sinabi ng Pangulo na dapat ito ay pag-aralang mabuti dahil may mga pinasok tayong tratado na tayo […]
Senator Bong Go, vice chairperson of both the Senate Committees on National Defense and Public Order, has strongly condemned the terrorist attack at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City. “I strongly condemn this cowardly terrorist attack during a mass inside MSU Marawi this morning that killed numerous innocent people and injured many others,” […]