Nearly 17K cases of violence against children in 2023
A TOTAL of 17,681 cases of violence against children were reported in 2023, the Council for Welfare of Children (CWC) said yesterday.
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Press Release - Jinggoy to LGUS: Provide free medicines to indigent patients in public hospitals
SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a proposal mandating all local government units (LGUs) set aside a portion of their national tax allotment share to make medicines for indigent patients free of charge.
Go blasts use of govt aid to woo Cha-cha supporters
SEN. Christopher Lawrence «Bong» Go on Tuesday said government aid programs should not be used to entice Filipinos to support the people's initiative for Charter change (Cha-cha).
‘AES lone bidder should pass eye of the needle’
A MILITANT lawmaker yesterday called for a comprehensive assessment of the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) potential contract with Miru Systems for the 2025 automated election system (AES) to ensure the integrity and security of the country’s electoral process.
Press Release - Senator Mark Villar Leads Opening Prayer in Senate Session
Senator Mark Villar leads the opening prayer in the session of the Senate today, 23 January 2024.
Press Release - EDCOM 2 marks anniversary with release of Year One Report
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) releasedits Year One Report as it marks its First Year yesterday, January 23, 2024, following its official convening last year as mandated by Republic Act 11899.
Press Release - PRIB: Senate adopts resolution commending DLSU
The Senate adopted on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 a resolution commending the De La Salle University (DLSU) for its research partnership agreement with the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II).
Press Release - Manifestation of Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva on the 125th Anniversary of the First Philippine Republic
Mr. President, please allow me to give a short manifestation in commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of the First Philippine Republic, which is being celebrated today, January 23.