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Senate President Koko Pimentel III on urged college and university administrators to consider lowering their entrance examination fees, saying parents of college-eligible students had approached him and complained about the “prohibitive” rates currently being charged by the major universities in the country. “It is understandable for these kids to want to have options when it […]
Senate President Koko Pimentel III stressed the need for a “tight, effective and comprehensive cyber security policy” amid the upper house’s passage on second reading of the bill seeking to establish a national ID system. “It’s crucial for the effective implementation of a national ID system that we formulate a comprehensive cyber security policy that’s […]
The measure that will streamline the process of providing benefits and incentives to Science and Technology (S&T) government personnel has been approved by the Senate on third and final reading. Via a 15-0 vote, the Senate approved Senate Bill No. 1534, which seeks to amend Republic Act 8439 or the Magna Carta for Scientists to […]
As the Senate continues floor deliberations on the landmark Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for amendments to ensure that contentious provisions regulating the terms of office of Bangsamoro elective local officials are consistent with the Constitution. One such provision is Article VII, Section 13 of the Senate version of the Bangsamoro […]
“Senior citizens have special geriatric or medical needs, and this requires the establishment of a specialized medical facility.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo, principal author of HB 3889 or the Act Establishing A Senior Citizens Hospital in Quezon City to be known as the Quezon City Senior Citizens Hospital. “This bill invigorates […]
Senate President Koko Pimentel III has called on friendly nations to offer training courses to the Philippine National Police (PNP) to help improve the competence of the national police force, specifically their crime-solving skills. Pimentel in particular is interested in securing assistance from “friendly” countries with highly-regarded police forces, such as the United States, Japan, […]
Encouraged by the country’s record-setting foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in 2017, Senator Win Gatchalian stressed anew the need to remove legal restrictions that continue to hamper foreign investors seeking to pump money into the Philippine retail trade industry. “While the record-setting FDI numbers from 2017 are impressive, they pale in comparison to what we […]
Economic growth will thrive and more livelihood opportunities will open up in clean and healthy communities, Senator Cynthia Villar said as she led the distribution of 5,000 toilet bowls in Baseco compound in Tondo, Manila. “Personal hygiene is a key factor in making your homes a more conducive place to live in. It should be […]
The House committee on Muslim Affairs approved a substitute bill which seeks to declare the first day of February of every year as “National Hijab Day”. The bill expressly recognizes the role of women in nation-building, and shall ensure the fundamental equality before the law of women and men. Moreover, the free exercise and enjoyment […]
The House special committee on peace, reconciliation and unity created a technical working group (TWG) that will consolidate all the inputs and position papers regarding House Bill 5669, seeking to create the National Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Commission for the Bangsamoro. The Commission shall design and formulate mechanisms to implement the Transitional Justice and Reconciliation […]