At least two senators have filed the measure seeking to grant President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. the authority to suspend or reduce fuel excise tax in response to the Middle East conflict. Sen. Joel Villanueva filed Senate Bill No. 1922, which authorizes the President, upon the...
Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV on Wednesday, February 25 dismissed speculations he is seeking a higher position in the 2028 national elections, saying he is keen on prioritizing his work first as a lawmaker. “Nakakahiyang mamulitika. Napakaraming trabaho ang kailangan gawin. Ako personally,...
Former vice president and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo, Senator Bam Aquino, and Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, who are all part of a movement for good governance, met on a rare occasion at the Malacañan Palace on Monday, Feb. 23. The three public officials met during the presentation of the...
Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV has filed two housing-related measures that would benefit urban poor and low-income families to address relocation issues and ensure their welfare. In particular, Aquino filed Senate Bills No. 1861 and 1863, ahead of his upcoming meeting with urban poor...
Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV on Sunday, February 15 called for a comprehensive discussion on the Department of Education’s (DepEd) proposed transition to a trimester system. This after DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara announced plans to pursue the proposal which is aimed at allowing longer and...
Senator Paolo "Bam" Aquino IV believes that political considerations should take a backseat as Filipinos continue to struggle with urgent issues, including education, jobs, and corruption. When asked about reports that he’s being eyed as a candidate for the 2028 presidential elections, Aquino...
Senators Risa Hontiveros and Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV on Monday, February 9 confirmed the meeting of key liberal opposition figures with former vice president and now Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo. Aquino told reporters in an interview that it was a “reunion” of sorts, as it is their first...
ILOILO CITY – Mayors in Iloilo province support the Senate bill sponsored by Sen. Aquino expediting classroom construction and address classroom shortage in the country. Aquino thanked the League of Municipalities of the Philippines-Iloilo Chapter headed by its president, Mayor Suzette A. Mamon...
ILOILO CITY – Sen. Bam Aquino cited Iloilo province for its Proof of Concept education reform program that improved literacy rates. “When they started, the literacy rate of Grade 3 students was only at 30 percent and it is now at 90 percent,” said Aquino who added the program hopes to improve...
Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV on Tuesday, January 13, urged the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to ensure the full and proper use of the P1.34-trillion education fund under the 2026 national budget. Aquino, chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic...
Senator Paolo "Bam" Aquino said on Monday, Jan. 5, that the signing of the 2026 national budget into law ensures that vital education programs, such as the construction of classrooms and the implementation of the school-based feeding program, will be adequately funded and properly implemented....
The bicameral conference committee approved version of the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 marks a major victory for education and the Filipino youth, Sen. Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV said on Tuesday, December 30. Aquino, who voted in favor of the ratification of the 2026 national budget...
