Largest EV charging hub to accelerate shift to greener logistics

ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) logistics company Mober launched Central Charge on Monday, the largest commercial EV charging hub in the Philippines, marking a major step toward sustainable transport.

Senators: Mismatching signatures prove Guo a ‘professional liar’

THE RECENT confirmation by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) that the signature of dismissed mayor Alice Guo alias “Guo Hua Ping” in her counter-affidavit did not match her signature samples only proved that she is a “deceptive” and “lying” person, senators said Thursday.

Hontiveros cites Guo in contempt, orders arrest for snubbing probe

A SENATE committee on Wednesday ruled to cite in contempt and issue a warrant of arrest against suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo for repeatedly skipping the hearing on illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).

Center for Disease Control pushed after FLiRT variant detection

SENATOR SHERWIN Gatchalian pushed anew for the creation of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the Department of Health (DOH) following the detection of KP.2, one of the two so-called FLiRT variants of Covid-19, in the country.

PBBM commitment on free college ensures more Filipino graduates

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to sustain free higher education in public universities and colleges will ensure that more young Filipinos will be given the opportunity to attend and finish college.

Senator mulls cellphone ban inside classrooms of young learners

A SENATOR is studying the possibility of filing a bill seeking to ban the use of mobile phones by learners in elementary and senior high school classrooms during school hours.

BI, CHED urged to probe alleged influx of Chinese students in Cagayan

SENATOR FRANCIS Escudero on Thursday asked the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to intensify its scrutiny of foreigners entering the country, following reports of Chinese students in Cagayan allegedly "acting as spies" and engaging in "degree for sale" with local colleges and universities.

DOE-DOST pact to hasten dev’t of PH's renewable energy

SENATOR SHERWIN Gatchalian on Thursday expressed optimism that the research and development partnership recently signed by the Departments of Energy (DOE) and Science and Technology to use the Renewable Energy Trust Fund will hasten the development of renewable energy in the country.

Gatchalian backs DepEd's revert to old school calendar

SENATOR SHERWIN Gatchalian has expressed his support to the Department of Education's amendment of the school calendar gradually reverting to the pre-pandemic April-May school break.

Senate OKs bills to boost salt industry, learners' mental health

SENATORS UNANIMOUSLY approved on Monday Senate Bill Nos. (SBN) 2243 or the Philippine Salt Industry Development Act, and 2200 or the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act.

Despite Chinese Partners, NGCP fully controlled by Filipinos

MANILA - In a recent hearing at the Senate Committee on Energy, representatives from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) reiterated its denial that partners from the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) have total control over their operations.

Be wary of online loan sharks, solon warns

A LEGISLATOR on Sunday warned the public not to patronize online lending applications as they do more damage than help people who need financial assistance.

Solon sees need for math, science high schools in every province

SENATOR SHERWIN Gatchalian on Thursday said there is an urgent need for the creation of math and science high schools in every province, citing a report from the UNESCO Institute of Statistics that the Philippines has one of the lowest number of researchers among the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Gatchalian pushes for institutionalization of NEDA

SENATOR SHERWIN Gatchalian on Sunday urged the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) to come up with a long term economic plan to secure the economy as he also moves for institutionalizing the almost 50-year old planning agency.

Lawmakers question 4Ps effectiveness

DESPITE THE huge amount allocated for the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), lawmakers said it has yet to achieve the objective of alleviating poverty among indigent households.

A man dives into a garbage bin. Lawmakers have questioned the government's Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, saying it has failed to uplift the living condition of the poor. (Photo by Al Jacinto)

Senator Gatchalian visits Sulu, gives aid to families. victims of terror attacks

SULU – Governor Toto Tan and other provincial and municipal officials thanked Senator Sherwin Gatchalian who flew to the southern Sulu province on Sunday and distributed financial aid to the victims of twin suicide attacks in August.