A bill seeking to strengthen the detection and control capabilities of all contrabands, such as illegal drugs, in prisons and detention facilities through modern technologies has been filed in the House of Representatives. (Ye Jinghan/ Unsplash) Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace...
Voluntary drug testing. Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Facebook) This was Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers's proposal for college athletes after the veteran solon saw the viral rampage of Jose Rizal University (JRU) cager John Amores wherein the latter...
The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs is pursuing several amendments to Republic Act (RA) 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 for the purpose of strengthening the provisions of the law. Illegal drugs (Stock photo) During a panel hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 9, the committee chaired...
With the resumption of face-to-face classes and return of students on the streets, Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Rodolfo Azurin Jr. was reminded by a House leader to not let President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. down when it comes to the war on illegal drugs and peace and order in...
True to his word, Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers filed a measure that seeks to honor the country’s departed "sports heroes" by allowing their remains to be buried in the Libingan ng mga Bayani (LNMB), or Heroes Cemetery. Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers will file a measure that would reserve place for departed Philippine sports heroes in the hallowed Libingan ng mga Bayani (LNMB) in Taguig City. Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Facebook) "I'll draft the bill," Barbers...
Taking up the cudgels for delivery riders, Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers has sought a House investigation on the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) after receiving reports and complaints from such riders that they are being slapped with enormous fees “without due...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers has hailed the passage of the Vape Law, which he said would help prevent the abuse of illegal substances via vaping. (Donn Gabriel Baleva/ Unsplash) “Vaping is a fast growing industry and vape products have been prevalent in the country for...
Promising growth seen in light commercial vehicle segment The country’s leading automotive and mobility company Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), wants to give business owners and entrepreneurs a leg up when it comes to transporting their goods. It has reintroduced one of its most iconic...
Attention, rookie House members of the upcoming 19th Congress. Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (left) and Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel (Facebook) At least two veteran lawmaker-colleagues of yours have shared priceless pieces of advice as to how you should...
The Toyota Lite Ace is making a comeback, but it will be slightly different from what some may remember. The Lite Ace is being relaunched to support the goal of continuous inclusive economic growth and to address the evolving needs of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country....
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, one of the few grizzled veteran-lawmakers of the incoming 19th Congress, has expressed his desire to become the next House Majority Leader. (Photo from Robert Ace Barbers's Facebook) Barbers did so before Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin...
