Angara reaffirms commitment to strengthen ties with EDCOM II

Education Secretary Sonny Angara has reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) in addressing gaps in the Philippine education system. Angara, in an earlier statement, knowledged the Commission’s role in driving education reforms and expressed gratitude to Congress for enacting laws based on its recommendations. “We thank…

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Estrada pushes swift passage of ‘modernized’ anti-espionage law

SECURITY BREACH. National Bureau of Investigation Director Jaime Santiago, Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. and Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla (from left) show alleged spying equipment during a press conference at the Department of Justice in Manila on Jan. 20, 2025. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday…

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7 senators abandon support for anti-teen pregnancy bill

Seven senators have withdrawn their support for Senate Bill 1979, also known as the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act, following concerns raised by various groups. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada told Senate President Francis Escudero he has decided to distance himself from the measure after evaluating feedback from private organizations. “I arrived at this…

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House Oks bill regulating Agriculture profession

The House of Representatives has unanimously approved on the third and final reading a measure seeking to regulate the practice of agriculture as a profession in the Philippines. The measure, House Bill 11186, which proposes the establishment of a Professional Regulatory Board for Agriculture under the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to oversee licensure examinations, registration,…

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