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Senator Joel Villanueva joined nearly a million Christian believers at the 40th anniversary celebration of Jesus Is Lord (JIL) Church Worldwide on Saturday at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. In his speech, Villanueva called on the JIL people to remain faithful to God and be a blessing to others. “We remind the JIL People of […]
Senator Sonny Angara said government shouldn’t stop at Boracay and must proceed to other famous tourist areas that need preventive improvements but in a manner that will not require their total closure. “The emerging success story that is the Boracay rehabilitation can be the template in rejuvenating other tourist spots but without the economic dislocation […]
The former top aide of President Rodrigo Duterte asked youth leaders to strongly support the agenda of the administration “because these are geared towards a safe and progressive nation.” “We are working for a safe and prosperous nation for the future that you deserve,” said Bong Go, former Special Assistant to the President, who resigned […]
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) can motu proprio (on its own) dismiss the disqualification case filed by lawyer Ferdinand Topacio against re-electionist Senator Koko Pimentel III, even without requiring the senator to answer the petition, an election lawyer said. Lawyer Romulo Macalintal noted that the Supreme Court (SC) has already ruled on the issue being […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is calling on government to develop a culture of innovation in order to boost the country’s economic competitiveness. Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on Economic Affairs, made the call after the World Economic Forum (WEF) issued its latest Global Competitiveness Report, which ranked the Philippines 56th out of 140 economies. While […]
Senator Joel Villanueva said the entry of a third telecommunications (telco) service provider could boost the implementation of the proposed Telecommuting Act or Work-From-Home Act. Telecommuting is the partial or total substitution of computers or telecommunication technologies, or both, for the commute to work by employees. “The entry of a third telco player will create […]
The Senate Committee on Energy led by Senator Win Gatchalian is set to take an in-depth look into the government’s strategy to ensure energy security and self-sufficiency amid rising global oil prices. Gatchalian has filed Resolution No. 916, which directs the appropriate Senate committee to scrutinize the Department of Energy’s (DOE) national strategy in ensuring […]
Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a resolution that seeks to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, on the potential impact of suspending the fuel excise tax as a measure to mitigate inflation. Gatchalian, who chairs the Senate Committee on Economic Affairs, said he filed Senate Resolution No. 917 after President Rodrigo Duterte expressed his […]
Senator Cynthia Villar is urging cacao farmers to venture into agri-entrepreneurship, agri-tourism, and agri-related training by establishing their own farm school or learning center specializing in cacao. Speaking during the Kakao Konek 2018 held in Davao City recently, the seasoned legislator pointed out that increasing production and farm productivity alone cannot move the farmers out […]
Senate Trade, Commerce and Entrepreneurship Committee Chairperson Sen. Koko Pimentel III on Tuesday welcomed the filing of a disqualification case against him by notorious lawyer Ferdinand Topacio at the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), saying that this development “will pave the way for this issue to be settled, so we can focus on the issues that […]