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Senator Mark Villar led the inspection of Special Class BPOs located in Aseana. Villar was accompanied by Senator Win Gatchalian and PAGCOR Chairman Al Tengco. As the chairman of the Senate Games and Amusement Committee, the legislator looked into the operations of two SCBPOs in the gaming industry. “Ginagawa po natin ang inspection na ito […]
The national government is set to spend another P2.56 billion to sustain the revitalization of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT 3) and improve the commuting experience of passengers, Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo said. “We have another P2.56 billion for the MRT 3 Rehabilitation Project in the 2025 National Expenditure Program. The sum […]
Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez announced the construction of a glamping area and picnic grove as he recently unveiled the Bacolod City Tree Park, a legacy project for Bacolod City, during a blessing and groundbreaking in Brgy. Alangilan. “We have earmarked almost P50 million for the first phase. We still start with a few areas,” […]
“Hindi pwedeng hanggang kaso lang. Dapat ipakulong yang mga salot na agri-smugglers!” This is what Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee said as he raised the alarm over the surge of smuggled agricultural goods intercepted by Philippine authorities this year. As the principal author of the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, Lee expressed optimism that President Ferdinand […]
To ensure Shari’ah courts will get the needed Shari’ah judges, Senator Robin Padilla filed a bill facilitating the qualifications for such posts. Padilla filed Senate Bill 2820, which amends Art. X, Sec. 8 of RA 11054 or the organic law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). “RA 11054 requires membership to the […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano emphasized the need for the country to develop digital infrastructures to fully leverage e-governance and thrive in the digital age. In his sponsorship speech for the E-Governance Act (Senate Bill No. 2781), Cayetano highlighted the potential of modern technology to streamline government services, promote transparency, and improve service delivery. “Only God […]
Senator Bong Go, the main proponent of the Malasakit Centers program, proudly highlighted that nearly 12 million Filipinos have benefited from the program since its inception. Official data from the Department of Health (DOH) reveals that a total of 11,828,630 patients have been served through Malasakit Centers from 2019 to May 2024. Malasakit Centers bring […]
Provincial governors have accepted the challenge of Speaker Martin Romualdez to help President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s intensified campaign in fighting poverty and other problems the nation and their communities are facing. They told the 300-plus-strong House of Representatives leader that they are ready to extend a helping hand and share the same aspirations for their […]
The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability, chaired by Manila Representative Joel Chua, opened an inquiry into the financial situation of the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (ZAMCELCO). In his privilege speech recently, Majority Leader Mannix Dalipe highlighted ZAMCELCO’s financial woes, including P4.6 billion in liabilities, 22% systems loss and monthly losses of about […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero called on the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to rethink what it means to be indigent when it comes to the health requirements of Filipinos. Insofar as the health of people is concerned, Escudero said being indigent takes on a whole different meaning. “Any person who is sick or who has […]