A consumer group raised alarm over the provisions of the Konetakdong Pinoy bill, stressing the need for safeguards to guarantee that the country will be free from security threats. While it recognizes the need for the country to be widely connected, Bantay Konsyumer, Kalsada, Kuryente (BK3)...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has lauded Senate Bill (SB) No. 2897 which seeks to expand the coverage and strengthen the Safe Spaces Act or "Bawal Bastos Law" under Republic Act No. 11313. The law protects gender-based harassments in streets, schools, establishments, markets, workplaces, and...
CAVITE – A man and his cohort who were initially reported to be carrying a bladed weapon were also found to be in possession of suspected shabu on Monday, March 10, in Imus City. A report from the Police Regional Office 4A said the Imus Component City Police Station (CCPS) received a report from...
Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel (PPAB) A veteran solon from Mindanao assured the public on Sunday, March 9 that Congress will see through the full implementation of the Marawi Siege Victims Compensation Program. This, as...
Former senator Kiko Pangilinan underscored the need for “immediate interventions” and “systematic reforms” to address the oversupply of tomatoes in the country that leads to food wastage amid food security challenges. Senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan leads efforts to rescue about...
Senator Grace Poe asked concerned authorities to hold the viral "cat killer" accountable for violation of the Animal Welfare Law who kicked a cat dead in Makati City. (Photo from Cara Welfare Philippines) "We deplore the killing of a community cat at the Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City by a...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill that requires all school buses to be equipped with seat belts, including lap safety belts, to protect students from injury in case of accidents. Senate Presdient Pro tempore Jinggoy Estrada “The safety and security of our...
Reelectionist Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has called out the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) after it reportedly denied a newborn benefits due to an alleged misinterpretation of existing policies. Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go (MB File Photo) Go made the call...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday, March 3 grilled officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to explain why there are substantial number of inactive, non-operational, invalid or unused exploration permits (EPs) and mineral production sharing...
Globe Telecom Inc. is pushing the government to establish a validated database where registrants’ identity can be verified amid the alleged proliferation of pre-registered SIM cards being sold online. Globe issued the statement on Monday, March 3, after the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime...
Senator Grace Poe has called for a review of the SIM Registration Law as the number of spam and scam messages surge again even after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive formally banning the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators or POGOs. Poe said it is imperative that lawmakers grill...
Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro is pushing to make the registration of SIM cards onsite instead of online amid perceived loopholes in the law that supposedly allow the resurgence of text scams. File photos In a press briefing in Malacañan on Thursday, Feb. 27,...
