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 »
With rabies-related deaths continuing to climb across the Philippines, a new Senate proposal is pushing for stronger public health measures that address both human and animal needs. Read more »
Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has urged the government to prioritize the safety and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) amidst escalating risks abroad. Read more »
New Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay has moved to withdraw from the ?8.96 billion subway settlement agreement, creating a political rift with her sister, former Mayor Abigail “Abby” Binay-Campos. Read more »
Senator Risa Hontiveros is pushing for stricter regulation on online gambling through Senate Bill 2593, or the proposed “Kontra E-Sugal Act.” Read more »
Senator Bong Go has introduced the Rural Employment Assistance Program (REAP) bill in the Senate, designed to institutionalize TUPAD and bring sustainable job opportunities to the countryside. Read more »
