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House of Representatives Minority Leader Nonoy Libanan has filed two separate bills seeking to establish two new state-run coconut oil milling and refinery plants in Eastern Samar, in an effort to boost the productivity and income of local farmers. Libanan’s House Bill (HB) No. 10834 proposes to put up the Eastern Samar Coconut Oil Milling […]
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte’s efforts against climate change have been recognized anew as she was named by Forbes as one of its inaugural 50 Sustainability Leaders. Belmonte made it to the prestigious list alongside fellow C40 Cities members—Mayors Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown, Sierra Leone; Anne Hidalgo of Paris, France; and Michelle Wu of Boston—as […]
Senator Grace Poe supported initiatives to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in court-related works, but stressed the need for stringent safeguards and vetting. “We will not rely too much on AI, but we can make use of the technology as an option to help check the human side of decisions, such as data, transcript and […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano called for a ‘Filipino gas first’ policy, stressing that the Philippine Natural Gas Development Act is crucial for achieving long-term energy security as the country shifts towards cleaner energy sources. This statement came after his interpellation with Senator Win Gatchalian recently regarding Senate Bill 2793, a measure sponsored by Committee on […]
“Viva La Virgen de Peñafrancia! Viva el Divino Rostro!” Senator Bong Go extended his heartfelt solidarity to the participants and organizers of the annual Peñafrancia Voyadores Festival, held as part of the grand festivities honoring the revered image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. The festival, which reenacts the solemn and colorful street procession and parade transferring […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III filed a resolution urging the Senate to conduct an inquiry into the backlog of national ID cards, calling for a comprehensive review of the implementation of Republic Act No. 11055, also known as the Philippine Identification System Act. The proposed Senate Resolution No. 1192, filed by Pimentel, seeks to […]
For enduring harassment and hardships while maintaining the Philippines’ presence in the West Philippine Sea, the crew of the BRP Teresa Magbanua were saluted by Senator Robin Padilla. In Senate Resolution 1202, Padilla cited the BRP Teresa Magbanua’s crew for their “crucial and immeasurable contribution” to maintaining our sovereignty. “The crucial and immeasurable contribution of […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano voiced strong support for the modernization of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), aiming to strengthen the country’s disaster preparedness. “Parati natin sinasabi ‘sana we have more facts,’ ‘sana may warning.’ The good news is that we can be more ready,” Cayetano said as he sponsored Senate Bill No. […]
The House of Representatives recently terminated the plenary sponsorship and interpellation on the 2025 proposed budget of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and its attached agencies for fiscal year 2025 in the amount of P3.394-billion. DOT budget sponsor and committee on appropriations vice chairman Representative Faustino “Inno” Dy of Isabela said the DOT proposed budget […]
The vibrant colors of LGBTQ+ communities took the center stage as Singkaban Festival celebrated both inclusivity and cultural heritage through Bulacan Gay Pride 2024 at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center at the City of Malolos. The gala night was attended by various LGBTQ+ federations with more than 500 members, joining forces to promote […]