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Committee on Public Services Chairperson Raffy Tulfo expressed concern about the lack of anti-drone technology at airports and other critical government establishments in the country. In the committee’s hearing recently, Capt. Ian Michael del Castillo from the Flight Operations Department of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) admitted that they still do not […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo is happy over the swift action of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in his recommendation to add local police outposts on Road 10 with at least five policemen on-duty and police mobiles available 24/7 to stop the rampant crime on the most notorious road in Metro Manila. It can be recalled that […]
Senate Committee on Public Services Chairperson Raffy Tulfo expressed concern about the accidents and deaths on the Marikina-Rizal-Laguna-Quezon (Marilaque) Highway in Region IV-A because of motorcycle racing. Due to the number of accidents recorded here, the area has even tagged “Killer Highway” or “Devil’s Corner.” “Riders frequent the area to race and practice stunts especially […]
Committee on Migrant Workers Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo hailed the signing of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 12021 or the “Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers” held at the Malacañang Palace. Tulfo, principal sponsor and one of the main authors of Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers at the Senate, said the IRR […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo expressed concern over the surge fees imposed by the Transportation Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) including Grab Philippines, especially amid the holiday season. “Maraming reklamo ang nakarating sa akin mula sa mga pasaherong gumagamit ng Grab na ayon sa kanila, kasama sa sinisingil na pasahe ng nasabing ride hailing application ang napakalaking surge […]
During the hearing of the Senate Committee on Health recently, Senator Raffy Tulfo berated Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Achilles Bravo for the agency’s negligence and lack of concern for Filipinos, especially youth, who die from snakebites and rabies from dog bites. It can be recalled that on May 6, 2024, Tulfo also slammed DOH […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo blasted anew the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) for collecting ₱261 million yearly for repair and maintenance costs of unfinished and non-operational Balog Balog Dam project Phase 2 in San Jose, Tarlac. During the hearing of the Senate Finance Committee for the proposed budget of NIA for 2025, Tulfo asked the agency why they […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo asked the Department of Health (DOH) during the deliberations of the Senate Committee on Finance for the proposed 2025 budget of the Department of Health (DOH) what happened to the Bureau of Dental Health Services, which is responsible for promoting and protecting the dental health of every Filipino. “Bagama’t may mga polisiya […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo asked the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to explain why their motorcycle units or “hagad” meant to apprehend traffic violators are not being used, stressing lack of public visibility. During the budget deliberations of the Committee on Finance chaired by Senator Grace Poe recently, MMDA said they have 108 motorcycle units allotted […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo, as Senate Chairperson of the Committee on Public Services, conducted a random surprise inspection at bus terminals in Metro Manila ahead of All Souls’ & Saints’ Day celebrations which are expected to bring in a lot of passengers. Tulfo was accompanied by LTO, LTFRB and PDEA officials. This was also two weeks […]