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The House committee on natural resources chaired by Rep. Arnel Ty (Party-list, LPGMA) has approved House Bill 6625 which seeks to promote the development of the Philippine bamboo industry by streamlining policies that restrict its growth. The proposed measure entitled: “An Act Classifying Bamboo As An Unregulated Forest Product And For Other Purposes” […]
Senator Loren Legarda urged agencies of government to strengthen information, education and communication programs about the environment to bring all sectors and citizens together in protecting, restoring and enhancing environmental quality. Legarda, co-author of the Environmental Awareness and Education Act, made the statement in celebration of National Environmental Awareness Month this November. “We are […]
Senator Cynthia Villar, together with representatives from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), led a livelihood and clean-up caravan in Tondo. The activity is part of her commitment to provide Filipinos livelihood opportunities to help improve their lives and contribute to the country’s […]
The House committee on appropriations chaired by Rep. Karlo Alexei Nograles (1stDistrict, Davao City) approved a substitute bill seeking to prohibit acts of discrimination such as involving distinction, exclusion, restriction or preference based on race, color, descent or national or ethnic origin, religion, or religious affiliation. The committee approved the substitute bill after amending […]
The House committee on foreign affairs chaired by Rep. Ana Cristina Siquian Go (2nd District, Isabela) has approved House Resolution 45 seeking the allocation of P100 million for the survey mapping of Benham Rise and exploration of its mineral deposits as an alternative source of energy. The resolution, authored by Rep. Deogracias Victor Savellano […]
The endorsement by the House committee on human rights chaired by Rep. Cheryl Deloso-Montalla (2nd District, Zambales) of the bill providing for a framework on the right to adequate food followed the approval of its funding provision by the committee on appropriations chaired by Rep. Karlo Alexei Nograles (1st District, Davao City). The bill […]
Students of state universities and colleges (SUCs) all over the country will enjoy the benefits of Republic Act 10931 or Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act earlier than expected. In a radio interview, Senator Bam Aquino announced that the 112 SUCs will not collect tuition fees and miscellaneous expenses from students starting this […]
In observance of National Rice Awareness Month this November, Senator Loren Legarda said it is possible to achieve rice self-sufficiency through public awareness and stronger government support for farmers. Legarda expressed support for the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) program to encourage the public to eat only the right proportion of rice and try other […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for the passage of Senate Bill No. 1237, the Mobile Number Portability Act, which aims to provide consumers the freedom to easily switch network providers while retaining one’s mobile number. “Our phone numbers are already an extension of people’s lives. We use them to communicate and synergize. This is […]
This year’s OFW and Family Summit will focus on giving livelihood opportunities to overseas Filipino workers in agriculture. Senator Cynthia Villar, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food and director of the Villar Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance (Villar SIPAG) gave this statement during the Kapihan sa Senado media forum. […]