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Senator Koko Pimentel III slammed the Commission on Elections (Comelec) amid several reports of defective vote counting machines (VCMs) that caused some delay in the voting on May 13 nationwide. Pimentel particularly cited that 16 out of 50 barangays in Dapitan City have faulty machines and SD cards. “16 out of 50 barangays in Dapitan […]
Former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) and 2019 senatorial candidate Bong Go has welcomed the signing into law of the act waiving in favor of first-time job seekers government fees for the issuance of documents required for employment applications. First-time jobseekers include fresh graduates, students who have taken leaves of absence and out-of-school youth. […]
Senator Win Gatchalian lauded President Rodrigo Duterte’s signing into law of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act as a “major leap” forward in realizing efficient ways to use energy in the country that are attuned to acceptable international standards. Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on Energy, said the signing of the landmark law is […]
Senator Dick Gordon has welcomed Malacanang’s support for his proposal to probe the influx of illegal foreign doctors in the country who practice medicine in some hospitals without having the necessary permits. Gordon, chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, also thanked the Department of Health (DOH) and the Bureau of Immigration (BI) for promptly […]
With the construction of the first railway in Mindanao finally happening this year, reelectionist Senator Sonny Angara reiterated his proposal to create the state-owned Mindanao Railways Corp. that would oversee the efficient operation and maintenance of the future train system in the country’s second largest island. Angara said the proposed “MindaRail” would serve as an […]
Reelectionist Senator Cynthia Villar has expressed gratitude for the support of a group of bishops as she seeks a second term in the Senate. During a recent press conference held at Club Filipino in San Juan City, the Independent Bishops Conference of the Philippines (IBCP), declared its support for Villar and 11 other senatorial candidates. […]
With the election campaign entering its final stage, reelectionist Senator Koko Pimentel III, chair of the Trade and Commerce Committee was one of the biggest gainers, rising three percentage points in the recently published April 28 to May 3 Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey and solidifying his spot among the 12 candidates likely to win […]
With alleged vote-buying incidents already taking place in various parts of the country as the May 13 midterm elections draws near, Senator Dick Gordon warned voters not to let candidates, who are buying votes, rob them of their future. Gordon issued the advice in the wake of the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) disclosure that vote-buying […]
Senator Joel Villanueva hailed the recent signing of the First-time Jobseekers Assistance Act (RA 11261) which waives fees and charges on government documents needed by first-time jobseekers for their employment. Under the law, individuals who seek employment for the first time will be able to secure identification documents and clearances issued by government for free. […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for a bill that will spur microgrid development in unserved and underserved areas nationwide as the government targets a 100% household electrification level by 2022. Gatchalian, chair of Senate Committee on Energy, recently filed Senate Bill No. 2218, otherwise known as the “Microgrid Systems Act,” in a bid to provide […]