CHR officially stands against abortion after budget deferral
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 15) — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) took a formal stance on abortion after the Senate halted deliberation on its proposed 2024 budget.
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Press Release - Chiz: Expand TUPAD program to help more victims of natural disasters
Sen. Chiz Escudero has sought to expand the Tulong Panghanap-buhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program of the Department of Labor (DOLE) to extend more assistance to victims of natural calamities.
Press Release - Tolentino urges expansion of Food Stamp Program
MANILA -- Senator Francis "Tol" Tolentino urged on Thursday the expansion of the administration's flagship project, the Food Stamp Program (FSP), led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
PH ready to take off as leading investment hub in Asia—PBBM
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. touted the Philippines as a soon-to-be leading investment hub in Asia with its solid reform agenda and unabated growth amid headwinds.
Estrella III grateful to Senators for swift approval of the DAR’s proposed 2024 budget
DAR Secretary Conrado M. Estrella III expressed his gratitude to the Senate for the swift approval of the DAR’s proposed P9.3B budget for 2024 on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
Press Release - Bato calls out UN rapporteur on proposal to abolish NTF-ELCAC
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa called out a UN rapporteur for suggesting to abolish the country's anti-insurgency task force.
DOH still waiting on budget approval for health workers' COVID-19 allowances
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 15) — Health officials are still waiting on the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to approve needed funding to pay the benefits of medical professionals who served during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pimentel flags insufficient NFA rice buffer stock
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 16) — Senate Minority Leader Aquilino «Koko» Pimentel on Wednesday questioned the National Food Authority (NFA) over the country's insufficient rice buffer stock.