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The day of triumph is near for Filipino Muslims, now that a bill ensuring the proper burial of Muslims in accordance with Islam is closer to becoming a law. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this as he noted House Bill 8925 – a “sister bill” of his Senate Bill 1273 – now only awaits the signature […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel called for the immediate signing into law of the Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers, emphasizing its long-overdue benefits for the country’s frontline health volunteers. The Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers bill aims to professionalize BHWs by ensuring fair compensation, access to training, and inclusion in government plantilla positions. […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero said a measure recognizing the rights of Muslims to bury their departed ones in accordance with their beliefs and tradition is headed to the Palace for signature after the House of Representatives agreed to adopt the amendments put forward by senators. “Our Muslim brothers and sisters have long been waiting for […]
“I fully support the President’s position to veto the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act of 2023 if it is not amended. In fact, I believe this bill should not even be passed in the first place.”This was stressed by Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante Jr., who said the divisive measure would impinge on the […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) has over ₱36 billion in unused funds that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. can tap to augment the agency’s budget after the bicameral conference committee of Congress moved to remove its ₱10 billion request for computerization program. This was pointed out by Senate President Chiz Escudero, who said that “the President […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed a new law amending the Rice Tariffication Law to extend funding for rice industry modernization and to triple the allocation aimed at enhancing food security and lifting millions of Filipinos who depend on rice cultivation out of poverty. Republic Act 12078 amends Republic Act 11203, also known as RTL, to extend […]
The spirit of Paskong Pinoy shone brightly as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos led the annual Christmas tree lighting at the Kalayaan Grounds in Malacañan Palace. The first family also led the awarding ceremony of the National Parol-Making Competition, “Isang Bituin, Isang Mithiin.” During the event, the President, alongside the […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to rethink his stance on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and consider rejoining the international body. Pimentel made this appeal before members of the diplomatic community during a foreign policy address at the Department of Foreign Affairs recently. For the former Senate President, […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the unveiling of the Bicol Region’s biggest sports platform, the Sorsogon Sports Arena, a “landmark that Sorsoganons and every Bicolano can be proud of”. Marcos was joined by Sorsogon Governor Boboy Hamor and Senate President Chiz Escudero, who was the proponent of the massive project which construction started when he […]
Speaker Martin Romualdez expressed strong optimism for increased foreign investments in the Philippines following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s compelling presentation of the country as an ideal investment destination. In his address before the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business and Investment Summit in Laos, Marcos outlined the Philippines’ strategic position as a growing economy […]