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Senator Chiz Escudero has filed Senate Bill No. 1993 which seeks to establish a government-owned crude oil tank storage facility to better position the country in dealing with oil crisis and ensure fuel security. The Philippines imports about 90 to 95 percent of its crude oil and refined petroleum needs, making it highly vulnerable to […]
Senator Bong Go’s team witnessed the turnover of the Super Health Center in Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental recently. Present during the turnover of the Super Health Center were Misamis Occidental Vice Governor Rowena Gutierrez, Oroquieta City Mayor Lemuel Acosta, City Councilor Arti Enanoria, and Barangay Apil Captain Roy Bongcayao, among others. “Magseserbisyo ako sa abot […]
Deploying more policewomen in barangays amid rising cases of violence against women and children is a good step. The Philippine National Police, however, should also focus on enhancing the training of male police so they could better respond to VAWC cases. This was the suggestion of House committee on public order and safety vice chair […]
The 39-member Visayan Bloc expressed its support for the leadership of Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III amid rumblings of discontent among some representatives. “The Visayan Bloc fully supports Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III and the leadership he has shown in guiding the House of Representatives, particularly in the crafting of the national budget,” […]
Calling it the electoral reform “40 years in the making,” Lanao del Sur Representative Zia Alonto Adiong pushed for the passage of a bill banning political dynasties, saying Congress can no longer afford to ignore a clear constitutional directive. “Today, we have the opportunity to make history. Today, we fulfill a long-standing constitutional mandate, 40 […]
The City Government of Caloocan provided 100 bicycles to the personnel of the Public Safety and Traffic Management Department (PSTMD) and the Caloocan City Police Station (CCPS) as an alternative mode of transportation in line with calls for the strict implementation of energy conservation measures in the government. Under Executive Order 007-26, which was adopted […]
The Senate formally adopted a resolution led by Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano ensuring Filipinos are given reasonable time to seek redress from Philippine courts and avail themselves of legal remedies in foreign or international arrest cases. Senate Resolution No. 307 was approved following the period of amendments during which Senate President Tito Sotto […]
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 […]