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House members have expressed support for the passage of House Bill 5343, seeking to establish the Autonomous Region of the Cordillera (ARC), which is being pushed by political leaders of the present Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). In a hearing conducted by the House committee on constitutional amendments chaired by Rep. Roger Mercado (Lone District, […]
Senator Bam Aquino sees the potential of the gaming industry in bringing honor to the country and creating jobs and livelihood for Filipinos. “There is so much potential in our gaming industry,” said Aquino upon hearing that a Filipino team – TNC – qualified again for the prestigious International DOTA 2 Championship, which will […]
The House of Representatives has approved on second reading House Bill 5682, seeking to mandate the appointment of a cooperatives officer in every municipality, province and city to ensure the concerns of cooperatives in these local government units (LGUs) are harmonized with the sustainable economic development plans of the government. The proposed “An Act […]
In a move to recognize their contribution to the country’s growth in terms of research and development, Senator Bam Aquino is pushing for two measures that will promote the welfare of Filipino scientists and researchers. “Sad to say, the contribution and welfare of Filipino scientists and engineers and researchers are undervalued in the Philippines. […]
“More than ever, the government needs young, passionate and idealistic leaders to help change it from within.” Senator Bam Aquino made this pronouncement in the light of moves to postpone the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections slated in the last Monday of October this year. According to the legislator, more young Filipinos are joining the […]
Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros appealed to the public not to discriminate against internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Marawi who are seeking temporary shelter in nearby cities after fleeing the armed conflict between government troops and the Maute terrorist group. Hontiveros said that there were reports that a number of Maranaos have complained of discrimination. […]
Senator Sonny Angara is pushing anew for the passage of the Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination bill which, he said, has been languishing in the legislative mill for decades. “As the country celebrates Pride Month, we are joining the call to fight for equality and to end all forms of discrimination. We must protect every citizen against […]
“Do you have a minute? Let us pray for peace.” This was the message and plea of the newly-convened Pasa Lord Prayer Movement which urges Filipinos of every religious and political denomination to pray for peace and prosperity in the country. The nationwide prayer campaign is set to be launched at noon on July […]
In light of the current security issues in the country, Senator Sonny Trillanes IV has filed a bill providing for an increase in the standing force of the Armed Forces of the Philippines through the recruitment and special enlistment of Provisional Enlisted Personnel (PEP). According to Trillanes, a former officer of the AFP, “The […]
Members of the House committee on banks and financial intermediaries chaired by Rep. Ben Evardone (Lone District, Eastern Samar) on Thursday batted for stronger and ample security and protection for bank depositors following the Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI) data processing error and alleged skimming of automated teller machine (ATM) deposit accounts of Banco […]