Tag: Joel Villanueva
-
Philippine Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Boost Internet Access and Digital Infrastructure
In a unanimous decision, the Philippine Senate has passed a crucial bill on February 5, 2025, aimed at revolutionizing the nation’s digital landscape. The ‘Konektadong Pinoy Act,’ or Senate Bill No. 2699, was declared urgent by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., signaling a strong push towards enhancing digital connectivity across the Philippines. This legislative move…
Written by
-
Senate Urges Swift Action on Wage Increase Bill Amid Rising Living Costs
In a strong push for economic relief, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros has joined the chorus urging the government to expedite the passage of a wage hike bill, emphasizing the urgency due to escalating living expenses. Hontiveros highlighted that any further delay in increasing wages would exacerbate poverty among Filipino families, as their earnings…
Written by
-
Senators Deny Allegations of Blank Items in 2025 Budget, Affirm Thorough Review
MANILA – Senators Sherwin Gatchalian and Joel Villanueva have firmly rejected claims of ‘blank items’ in the proposed 2025 national budget, emphasizing that the document was subjected to a detailed review process before being signed off. In a recent ambush interview, Gatchalian explained that the Senate’s staff, committee chairpersons, and lawmakers diligently examined all annexes…
Written by
-
Senators Reject Claims of Blank Entries in 2025 Budget, Affirm Thorough Review
In a firm rebuttal to accusations of ‘blank items’ in the national budget for 2025, Senators Sherwin Gatchalian and Joel Villanueva have declared that the budget was subjected to a meticulous review process before being signed off. The senators spoke out following claims by former President Rodrigo Duterte and Representative Isidro Ungab from Davao City’s…
Written by
-
President Marcos Jr. Vows to Veto Sex Education Bill Over ‘Ridiculous’ Content
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has publicly declared his intention to veto Senate Bill 1979, a proposed legislation aimed at preventing teenage pregnancy, due to its controversial approach to sex education. Speaking at a media event in Taguig City, Marcos criticized the bill for including what he described as ‘woke’ elements that he found both…
Written by
-
Hontiveros Supports OSG’s Initiative to Cancel Fraudulent Birth Certificates
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros has expressed her support for the Office of the Solicitor General’s (OSG) efforts to cancel birth certificates that were fraudulently acquired by foreigners. Hontiveros stressed the importance of preventing foreign nationals from exploiting the country’s systems, particularly as the new year begins. She stated, ‘As we enter the new…
Written by