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House OKs on 3rd reading Kalinga bill allowing gov’t action during oil crises

MANILA, Philippines — The proposed Komprehensibong Alalay sa Livelihood, Inflation, Negosyo at Goods Assistance (KALINGA) Program, which seeks to institutionalize government action during oil crises, has been approved by the House of Representatives on third and final reading. During the session on Wednesday, House Bill (HB) No. 9305 was approved with 294 lawmakers voting in the affirmative,

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Watchdog: Fake news bill in current form threatens free speech online

MANILA, Philippines — An international watchdog group has warned House lawmakers against passing the anti-fake news bill with “vague and overly broad” provisions that threaten to undermine — rather than protect — freedom of expression. Human Rights Watch expressed alarm over House Bill No. 9465 or the proposed Digital Media Anti-False Information Act, which was

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Bishop voices concern over South Cotabato power co-op joint venture

COTABATO CITY — A Catholic bishop has expressed concern over the alleged lack of transparency surrounding the proposed joint venture between the South Cotabato Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO II) and a consortium led by tycoon Enrique Razon and boxing icon and former senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao. Bishop Cerilo Casicas, prelate of the Diocese of Marbel, criticized

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Drilon urges SC to rule early on ‘unprogrammed’ funds

MANILA, Philippines — Former Senate President Franklin Drilon on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to rule “as early as possible” on the legality of unprogrammed appropriations (UAs), saying a decision would provide crucial guidance before Congress begins deliberations on the proposed 2027 national budget. Drilon made the appeal during the third day of oral arguments

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3 years on, FDA still evaluating Qdenga dengue vaccine application

MANILA, Philippines — The proposed new generation anti-dengue vaccine remains under review by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) three years after it applied for registration, according to Malacañang. Citing a statement from the Department of Health (DOH), Palace press officer Claire Castro said the application of Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda for the certificate of product

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Dy: UP Climate Resilience Institute to aid PH vs climate change risks

MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Tuesday said the proposed University of the Philippines–National Climate Resilience Institute (UP-NCRI) will play a crucial role in helping the country address the growing risks posed by climate change. The measure has already received committee-level approval in the House of Representatives. The House Committee

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Groups cite alleged violations in push vs. Smokey Mountain WTE

MANILA, Philippines — Environmental groups, community leaders and anti-poverty advocates opposed to a proposed P26.648-billion waste-to-energy facility at Smokey Mountain renewed calls to halt the project, citing alleged environmental violations involving a company linked to the development and warning it could deepen poverty and heighten health and displacement risks in nearby communities. The concerns were

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Drilon asks SC to decide on legality of unprogrammed funds in budget

MANILA, Philippines—Former Senate President Franklin Drilon on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to decide on the case questioning the legality of unprogrammed funds in the old national budget. The former Senate leader seeks a resolution on the matter before the new round of proposed budget items for 2027 moves to Congress to be deliberated on.

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Dy: Kalinga Act boosts confidence in govt’s handling of oil shocks

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said the proposed Kalinga Act would establish a permanent government response framework for oil price shocks, ensuring timely assistance for consumers, businesses, and vulnerable sectors during periods of fuel price volatility. Dy said House Bill No. 9305, or the Comprehensive Assistance for Livelihood, Inflation, Business, and Goods (Kalinga) Act, aims

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Row on Senate voting rule won’t simmer down

MANILA, Philippines — Former Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson says debates on a proposed amendment to Senate rules isn’t wrong but it isn’t right either to ignore parliamentary procedures to ram down a motion. Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano insists that there is no railroading and that changing the rules is not intended for

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Cayetano: Online voting not meant to benefit Duterte, senators facing arrest

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano on Saturday denied claims that the proposal allowing senators to participate and vote remotely was intended to benefit Vice President Sara Duterte in the impeachment trial or the senators facing possible arrest. According to Cayetano, critics were wrongly linking the proposed amendment to the impeachment proceeding in

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Lacson: Not wrong to debate rule change, but to railroad it is

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson clarified on Sunday that there was nothing wrong with debating proposed amendments to the Senate rules, but it was wrong to bypass due process. This was in response to Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, who, in a Facebook live stream, asked if there was anything wrong with “talking

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The case for algorithmic regulation

How proposed laws seek to audit the systems driving virality

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PNP proposes national police clearance fee hike to P200

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has proposed increasing the national police clearance fee to P200. The current national police clearance fee is P150, according to the PNP’s application portal. READ: New PNP mobile app to direct public to official channels, services In an advisory posted on social media, the PNP explained, “The

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Marcos opposed to proposed online voting in Senate

Marcos, a former senator, says the proposed amendment to the Senate rules 'seems to be only applicable to Senator Dela Rosa'

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Right to information, anti-fake news bills will be safeguards — solon

MANILA, Philippines — Despite concerns over the proposed right-to-information and anti-fake-news bills nearing approval at the House of Representatives, Parañaque Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan assured the public that both measures would protect the people and ensure transparency. In a statement on Thursday, Yamsuan said the two measures would work hand in hand, with House Bill

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Sen. Padilla: Mideast war, China conflict not force majeure?

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Robinhood Padilla has questioned the definition of force majeure shortly after minority Sen. Erwin Tulfo pointed out that the Senate rules allow online participation during catastrophic events. Tulfo recalled the rule after Sen. Rodante Marcoleta proposed allowing online voting in Senate sessions. “War/gera/digmaan sa Gitnang Silangan na nagreresulta na ng terorismo

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Will Senate apply remote voting to VP’s trial? House team worried

MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution team in the impending impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is deeply concerned that the proposed changes in the Senate rules on voting might end up being applied not only to regular proceedings but to her trial as well. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the 11-member team

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Labor groups object to proposed online voting in Senate

MANILA, Philippines — A coalition of labor groups on Wednesday said it strongly objects to proposals that will allow for online or remote voting arrangements of lawmakers as it sends the “wrong signal” to workers who have to be physically present at work. In a letter to Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, the Nagkaisa labor

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House approves bill vs fake news on 2nd reading

MANILA, Philippines — A bill that penalizes the creation and willful spreading of false information which leads to public harm or national security risks has been approved on second reading by the House of Representatives. During the House’s session on Tuesday, House Bill No. 9465 or the proposed Digital Media Anti-False Information Act was approved on

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House OKs on 3rd reading Kalinga bill allowing gov’t action during oil crises

Watchdog: Fake news bill in current form threatens free speech online

Bishop voices concern over South Cotabato power co-op joint venture

Drilon urges SC to rule early on ‘unprogrammed’ funds

3 years on, FDA still evaluating Qdenga dengue vaccine application

Dy: UP Climate Resilience Institute to aid PH vs climate change risks

Groups cite alleged violations in push vs. Smokey Mountain WTE

Drilon asks SC to decide on legality of unprogrammed funds in budget

Dy: Kalinga Act boosts confidence in govt’s handling of oil shocks

Row on Senate voting rule won’t simmer down

Cayetano: Online voting not meant to benefit Duterte, senators facing arrest

Lacson: Not wrong to debate rule change, but to railroad it is

The case for algorithmic regulation

PNP proposes national police clearance fee hike to P200

Marcos opposed to proposed online voting in Senate

Right to information, anti-fake news bills will be safeguards — solon

Sen. Padilla: Mideast war, China conflict not force majeure?

Will Senate apply remote voting to VP’s trial? House team worried

Labor groups object to proposed online voting in Senate

House approves bill vs fake news on 2nd reading