House panel OKs P89 billion for seniors’ universal social pension
MANILA, Philippines — A universal social pension measure has gained a foothold after a House of Representatives committee yesterday approved the budget allocation for the benefit.
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Elderly pension bill advances
THE funding provision of the proposed social pension for senior citizens bill has hurdled the House Committee on Appropriations, said Senior Citizen Party-List Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes.
Grandmas slay underwear fashion runway
MANILA, Philippines — While many fashion shows nowadays are keen into tapping the Gen Zs by using young influencers and even AI (Artificial Intelligence), international brand Avon chose to retrace its roots of empowering women of all stripes — by sending women from different walks of life, including senior citizens, down the runway.
Comelec eyes early voting to combat heat
MANILA, Philippines — To protect voters from the scorching heat, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to adopt early voting and mall voting during next year’s midterm elections.
Press Release - Dela Rosa: Opening Statement - Motu proprio public hearing and investigation on the alleged PDEA leaks
Today, the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs will continue to conduct this motu proprio investigation, in aid of legislation, on the alleged PDEA Leaks.
Partido Federal’s ultimate goal: Federalism by 2034
MANILA, Philippines — The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) is targeting the push for a federalist government by 2034 “for better living for the next generations to come.”
3 CAFGUs killed, 3 wounded in Lanao del Sur ambush
COTABATO CITY — Three members of the Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit were killed while three others were wounded in an ambush in Marogong town in Lanao del Sur on Tuesday morning.