Senator Cynthia Villar (Senate PRIB) Senator Cynthia Villar has linked up with an Australian medical mission to address the condition of cleft lip and palate, which remain common birth defects in the Philippines, affecting one in every 1,000 children. She specifically acknowledged the "Operation...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, May 5 questioned Malacañang’s move to pursue private sector investments from the United States that would bring about nuclear energy projects in the Philippines. Hontiveros reiterated her belief that nuclear energy would be a horrific answer to the...
Some senators agree in principle that nuclear energy is a potential solution to the Philippine’s perrenial power problem but stressed there is a need to raise public awareness and ensure public safety. Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go said the proposed construction and operation of a...
Recurring power outrages are causing economic losses to businesses and tourism in Panay and Negros Islands, including Iloilo province, Senator Grace Poe on Friday, May 5, said. "Talagang nakakagalit at nakakalungkot itong nangyayari (This situation causes anger and sadness),’’ Poe, chairperson...
A bill seeking to pursue an ideal textbook-student ratio in all public schools in the country is now being pushed in the Senate. Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said Senate Bill No. 2075 primarily seeks to realize the ideal 1:1 student-textbook ratio by mandating that all textbooks and...
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. on Friday, May 5 welcomed the issuance by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. of Executive Order (EO) 22 which created the new Water Resource Management Office (WRMO) in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as a water crisis due...
Senator Raffy Tulfo on Friday, May 5, sought a Senate investigation into what he considers as "anti-poor" process of obtaining driver’s licenses in the Philippines, saying there is a need to streamline and make the process accessible to the marginalized sector. Tulfo filed Senate Resolution (SR)...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged Congress to pursue the passage of a measure that would help more Filipinos become knowledgeable and skilled in handling their personal finances for their future. Gatchalian, who filed Senate Resolution No. 569, said he finds the results of the 2021...
Senate leaders favor a legislated P150 a daily wage increase, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Thursday, May 4, said. During a radio interview, Zubiri said the support of Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, a pro-labor lawmaker, and Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III could help...
Three-time champion Armed Forces of the Philippines and Judiciary inched closer to a projected title clash after besting their respective rivals at the start of their best-of-three semis' series in the 9 th UNTV Cup held on Wednesday, May 3, at the Paco Arena. *Joel Villanueva (UNTV)* Drawing...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Thursday, May 4 said he is “delighted” that Moderna, a leading vaccine manufacturer, is planning to put up its Shared Service Facility for Pharmacovigilance in the Philippines—a first in Asia and third in the world. “I take it as a vote of confidence...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has called on the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) and airline officials to have more contingency plans in place, including having backup power and facilities to accommodate stranded passengers. Go made the call following the power outage that hit the...
