Press Release - Manifestation of Senator Christopher "Bong" Go
PUBLIC HEARING OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTORAL REFORMS AND PEOPLE'S PARTICIPATION
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Senators question P26.7 billion ‘ayuda’ fund
MANILA, Philippines — About P26.7 billion worth of financial assistance under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) was questioned by senators yesterday during the continuation of a public hearing on the people’s initiative or PI.
DBM approves P455-million funding to aid rice farmers
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Tuesday said that it had approved the release of a total of P455.59 million for the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Program (RCEP).
Farmers ask NIA: What happened to billions for irrigation?
MANILA, Philippines — Farmers’ group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) has asked the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to explain how it spent the multibillion-peso budget for irrigation.
Duterte urged to stop secession talks
MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker from Mindanao yesterday called for a stop to talks about separating the region from the rest of the Philippines, saying that even President Marcos has already made clear his position on the matter.
Press Release - Gatchalian urges effective sexuality education rollout as teenage pregnancies spike anew
Following a hike in pregnancies among girls below 15 years old between 2021 and 2022, Senator Win Gatchalian reiterated the need to effectively roll out the Department of Education's (DepEd) Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE).
DepEd urged to address staffing shortages to deload teachers of admin tasks
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education’s recent order removing administrative tasks from teachers has spurred concerns among schools grappling with staffing shortages, with education personnel raising questions about the feasibility of transferring all administrative duties within the mandated 60-day timeframe.
Press Release - Gatchalian: Protect children from sexual predators that use AI
Amid the nationwide celebration of the National Awareness Week for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse this second week of February, Senator Win Gatchalian urged the government to counter the threat of artificial intelligence (AI) in exacerbating online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC).