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Manila Second District Congressman Rolando Valeriano filed a House resolution (HR 2257) calling for a “comprehensive inspection and audit of bridges, flyovers, overpasses, viaducts, aqueducts, and similar structures, to determine their structural integrity, safety, and fitness for continued public use, to prevent the collapse of such public infrastructures from recurring.” “This can be a daunting task for […]
Congress has earmarked P40.5 billion this year to cover the tuition of underprivileged students enrolled in private high schools due to the lack of Department of Education (DepEd) schools in their communities or the overcrowding of existing public schools, Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo announced. “The P40.5 billion is allocated in the 2025 national budget,” […]
House Deputy Majority Leader Francisco Paolo Ortega V and Lanao del Sur Representative Zia Alonto Adiong assured the public that preparations of the House prosecution team for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial are in full swing. While not directly part of the prosecution panel, Ortega expressed confidence in the team’s readiness, and in the […]
The House Committee on Transportation, chaired by Antipolo City Representative Romeo Acop, approved House Bill (HB) 11433 which seeks to introduce policy and organizational reforms in the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). HB 11433 which shall be entitled the “Revised Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Law” when enacted, would amend certain provisions of Republic Act (RA) 9993 […]
The Commission on Appointments (CA) has received the appointment papers for 278 newly promoted senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), CA Assistant Minority Leader and Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel said. “We have a new batch of senior military officials awaiting confirmation from the CA. They are led by Maj. […]
Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo urged local governments and resort operators to remain vigilant in promoting the safety of tourists. “We must never let our guard down when it comes to ensuring public safety at all times in our tourist destinations,” said Rillo, who serves as vice chairperson of the House committee on tourism. The […]
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) urged the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to collaborate on the upcoming revision of the Senior High School (SHS) Curriculum to produce graduates that are college-ready. In a hearing held recently on the SHS program, EDCOM 2 Co-Chairpersons Pasig Representative Roman […]
A newly signed law will enable hardworking Filipinos to obtain college degrees by accrediting their work experience, a measure credited as a crucial step in making education more accessible to the people. Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante pointed out that the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) Act, signed by the […]
Congress has allocated more than P3.2 billion for the Marawi Siege Victims Compensation Program since its establishment in 2022, Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel, a member of the House committee on public accounts, announced on Sunday. “We have earmarked an additional P1.15 billion for the program in the 2025 General Appropriations Law. This is […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) is intensifying its efforts to enhance mental well-being in schools, aligning with the newly signed Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 12080, or the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act. Signed by the President on December 9, 2024, the law mandates comprehensive mental health programs across […]