SENATOR Risa Hontiveros, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation, said the chamber is moving closer to finalizing a committee report on the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Act, with the goal of passing the measure before the end of March. Speaking after the fourth public consultation held in Marilao, Bulacan, Hontiveros said […]
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EDUCATION Secretary Sonny Angara has urged the private sector to play a central role in helping the government address the 165,000-classroom shortage and modernize public schools, warning that delays in infrastructure and digital access continue to limit learning opportunities for millions of Filipino students. Speaking before business leaders at the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) […]
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SENATOR Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, chair of the Senate committee on agriculture, food and agrarian reform, urged stronger safeguards for municipal fisherfolk as the Senate opened a hearing on key fisheries measures. Pangilinan cited a report he said reached his office about an incident in April 2025 in Bohol, where some fishermen from Bien Unido died […]
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IGINIIT ni Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano ang panukalang pagtatatag ng Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources sa pamamagitan ng Senate Bill No. 417. “Given the countless challenges that harm our fisherfolk, it is logical to have a dedicated Department accountable for our fisheries and aquatic resources,” sari ng senador. Inilabas ni Cayetano ang […]
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INAPRUBAHAN ng Senado sa huling pagbasa ang Senate Bill 155 o ang Direkta at Agad na Lingap at Interbensiyon (DALI) Act, ang panukalang naglalayong bawasan ang mga dokumentong hinihingi at pabilisin ang pagproseso ng tulong pinansyal mula sa pamahalaan. Sa botong 19-0-0, pasado na sa Senado ang panukala na alisin ang paulit-ulit na rekisito at […]
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MAY napulot na tinatayang 0.25 na gramo ng tuyong dahon ng marijuana sa isang classroom ng Cabuyao Integrated National High School at itinurn over sa Cabuyao police noong Miyerkules. Ayon kay P/Lt. Randy Oliquino, hepe ng Cabuyao police, dinala ng faculty adviser ang marijuana sa kanilang headquarters. Natagpuan ang marijuana bandang alas-4:17 ng hapon at […]
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