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The series of security attacks on government websites has prompted Makati City 2nd District Representative Luis Campos Jr. to press for up to P3 billion in additional funding to build up the capabilities of the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC). “We must bolster the CICC with all the necessary cutting-edge technologies to swiftly produce actionable […]
House Human Rights Committee Chairperson Benny Abante Jr. on World Food Day said that the additional P40 billion Congress has allocated to improve irrigation in the country will help boost the productivity of the agricultural sector and rein in rising food prices that make it more difficult for millions of Filipino families to eat three […]
The Philippines risks losing some P7.4 billion in cash remittances from thousands of migrant Filipino workers, mostly caregivers and private duty nurses, in the event of an escalation in the war between Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement, or Hamas. “Our best estimate is that Filipino workers in Israel send to their families here in […]
AKO BICOL Party-list Representative Zaldy Co, chairman of the House appropriations committee, said he “will work with our colleagues in the Senate to look for more sources of funds for the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT).” “We recognize the dire need for the DICT for resources to fight cybercrime and ransomware attacks. For […]
As ransomware attacks target the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and possibly other government agencies following the infiltration of PhilHealth, a ranking member of the House of Representatives urged the Department of Information and Communication Technology to mobilize some of the country’s about 200 certified cybersecurity experts. “We have a clear and present danger to our […]
The House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs chaired by KABAYAN Party-list Representative Ron Salo held a briefing with concerned agencies on the current situation of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in Israel, as well as their ongoing evacuation and repatriation efforts. Salo conveyed his deepest sorrows and sincerest condolences to Filipinos who lost their loved ones […]
House Deputy Minority Leader Bernadette Herrera filed a proposed resolution to commend and congratulate the Philippine contingent to the 19th Asian Games, especially the gold medal winners and Paris 2024 Olympics qualifiers. The Philippine contingent to the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China comprised 395 athletes, personnel, and officials led by Chief of Mission Chito Loyzaga and […]
Speaker Martin Romualdez hailed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to Department of Agriculture officials to use excess rice tariff collections to help farmers.“This gesture manifests the unwavering resolve of President Marcos, Jr. to boost agricultural production, particularly of rice, to ensure a stable supply of food for every Filipino family at affordable prices and uplift […]
The House of Representatives inaugurated recently a mini park in honor of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal at the HRep Complex. “We are happy to announce that our national pride will have the House of Representatives as his home. A mini-Rizal Park for everyone to see and visit, so we may remember his contributions to […]
Speaker Martin Romualdez said the House of Representatives will try to allocate at least P3 billion for development projects on Pag-asa, the main island and the seat of the town of Kalayaan in Palawan.Romualdez made the commitment following a visit to the remote town in the West Philippine Sea accompanied by some congressmen and officers […]