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Senator Kiko Pangilinan called on the Philippine government to take immediate and decisive steps to ensure the safety, protection, and repatriation of Filipinos and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the Middle East amid escalating tensions and conflict in the region. Senate Resolution No. 325 emphasized the urgent need to safeguard the welfare of thousands of […]
Senator Chiz Escudero called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to put in place a comprehensive contingency plan against potential surge in prices of petroleum products amid the escalating tension in the Middle East to protect consumers, drivers, and local industries heavily dependent on oil. Escudero warned that any further instability in the region could […]
The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) is one with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and other energy stakeholders in seeking immediate relief on the persisting high line rental charges. Held on 02 March, 2026, PHILRECA, in partnership with the Commission, along with the Federation of Rural Electric Cooperatives in Region 8 (FRECOR 8), […]
Parañaque 2nd District Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan has commended his fellow lawmakers, representatives of government agencies, and other stakeholders for the substantial progress achieved by the Technical Working Group (TWG) tasked with finetuning the provisions of the proposed Right To Information (RTI) Act. Yamsuan, who heads the TWG on the RTI bill, said members of the panel […]
Women leaders of the House of Representatives expressed solidarity with the goals of women’s empowerment during Monday’s flag-raising ceremony, which marked the start of Women’s Month celebration. Leading the observance was Committee on Women and Gender Equality Chairperson and Laguna Representative Ann Matibag, who emphasized the continuing need for action. “Equality is an ongoing cause. […]
Laguna Governor Sol Aragones brought free dental care to residents of the province as part of her Akay ni Gob program. The initiative aims to provide free dentures to qualified Lagunenses through a structured process of screening, registration, and scheduled dental procedures. The activity gathered provincial health officials, dentists, and medical staff who worked together […]
Senate Foreign Relations Panel Chairman Erwin Tulfo called on the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to initiate a recovery plan for Filipinos who are supposed to fly for work in the Middle East, but were stalled due to the escalation of military activities in the region. “While we […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking to revise the fuel subsidy trigger formula for the public transport sector, shifting from a fixed price threshold to a percentage-based system to provide immediate relief for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers amid expectations of further fuel price spikes. Under the current Pantawid Pasada program, fuel subsidies are triggered when […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan is seeking to amend the country’s party-list system by prohibiting members of political dynasties from becoming or substituting as a party-list representative or nominee. Senate Bill No. 1907 aims to enhance Republic Act (RA) No. 7941, also known as the Party-List System Act. A significant proposal in the bill is provided in […]
With the non-stop oil price spikes likely to spiral up further in the weeks ahead following last weekend’s missile attacks in the Middle East, Deputy Majority Leader Luigi Villafuerte and Camarines Sur Rep. Migz Villafuerte want the government to fast-track contingency plans, including the grant of fuel subsidies to vulnerable sectors, to shield Filipinos from […]