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Senator Richard Gordon pressed the need to strengthen the country’s military capability to more effectively address the decades-long insurgency problem and terrorism, as well as defend the country from foreign threats. Gordon said the government must allocate the funding for the purchase of equipment, supplies and other logistical requirements to fortify the capability of […]
The House Committee on Population and Family Relations has passed the Filipino Identification System Act which seeks to synchronize and consolidate all existing government-initiated identification systems into one integrated and efficient identification system. The said proposal which is one of the priority bills of the 17thCongress was unanimously approved by the committee members. In […]
The House committee on transportation chaired by Rep. Cesar Sarmiento (1st District, Samar) created two technical working groups which will consolidate bills seeking to extend the validity of drivers’ licenses and to promote sustainable transportation systems. The panel named Rep. Johnny Ty Pimentel (2nd District, Surigao del Sur) to head the TWG that will […]
Senator Chiz Escudero is pushing inclusive education among children and youth with special needs (CYSNs) in the country, saying these kids should be allowed to join regular schools. Escudero said providing equitable opportunities for all students, including children with special needs, particularly access to education services, is essential while also taking into consideration the […]
The House committee on games and amusement chaired by Rep. Gus Tambunting (2nd District, Parañaque City) has created a technical working committee (TWG) to further study and fine-tune a bill which seeks to grant perks and privileges to professional athletes who won in international competitions. The TWG to be headed by Rep. Mark Aeron […]
Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III called for the immediate passage of a bill establishing a Department of Overseas Filipino Workers (DOFW), saying that the creation of a government department catering exclusively to the interests of millions of Filipinos working overseas at the highest government level “was long overdue.” Pimentel recently filed Senate Bill […]
The Senate approved last week the Philippine Innovation Act (Senate Bill No. 1355) on third and final reading, setting the stage for the formulation of an ambitious innovation policy framework that will drive the country’s economic development and inclusive growth over the next few decades. “There is no better timing for the passage of […]
With North Korea’s state-controlled media warning that America’s “military provocations” risked triggering nuclear conflict, Senator Richard Gordon has called on the Senate to support the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement’s bid to achieve a world without nuclear weapons to protect humanity as an obligation towards future generations. Gordon filed Senate Resolution No. […]
Senator Joel Villanueva has filed a bill which seeks to increase the public share from the mining industry by reforming the mining fiscal regime and mandating transparency in the extractive sector. Villanueva’s Senate Bill No. 1166 or the “Maximizing Benefits from Mineral and Mineral Products and Quarry Resources Act” requires companies to pay royalty […]
In a historic vote, the Senate on Tuesday passed on third and final reading a national mental health policy, the first of its kind in the country. Senate Bill No. 1354, otherwise known as the Philippine Mental Health Law, was sponsored and principally authored by Senator Risa Hontiveros. It seeks to integrate mental health […]