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A “smart backpack” system startup idea that revolutionizes maternal healthcare systems and empowers rural women and healthcare workers was named the best among this year’s StartUp QC Student Competition finalists, clinching the P100,000 grand prize. The Quezon City Government awarded a total of 27 outstanding student teams (out of 39 finalists) that have submitted their […]
The House of Representatives approved on final reading a bill seeking to expand the options for registration and voting for Filipinos abroad.Voting 188 against 0, the chamber approved House Bill (HB) 10178 amending the Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003, as amended. “The bill aims to make voter registration and voting easier and more accessible […]
The Senate Subcommittee Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 (RBH No. 6) proposing amendments to economic provisions of the Constitution has brought its public hearings closer to the people, starting with what Senate President Migz Zubiri described as a very encouraging Baguio public consultations. “The Constitution is the bible of any nation. The bible of […]
Senator Robin Padilla is seeking to fine-tune the Philippine government’s information dissemination and aid distribution mechanisms, to enhance responses and preparations for El Nino, La Nina, and other “environmental shocks”. Padilla filed Senate Resolution 1025, directing the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media – which he chairs – to conduct an investigation in […]
Senator Grace Poe underscored that public-private partnership (PPP) is the viable option to develop Philippine airports and make them attractive to tourists. “Ang aviation sector natin ay parang isang eroplanong hindi maka-take off dahil sa delays, cancellations, at kung ano-ano pang aberya. Handa na ang mga pasahero, naisakay na ang mga bagahe, pero ang piloto, […]
Manila is preparing for what the PAGASA has said is a strong La Niña following the current strong El Niño. Mayor Honey Lacuna said the city has acquired and installed weather instruments needed for localized weather forecasts, while Congressman Joel Chua has been inspecting esteros and flood control projects in Manila’s Third District. “We now have […]
The congressional Commission on Appointments (CA) will conduct separate confirmation hearings on May 21, for Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac and a batch of 33 newly promoted military generals and colonels. CA Assistant Minority Leader and Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel said Cacdac will be vetted by the CA’s Committee on Labor, Employment, Social Welfare […]
Senator Robin Padilla wants to ensure ordinary Filipinos understand the particular gains and opportunities from the recently concluded Balikatan Exercises between the Philippines and United States. Padilla, in filing Senate Resolution 1026, sought a hearing on the matter by the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media, which he chairs, to inform the public […]
“Tulungan natin ang mahihirap nating kababayan, yung mga helpless at yung mga hopeless. Sino pa bang magtutulungan kundi tayong kapwa Pilipino,” Senator Bong Go stressed in a video message during his Malasakit Team’s relief effort for indigents at the municipal gymnasium of Nagcarlan in Laguna. Addressing 930 indigent residents, Go reiterated through his commitment to […]
Senator Grace Poe said barangays should be equipped with animal welfare programs to allow them to act effectively against cruelty incidents. “An important question to ask is whether we have sufficient animal welfare programs in place and whether our communities—especially in rural areas—have adequate access to quality veterinary healthcare services,” Poe said “As first responders […]