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The Senate approved on final reading measures granting and renewing franchises for six radio and television broadcasting stations and an electric power corporation in different parts of the country. Senator Raffy Tulfo, sponsor of the measures, highlighted the important role of television and radio in the daily life of Filipinos. “The public must have reliable […]
When Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin stepped on Chicago’s Allianz Stage during Lollapalooza 2026 last July, they carried on their shoulders the collective dreams and hopes of a people to whom music is a shared language, a way of life and love, a vital part of the social fabric, and a pillar of cultural […]
Senator Ping Lacson thanked Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon for clarifying that flood control projects in Taguig City remain under investigation for alleged irregularities, even as he cautioned anew against prematurely concluding that there are no ghost projects. Lacson was referring to Dizon’s clarification that the investigation into some projects […]
The House of Representatives concluded nine days of plenary deliberations on House Bill No. 10858, or the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 General Appropriations Bill, completing the line-by-line examination of the government’s proposed ₱7.2-trillion national budget. 245 departments, agencies, attached agencies, and government-owned and controlled corporations, as well as 113 State Universities and Colleges underwent hours […]
The 2026 Paete-Ukit Taka Festival was officially launched with a Thanksgiving Mass held at the Parish of Saint James the Apostle, led by Rev. Fr. Edilberto Mesias. Present were local officials, municipal staff, and Public Affairs Chief Luibic Jacob, who represented Governor Sol Aragones. “The Provincial Government and Governor Sol will never cease to support, […]
Senate President Win Gatchalian called for a comprehensive implementation of the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy Act, or CREATE MORE, to enhance investor confidence and support economic growth. Even though business sentiment in the country became less pessimistic in August, as reflected in the latest Business […]
Senate Committee on Energy Chairman Erwin Tulfo assured the public that removal of systems loss charge cannot be recovered by electric companies in other ways. This follows concerns of consumers that the impending removal of systems loss charges may just be recovered by electric companies in other ways, such as lodging it on distribution and […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan said the Senate’s recent passage of the Sagip Bata Act could provide a policy guide for government agencies dealing with online child-safety threats, including the current controversy over restrictions on Discord. The Senate approved Senate Bill 1819, or the Safeguarding Against Grooming, Inducement and Predation, and Building Accountability for Technology-Facilitated Abuse or […]
As the country commemorates National Tourism Month this September, a party-list lawmaker called on Congress to pass a bill ensuring that communities get a fair share from tourism revenue. “Communities deserve to benefit from the flow of tourism within their areas. That’s why it is only right that communities managing tourist sites get their fair […]
“How will the Philippine Amusement and Games Corporation’s counterpart funds for universal health care be covered with its imminent decoupling?” This was the question raised by Solid North Partylist Rep. Ching Bernos after PAGCOR Pres. Alejandro Tengco announced earlier this month that they expect the Governance Commission for Government Owned or Controlled Corporations to recommend the […]