Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa declared gambling addiction a public health concern, as he voiced support for proposed legislation seeking to ban or tightly regulate online gambling in the Philippines. Read more »
This isn’t about being anti-worker — it’s about being more in touch with realities on the ground. A wage hike without structural reform is akin to fixing a roof using duct tape, in the middle of a storm. Read more »
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act (RA) No. 12024, the Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) Revitalization Act. This legislation aims to reduce the Philippines’ dependence on foreign defense supplies by fostering local production and innovation. Read more »
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri resigned as Senate president on Monday, May 20, passing the role to Senator Francis Escudero. Zubiri cited his commitment to the Senate's independence and his refusal to comply with instructions as reasons for stepping down. Read more »
