Negros Occidental 3rd district Rep. Javier Miguel "Javi" Benitez has filed the proposed Resilient Economy and Stabilization for Crisis and Urgent Emergencies (RESCUE) Act, in response to the persisting fuel price crisis. Benitez said the measure was designed to establish a more comprehensive and...
House Deputy Speaker Bacolod City lone district Rep. Albee Benitez has rejected the notion that congressmen have only been preoccupied with impeachment hearings, saying they 've also been looking for ways to address the fuel price crisis. "Impeachment lang ang inisiip nilang ginagawa namin,...
House Deputy Speaker Bacolod City lone district Rep. Albee Benitez wants to employ the lessons learned during the Covid-19 pandemic in helping the government tackle the current state of national energy emergency. "If there is anything we should have learned from the Covid-19 pandemic, it is that...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Greg Gasataya here lauded the appointment of Bacolod Rep. Albee Benitez as deputy speaker of the House of Representatives Wednesday. "This milestone is a testament to your commitment to public service and Bacolod City is proud to see your leadership recognized on the national...
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental third district Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez filed House Bill No. 6761 on Wednesday, Dec. 10, to strengthen transparency and accountability in the national budget process. “Ang pondo ng bayan ay para sa bayan at dapat alam ng bawat Pilipino kung saan ito...
BACOLOD CITY – This highly-urbanized city is targeting to craft a flood mitigation masterplan to comprehensively address flooding here. This will be discussed during the Flood Mitigation Summit initiated by Bacolod Rep. Albee Benitez on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the Sugarland Hotel here. “The...
BACOLOD CITY – The Visayan Bloc called on government colleagues and the public to look past political drama and distractions and declared their strong support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. amid ongoing corruption controversies. “We urged everyone to unite behind the reforms that strengthen...
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental third district Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez on Saturday asked the Philippine National Police and Department of Justice to thoroughly investigate the brutal killing of a 42-year-old single mother from Victorias City, Negros Occidental. “I am calling for a full and...
Bacolod City Rep. Albee Benitez expressed pride and delight over the recent recognition of Aida’s Chicken as a Michelin Selected restaurant by the prestigious Michelin Guide. “This honor celebrates not only the superbly smoky Bacolod-style chicken inasal, but also their dedication to showcasing...
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to enhance the quality of technical-vocational education offered under the Senior High School (SHS) program. Signed by DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara...
BACOLOD CITY – Bacolod City Rep. Albee Benitez has called for a leadership overhaul in the House of Representatives over deepening public distrust over controversial flood control projects. Speaking to reporters over the weekend, Benitez pointed to fellow lawmaker Rep. Toby Tiangco’s decision...
Bacolod City Rep. Albee Benitez provided P2.3 million in financial assistance to more than 200 families affected by a fire in Barangay 27 on Friday, Sept. 12. Benitez on Saturday, Sept. 13, turned over P10,000 each for 217 affected families, P5,000 for 26 renters, and P3,000 for 13 sharers....
