Tag: Senate Inquiry
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Koko Calls for Investigation into Frequent Bridge Collapses
Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has initiated a Senate inquiry to address the alarming increase in bridge collapses throughout the country. Filing Senate Resolution No. 1319, Pimentel aims to hold accountable all responsible public officials, contractors, and other involved parties. The investigation seeks to evaluate the adequacy of current infrastructure policies to ensure the safety…
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Senator Calls for Overhaul of DepEd Billing System Amid Ghost Student Scandal
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has demanded that the Department of Education (DepEd) revamp its billing system following the discovery of alleged ghost beneficiaries in the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS-VP). This program offers financial aid, ranging from PHP14,000 to PHP22,500, to Grade 11 students opting for private education. Public school students automatically qualify, whereas private…
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Senator Hontiveros Calls for Senate Inquiry into Rising Online Child Sexual Exploitation
Senator Risa Hontiveros, serving as the Senate Deputy Minority Leader and chair of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations, and Gender Equality, has introduced a resolution to investigate the increasing incidents of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children. The resolution, Senate Resolution No. 1307, was filed on Monday and points to the…
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Philippine Official Skeptical of China’s Marine Research Requests Amid Tensions
Amid escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea, a high-ranking official from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) expressed skepticism about approving China’s requests for marine scientific research (MSR) within Philippine waters. This statement came during a Senate inquiry into a recently recovered submersible drone near Masbate, suspected to be of Chinese origin. DFA Undersecretary…
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Philippine Official Skeptical of China’s Marine Research Request Amid Tensions
Amid escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea, a high-ranking official from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) expressed skepticism about approving China’s potential request to conduct marine scientific research (MSR) within Philippine waters. This statement came during a Senate inquiry into a recently recovered submersible drone near Masbate, suspected to be of Chinese origin.…
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National Security Concerns Raised Over Submersible Drone Found in Masbate Waters
The National Security Council (NSC) has highlighted the critical need to investigate the origins of a submersible drone discovered in Masbate, emphasizing its potential impact on national security. NSC Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya stated during a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing that the drone, which appears to be designed for reconnaissance and surveillance, necessitates a…
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National Security Concerns Raised Over Submersible Drone Found in Masbate
The National Security Council (NSC) has highlighted the critical need to investigate the origins of a submersible drone discovered in Masbate, due to its potential impact on national security. NSC Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya emphasized the importance of understanding the drone’s source and activities within Philippine waters, noting its use for reconnaissance and surveillance.…
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