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Valenzuela Mayor Wes Gatchalian proudly accepted the Second Congressional Commission’s (EDCOM 2) “Bayang Bumabasa Challenge,” emphasizing the city’s unwavering commitment to education and literacy through its comprehensive programs, particularly the impactful “Nanay Teacher Plus” parenting program. This initiative is a cornerstone of the city’s vision to empower parents and teachers to support Valenzuelano students in […]
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. led the agency in commemorating its 121st founding anniversary by paying tribute to the people behind the Bureau’s growing impact and performance. On a post in his official Facebook page, Lumagui said “what we’re really celebrating is not just 121 years of service — but the […]
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) Region VI, in collaboration with the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental and the Department of Transportation, launched the LTO E-Patrol Mobile Service at the Provincial Capitol Grounds offering on-site vehicle registration, driver’s license applications and renewals, free Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) lectures, and other road safety initiatives. Dubbed “LTO on […]
The House of Representatives has reactivated the powerful “Quad Comm” — a joint body composed of four standing committees — with the adoption of House Resolution (HR) No. 106 during a recent plenary session. This move marks the formal launch of what lawmakers are calling “Quad Comm 2.0,” an institutional mechanism designed to continue and […]
As Chair of the Senate Youth Committee, Senator Bong Go is pushing to strengthen the financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills of young Filipinos by institutionalizing these as separate core subjects in the junior and senior high school curricula under the current K-12 program. Building on his consistent advocacy for education reforms that respond to the […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan filed the People’s Freedom of Information (FOI) Act in the Senate, reaffirming his long-standing commitment to transparency, public accountability, and people-centered reforms. Senate Bill No. 720, which was filed last July 21, seeks to pass an enabling law to fulfill “a long-awaited constitutional mandate to ensure transparency and accountability”, which was provided […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero has filed a landmark bill aimed at revitalizing the Philippine movie industry by granting tax exemptions and incentives to accredited stakeholders, while also institutionalizing the Nora Aunor Award for Film Excellence to honor outstanding cinematic works. The proposed measure, enrolled as Senate Bill No. 283 or the “Nora Aunor Act,” seeks […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero is seeking prison terms and penalties to prevent the malicious use of artificial intelligence (AI) to spread false information, malign individuals, and promote shady investment schemes for financial gain. “Used properly, AI could serve as a powerful tool for education, business, and other fields for improving productivity, research and finding solutions […]
Citing the devastating impact of imposing lowered tariffs on imported rice, Senators Kiko Pangilinan and Risa Hontiveros filed a Joint Senate Resolution seeking to strip the president of powers to adjust imported rice tariffs. Joint Senate Resolution No. 2 is asking both the House of Representatives and the Senate “to terminate the delegated authority of […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo called for the review of the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) as he expressed alarm that the future of the rice farming industry is in danger because of existing policies. In a Senate Privilege Speech recently, Tulfo said that while RTL had good intentions and ideas, it failed to fulfill its promises. “The […]