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Senate President Win Gatchalian renewed his push for the immediate enactment of the proposed waste-to-energy (WTE) measure, following the President’s pronouncement that planned WTE facilities are the “only solution” to the country’s garbage mismanagement problem. Gatchalian, author of Senate Bill No. 365 or the Waste-to-Energy Act, said the President’s statement underscores the urgency of a […]
Senator Bong Go expressed his support for the proposed Revised Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Law as Senate Bill No. 2116 was approved on third and final reading during the Senate plenary session. Go, who co-authored the measure, underscored the vital role of the PCG in protecting the country’s maritime territory and supporting Filipino communities whose […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan seeks to institutionalize the government’s Gulayan sa Barangay at Paaralan Program to help address hunger, malnutrition, and stunting while strengthening food security at the community level. Senate Bill No. 2380, which shall be known as the Gulayan sa Barangay at Paaralan Act, aims to improve food access and strengthen household food security […]
Quezon City’s sustained investments in flood mitigation and climate adaptation are showing measurable gains, with the number of families forced to evacuate during the latest intensified Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) dropping by about 80 percent compared with last year. During the onset of Habagat on July 23, 2025, the City recorded 10,576 affected families, or 35,847 […]
House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III vowed that the House of Representatives will subject the proposed 2027 national budget to rigorous scrutiny to ensure that every peso delivers concrete benefits to the Filipino people. As the House formally received the 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP), the Speaker said lawmakers would keep Filipinos at the center […]
Senator Ping Lacson is seeking an investigation into the rehabilitation and repair of Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) after fresh potholes emerged on newly repaired portions of the highway following recent monsoon rains. Lacson’s Senate Resolution 594 directs the Senate Committee on Public Works to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation with the end […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan filed a resolution congratulating and commending Filipino P-pop supergroup SB19 for becoming the first Filipino act to perform at Lollapalooza, one of the world’s largest and most influential music festivals. Senate Resolution No. 573 honors SB19’s historic performance at Lollapalooza Chicago 2026 and recognizes the group’s role in bringing Original Pilipino Music […]
Senator Bong Go is optimistic that the historic achievement of tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Eala is pumping up Filipinos to get into racket sports either for health and fitness or athletic development. Go made the remarks during his co-sponsorship speech commending Eala for her historic victory at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open, where she captured […]
Regional cooperation is key to dismantling smuggling syndicates that operate across borders, Abra Lone District Rep. JB Bernos said on Friday as he backed the Philippine National Police’s intensified coordination with Southeast Asian law enforcement agencies to curb the flow of illicit goods into the country. “Smuggling is a regional problem—thus, solving it requires that […]
The House Committee on Senior Citizens chaired by United Senior Citizens Party-list Representative Milagros Aquino-Magsaysay approved the consolidation of several measures expanding employment opportunities for senior citizens. Approved for consolidation were House Bills (HBs) 7319, 7568, 8940, 9792, 10133, and 10138. The consolidated bill, when enacted, would amend Republic Act (RA) No. 7432, otherwise known […]