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Senator Erwin Tulfo emphasized the need to institute accountability mechanisms against spreaders of false information to uphold and strengthen democracy at the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland. Tulfo, head of the Philippine delegation to the ongoing IPU conference, delivered a speech detailing how fake news negatively affected public perception of the […]
While Senator Bong Go maintains delicadeza in public service by not interfering with transactions involving relatives or those seen with potential conflict of interest, he emphasized that he would not hesitate to file cases himself against anyone if warranted by any wrongdoing. Go also stressed that he supports efforts to probe anomalous infrastructure projects as […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano called for a more data-driven and accountable approach in higher education budgeting, saying the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) 2026 proposal should reflect long-term reforms that improve student access and institutional performance. “The CHED should be guided by science and be data-driven. Let’s get the data and see what […]
As more cases of sexual harassment are being reported in the country, Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos has called on Congress to amend the Safe Spaces Act to impose stiffer penalties against those who violate the law. “It is unfortunate that in the 30 years that we have had the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act and […]
Bacolod lone district Rep. Albee Benitez has filed a bill that seeks to improve the system for the repair and rehabilitation of the country’s infrastructure assets to ensure the continuity of public service delivery—a necessary measure to address the threats posed by natural calamities. Arguing that delays in the repair and rehabilitation of damaged infrastructure […]
Following the series of earthquakes in the country in the past several days, Pampanga First District Representative Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. requested the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to conduct structural safety inspections of all buildings and facilities in public and private schools, universities, vocational schools, and day care centers in the First […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso met recently to discuss cooperation in the implementation of major legacy infrastructure and urban renewal projects in the nation’s capital.The discussion centered on the city’s blueprint for sustainable development and the alignment of local and national infrastructure priorities. Domagoso presented to Marcos other […]
Senator Bong Go, adopted son of Maragondon, Cavite, visited the municipality to spearhead efforts aimed at uplifting the lives of senior high school and college students. During his visit, Go reaffirmed his commitment to advancing programs that directly benefit the poor and vulnerable sectors of society. In the relief efforts held at the municipal gym, […]
With the clearer procurement guidelines for the landmark 2019 Sagip Saka Act to be out soon, the Philippines is a step closer to fully implementing a law that will uplift the livelihood of Filipino farmers and fisherfolk by promoting the direct purchase of their produce by government institutions without public bidding, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said. […]
Senator Chiz Escudero reminded all higher education institutions (HEIs) about the moratorium on the collection of student loans in all areas where a state of calamity has been declared. With several parts of the country still dealing with the devastating effects of earthquakes and typhoons over the past month, Escudero said families had to deal […]