SENATOR Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan pushed for stronger protection of small fisherfolk within the 15-kilometer municipal water zone amid declining catch and income among coastal communities following the Supreme Court’s August 2024 resolution affecting exclusive fishing rights. In a recent hearing of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform, Pangilinan cited Philippine Statistics Authority […]

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SENATOR Erwin Tulfo has moved to accelerate Senate action on at least 10 to 11 pending international agreements, saying treaties should not remain stalled in committee without clear direction. Chairing the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Tulfo called on resource persons to provide direct and substantive answers as the panel reviewed three major agreements that […]

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A record P1.1 billion has been earmarked in the proposed 2026 national budget to expand medical scholarships and require new doctors to serve in the public health system, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said. Gatchalian said the Medical Scholarship and Return Service (MSRS) Program will receive P1.1 billion this fiscal year, the first time the allocation breached […]

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SENATOR Loren Legarda has filed Senate Bill 1860 seeking to repeal Presidential Decree No. 1726-A, a Martial Law-era issuance that set government guidelines for treasure hunting, and to remove the treasure-hunting permit provision in Republic Act 10066 or the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009. Legarda said the proposal aims to protect archaeological sites and […]

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THE House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms has expressed confidence that the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Act remains on track despite a heavy legislative workload, including impending committee deliberations on the four impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte. As nationwide consultations on the long-debated reform measure concluded in Cagayan de Oro City, the […]

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CONGRESS expediting discussions on the anti-dynasty bill is a welcome development, as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has expressed support for the measure, a Palace official said. “Maganda pong senyales iyan kung kanila po itong minamadali (ang discussion sa Anti-Dynasty Bill) dahil iyan din po ang nais ng Pangulo,” Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and […]

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MALACANANG assured the public that the Independent Commission for Infrastructure continues to carry out its duties in investigating alleged anomalies in infrastructure projects without interruption, while President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. carefully reviews the submitted report. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Press Officer Claire Castro emphasized that ICI remains fully functional, with no gaps […]

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THE House Committee on Justice will continue its proceedings on the determination of sufficiency in form and substance of the four impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte once the plenary refers it to the panel. This is according to committee chair Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro as she assured public that the mandate of […]

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IMPEACHMENT endorser Manila Representative Bienvenido “Benny” Abante, Jr. yesterday expressed confidence the House can muster the numbers to transmit the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte to the Senate, saying the chamber has “more than enough” votes to clear the one-third threshold once the case reaches the plenary. “More than enough, yes,” Abante said […]

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ISANG “Sawadeeka” lang ang bati ni Maureen Montagne, pero tila buong internet ang napalingon. Sa kanyang pinakabagong post, muling ipinakita ng beauty queen na hindi lang korona ang bagay sa kanya pati ang titulong ultimate stunner. Sa larawan, makikitang nakaluhod si Maureen sa isang dilaw na sofa na may tropical vibes ang paligid. Suot niya […]

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