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Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu has ordered the establishment of engineering interventions and strict enforcement of environmental laws to stop illegal wastewater discharge along Roxas Boulevard amid the ongoing rehabilitation of Manila Bay. “In order to solve the pollution in the waters of Manila Bay, we at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) should […]
Citing reports of students holding a “Christmas sale” of sensual photos and videos to raise funds for distance learning-related expenses, Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Cybercrime and the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) Anti-Cybercrime Group to intensify their probe and crackdown on these activities. According to a news report by […]
Representatives from the province of Isabela led by 6th District Rep. Faustino “Inno” Dy V are calling for an inquiry into the conduct of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Small Town Lottery (STL) operations, citing legal issues surrounding the PCSO’s 2020 STL Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (RIRR) and its effect on the ability […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros urged the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to investigate the alleged irregularities surrounding the retrenchment of nearly 500 regular workers of Dole Philippines, Inc. (Dolefil), one of the largest producers and exporters of fresh and canned pineapples. “Nanawagan ako sa DOLE to immediately look into this case. Ngayong panahon ng pandemya, […]
A composite team led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has been formed to verify claims that the quarrying operations around Mayon Volcano were to blame for the lahar flow that buried at least 300 houses and killed at least six residents in Guinobatan, Albay during the onslaught of Typhoon Rolly.This was […]
The Senate should initiate an investigation into the fatal shooting of four Army intelligence officers by police personnel in Jolo, Sulu to shed light on the incident and give justice to the victims, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said. “Nakakabahala ang balitang ito. Ngayon pa lang na hindi pa batas ang anti-terror bill, may nangyayari nang ganito. […]
A neophyte solon has filed a resolution seeking to investigate, in aid of legislation, the reported increase in online sexual exploitation of children during the coronavirus (COVID-19) enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles recently filed House Resolution No.999 amid a report by the Department of Justice – Office of Cybercrime (DOJ-OOC) that […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is now probing the alleged abuse of Persons with Disability (PWD) identification cards, following a recent viral post on social media showing all members of one family being issued with PWD ID cards. The social media post, showed a photo of one family from Quezon City with its […]
Alarmed by reports that a growing number of persons are abusing the discounts granted to persons with disabilities (PWD) under the law, Senator Sonny Angara wants an inquiry into the proliferation of these fraudulently-issued PWD identification cards. As one of the authors and sponsor of Republic Act 10754 or the law expanding the benefits and […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) welcomes the call by the Senate for an investigation on the issue of fertilizer purchase. “(DA) Secretary (William) Dar welcomes the Senate investigation so the public, as well as the legislators, will be given the right information on the issue of the purchase of fertilizer,” said DA Assistant Secretary Noel […]