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Senator Kiko Pangilinan underscored the need for the government to protect the agriculture and fisheries sector amid the continued spike in fuel prices caused by the Middle East conflict, pointing out its serious consequences and impact on national food security and the livelihood of farmers and fisherfolk who are already struggling with rising production costs. […]
Senator Bong Go expressed support for measures that promote transparency in law enforcement operations following the Senate’s approval on third and final reading of Senate Bill No. 1908, or the proposed Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Act. Go co-sponsored the bill, which seeks to mandate the use of body-worn cameras by law enforcement personnel during official […]
Eight months into her term, Governor Sol Aragones has already made significant strides in addressing pressing challenges in Laguna, including overseas concerns and workforce reforms. Speaking via Zoom during a guesting on Bilyonaryo News Channel, Aragones emphasized the province’s proactive approach to crisis management, particularly for residents affected by global incidents, including situations in the […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said the government is “all hands on deck” as the House of Representatives moves swiftly to pass a measure allowing the suspension of the mandatory biofuel blending requirement under the Biofuels Act of 2006 after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. certified the bill as urgent. House Bill (HB) No. 8469, or […]
With President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. certifying as urgent the bill granting authority to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products, Senator Erwin Tulfo is calling on the executive branch to ensure that relief is equitable, urging that the policy must cover gasoline to protect the nation’s 8.5 million motorcycle riders. During the Senate Ways […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano is pushing for the creation of a National Contingency Framework, warning that global conflicts and economic disruptions could put millions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) at risk. Cayetano raised the concern in Senate Resolution No. 343, which urges the Executive Branch to establish a national framework and develop a […]
Food prices have begun climbing in several markets even before major fuel price adjustments take effect, prompting Senator Bong Go to call on traders and suppliers to refrain from exploiting the situation through hoarding, overpricing, and other practices that place additional strain on consumers, particularly low-income households. Go noted that the looming fuel price hikes […]
The irksome sight of so-called “spaghetti” wires dangling from posts in urban centers might soon be gone, once senators clear their version of a newly-approved House Bill (HB) tasking electricity distribution, cable and telecommunications companies (telcos) to assume full responsibility for the safety, maintenance and orderly management of their overhead power and communications lines, according […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has announced that the city government will adopt a four-day work week with extended hours for city offices, except for essential and frontline agencies. In his “Talk to the People” public broadcast, Domagoso said the city is aligning with national energy conservation measures amid rising global oil prices […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III hailed Filipino teachers as the “pillars of society” and reaffirmed the government’s push to accelerate the construction of classrooms nationwide to support quality education. Dy delivered the message as guest of honor and speaker during the 21st Founding Anniversary of the Schools Division Office of Cauayan City, where educators and […]