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The Senate approved on third and final reading a bill which seeks to increase the retirement benefits of the officials and employees of the Office of the Ombudsman. Senator Dick Gordon, sponsor of Senate Bill No. 1762 and chairman of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights, said the bill sought to make the […]
The Senate adopted a resolution filed by Senator Dick Gordon honoring the gallantry and heroism of the men and women who fought in Marawi City against members of the Islamic State-inspired Maute Group who tried to take over the city last year. “Resolved by the Senate, as it is hereby resolved, that the Senate of […]
The fight for the Coco Levy Trust Fund took some of the spotlight during the 26th death anniversary of Senator Lorenzo “Ka Tanny” Tañada. Speaking at a commemoration event at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani, former Quezon Representative Oscar “Ka Oca” Santos shared the late senator’s last request of him in behalf of the coconut […]
Agri-entrepreneurship is an emerging trend that seeks to boost incomes for agricultural players all over the country, Senator Cynthia Villar said as she encouraged more farm workers and owners to explore the merits of engaging in farm businesses. Villar, who is the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, reiterated the relevance of […]
Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for the passage of a bill that seeks to grant discount on books, school supplies and other basic services to underprivileged students in all levels in the country. “Balik eskwela na naman. Siguradong excited na ang mga bata mamili ng mga bagong gamit sa school, pero para sa mga magulang, […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III reminded the Department of Transportation (DOTr) of the need to properly implement Republic Act 10916, or the Road Speed Limiter Act of 2016. A recent five-vehicle collision involving two buses, a truck, and two private cars in Libmanan, Camarines Sur resulted in the death of three people and injured 10 others. […]
The House of Representatives has approved on second reading House Bill 725 seeking to raise the monthly pension of senior veterans to augment their resources and enable them to live decently and with dignity. The bill principally authored by Rep. Geraldine Roman provides that the old age pension of senior veterans shall be increased from […]
With soil degradation in the country now pegged at 38 percent, Senator Cynthia Villar warned that further soil destruction would adversely affect food production and food supply. Due to this, Villar, chair of the senate agriculture and food committee, underscored the need to entice farmers on the use of organic fertilizers. “The use of chemical […]
The House Committee on Tourism approved three Ecotourism bills sponsored by Rep. Lord Allan Velasco. The three House Bills numbered 7022, 7023 and 7024 aims to conserve and develop the Municipality of Sta. Cruz, Torrijos White Beach and Luzon Datum into Ecotourism areas. “Ecotourism projects,” Velasco said, “are meant to create attractive tourist destinations without […]
Senator Dick Gordon said Senate Bill 1753 under Committee Report No. 300 will give people a lifeline that they can hold on to in their posterity or when life becomes over-burdened. In his sponsorship speech, Gordon explained the bill aims to rationalize and expand the powers of the Social Security Commission (SSC) to ensure the […]