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Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano called on the government and local communities to work together to support Filipinos in need, warning that many families could face even greater hardship in the months leading up to Christmas if the economy continues to weaken. In an online broadcast, the Minority Leader said he hopes the country’s […]
Senator Bong Go filed Senate Bill No. 2333, or the proposed Sanitarians Professionalization Act, seeking to establish a comprehensive system for regulating, supervising, licensing, and registering sanitarians in the Philippines. The measure recognizes the work of sanitarians, also referred to as sanitary inspectors, in preventing disease, enforcing sanitation standards, promoting proper hygiene, and protecting communities […]
Camarines Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte is backing the fresh push by President Marcos in his 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) for nuclear power as part of his Administration’s “clean and green” energy agenda, noting that “the Philippines is ready for this switch as it already has in place a comprehensive plan to deal with the use […]
Deputy Majority Leader Luigi Villafuerte and Rep. Migz Villafuerte have cited President Marcos’ push in his 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) for an overhaul of the almost half-century-old National Building Code (NBC) hoping this presidential endorsement would serve as a strong impetus for senators to finally pass their version of this House-approved measure […]
House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said the House of Representatives will bring its newly launched LegisHear program to provinces across the country, with Butuan City and Dumaguete City set to host the next rounds of nationwide public consultations aimed at making legislation more responsive to the needs of Filipinos. Following the successful launch of […]
Bohol and Cebu ushered in a new era of regional cooperation as the two provinces formally signed the SugBohol Sisterhood Agreement during the SugBohol Sisterhood Signing and Kick-Off Celebration at the Ceremonial Hall of the New Provincial Capitol in Tagbilaran City. Governor Aris Aumentado and Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro led the historic signing, affirming a […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano urged the Philippines and Japan to expand people-to-people exchanges, describing stronger cultural ties as the next step in a partnership that has grown over seven decades. Cayetano made the call as the Senate adopted Proposed Senate Resolution No. 502 which recognizes the friendship between the Philippines and Japan and […]
Senator Chiz Escudero proposed a nationwide ban on gambling-related advertisements and sponsorships to curb excessive and irresponsible gambling behavior while protecting minors and other vulnerable groups. Escudero said the measure mirrors the country’s earlier approach to the tobacco industry under Republic Act 9211, or the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003, which imposed sweeping restrictions on […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan has filed a measure seeking to increase the income tax exemption threshold to allow millions of Filipino workers to take home more of what they earn, providing immediate relief amid the rising cost of living. Senate Bill No. 2344 seeks to amend Section 24 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997 […]
The House of Representatives officially launched LegisHear—its nationwide legislative consultation and oversight initiative—with Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III leading the inaugural event at Isabela State University in Echague, Isabela. House Secretary General Atty. Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil revealed that LegisHear is the first major step in the Speaker’s goal of making the House more open, responsive, […]