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Motivated by the number of patients, caregivers, and healthcare workers who have benefited from his hospital feeding efforts, Senator Bong Go continued the initiative of bringing warm meals to various public hospitals and community facilities across the country. What began as a simple attempt to help those spending long hours in hospitals has grown into […]
Camarines Sur (CamSur) representatives led by Luigi Villafuerte and Migz Villafuerte have backed the push by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) for stronger and sustained measures to protect media workers, as a means to guarantee a free and independent press, which is one hallmark of a vibrant democracy. “Government should put a premium on […]
The Provincial Government of Bohol under the leadership of Governor Aris Aumentado, has been officially recognized as drug-free in the 2025 Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Performance Audit. The province and its 33 municipalities earned a “High Functional” rating — a significant jump from 23 towns in 2024 — reflecting stronger anti-drug programs and effective grassroots […]
The House Committee on Tourism, chaired by Romblon Representative Eleandro Jesus Madrona approved the measure consolidating 18 bills to seek to abolish the travel tax, subject to the crafting of a clear and sustainable alternative funding mechanism for important programs supported by the tax collections. The panel consolidated House Bills 7367, 7443, 7612, 7703, 7757, […]
Committee on Public Services Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo expressed dismay over the Boss Ironman Endurance Challenge due to numerous traffic violations and accidents involving its participants. During the Committee on Tourism hearing, Tulfo presented videos showing participants blatantly breaking traffic rules, including running red lights, counterflowing, and actions endangering others on the road. “Dahil ba […]
As efforts to abolish the travel tax gain momentum, Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano welcomed the House of Representatives’ approval of a similar bill he earlier filed in the Senate at the start of the 20th Congress in July 2025. This came after the House Committee on Tourism approved the same measure on February […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan called on the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to take decisive action against individuals and groups using automated bots to hoard concert tickets for resale at exorbitant prices, urging authorities to “make an example” of offenders to deter future abuses. The chairperson of the Committee on Justice and Human Rights made the […]
Parañaque 2nd District Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan has proposed a measure that aims to institute a scholarship and return service program for aspiring pharmacists and other allied medical professionals to help stave off a manpower crisis in the country’s public health system. Yamsuan said his proposed legislation under House Bill (HB) 7355 will allow deserving […]
He won. He lost. He skipped. He won, again, in one surprising turnaround. In 2013, Bam Aquino was elected as senator of the Republic of the Philippines, landing in 7th place. In 2019, Bam Aquino failed to get reelected for a second term, losing at 14th place. In 2022, Bam Aquino skipped the senatorial elections, […]
Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos hailed the creation by the Department of Agriculture of an office dedicated to providing support to the coffee industry. “The creation of the Coffee Industry Development Office is a welcome move that will hopefully lead to the development of the coffee industry. Our coffee farmers in Abra could definitely […]