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Amid the transfer of the P89.9 billion excess funds of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to the national treasury, Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee filed House Resolution No. 1900, urging the state health insurer to implement another round of 30% increase in all its benefit packages and coverage. Lee’s HR 1900 seeks to determine […]
House Human Rights Chair and Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante expressed hope that former President Rodrigo Duterte and former chiefs of the Philippine National Police would attend the joint hearings of the newly-formed Quad Comm that will tackle issues involving extrajudicial killings, the war on illegal drugs, and POGOs, as their participation in the […]
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has expanded the city’s scholarship program, with scholars set to receive higher financial grants. Since assuming office in 2019, Belmonte’s administration has supported 31,120 scholars, reflecting her steadfast commitment to provide every QCitizen with sustainable educational opportunities. “Hangad natin na mas paigtingin ang mga programa ng lungsod na may pangmatagalang […]
Senator Loren Legarda praised anew Filipino gymnast Carlos Edriel Yulo’s outstanding athletic accomplishments following his two gold medal victories at the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics competition of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. In a Senate Resolution introduced by Legarda, the veteran legislator underscored the important milestone for the Philippines as Yulo’s triumph elevated […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano led efforts to enhance the Philippines’ digital infrastructure and close the gap with neighboring Southeast Asian countries as he pushed for the swift passage of Senate Bill 2699, more known as the “Konektadong Pinoy Act”. “Unless we pay attention to this, we will not catch up with our neighbors,” Cayetano emphasized […]
Senator Robin Padilla asked the Supreme Court to set soonest oral arguments for his petition to resolve the issue of whether both houses of Congress should vote jointly or separately in tackling amendments to the 1987 Constitution. Padilla filed an urgent motion to set the case for oral arguments, in his capacity as incumbent senator […]
The Commission on Appointments (CA) acknowledged the leadership and competence of Education Secretary Sonny Angara as they quickly confirmed his ad-interim appointment recently. The former senator smoothly navigated his confirmation process following the commendation from his former colleagues in Congress, highlighting his legislative achievements and commitment to education. Senate President and CA Chairperson Chiz Escudero […]
Senator Bong Go led the Malasakit sa Kooperatiba Awarding Ceremony for Cooperative Beneficiaries of Region VIII at Brgy. Maulong Covered Court, Catbalogan City. “I pushed for this program to ensure continuous assistance for our cooperatives. I hope this will help your cooperatives grow and flourish to help your organization, and your family,” Go stressed. […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano appealed to the government to focus on growing the economy to boost public funds instead of relying on gambling as a revenue source. Cayetano made this statement in response to recent proposals in the House of Representatives to revive and legalize e-sabong as an alternative revenue stream following the ban on […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo filed Senate Bill (SB) No. 2768 seeking to impose stiff penalties on crimes involving dissemination of false information on bomb threats, explosives, or any other life-threatening or destructive materials. Tulfo, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Public Services, stressed that Presidential Decree (PD) No. 1727 or Bomb Joke Law passed in the […]