ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro, Flag of China (Rep. Castro's office, Unsplash) A ranking congresswoman reminded China on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 9 that it is basically all by its lonesome in the international community when it comes to its...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri lauded Thursday, Dec. 7, the Senate's ratification of the bicameral committee reports on four measures he considers as products of meticulous and thorough formulation. “I am confident that these measures will provide convenience, much-need...
ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo has expressed concerns over the Department of Agriculture's (DA) unfulfilled promise of lowered rice prices during the holiday season. Tulfo, the deputy majority leader for...
President Marcos signed the Public-Private Partnership Code of the Philippines (PPP Code) and the Internet Transactions Act of 2023 on Tuesday, Dec. 5. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cheloy Garafil said...
Sen. Francis Tolentino highlighted how the passage of the Philippine Maritime Zones Act will improve the country’s maritime governance. Sen. Francis Tolentino, chairperson of the Senate Special Committee on Philippine Maritime and Admiralty Zones, welcomes questions from colleagues as he defends...
ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro (left), and Vice President Sara Duterte (Facebook) Vice President Sara Duterte's remarks against the Marcos administration's peace initiative with rebels is "alarming" and "detrimental to the pursuit of genuine peace...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano allayed fears on the creation of a nuclear power plant as he clarified that the proposed bill on nuclear regulation sought to ensure the safe use of radioactive materials. . Sen. Alan PeterCayetano, chairperson of the Committee on Science and Technology, presides over a...
President Marcos has signed into law policies that seek to protect the rights and welfare of domestic caregivers. File photos (Malacañang) Marcos signed Republic Act (RA) No. 11965, or the "Caregiver Welfare Act," on Nov. 23, 2023. In signing the law, the President recognized the need to...
Senator Sonny Angara doesn't think that the confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) that were stripped under the 2024 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) would be restored during the ongoing bicameral conference committee meetings. Sen. Sonny Angara, chairperson of the Committee on Finance, leads...
The House plenary (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The measure seeking to provide an additional criterion for the availment of unprogrammed appropriations under the P5.268-trillion national budget for 2023 has been overwhelmigly approved on third and...
The Marcos administration's move to sign into law Republic Act No. 11965, "An Act Instituting Policies for the Protection and Welfare of Caregivers in the Practice of their Occupation", or the Caregivers’ Welfare Act demonstrates its commitment to justice and compassion that will leave a...
ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo (right most), House Speaker Martin Romualdez (3rd from right) (Speaker’s office) There is a need to balance the interests of the sellers and consumers when it comes to the suggestion of a certain House member to sell...
