A construction company tied to the family of former Ako Bicol party-list representative Zaldy Co has emerged as one of the country’s top contractors for farm-to-market road (FMR) projects this year, raising concerns in the Senate over the pattern of project allocations in Region 5. Read more »
Weeks before the country honors the departed during All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day, a new law brings comfort and dignity to Filipino families who often struggle with the cost of saying goodbye to their loved ones. Read more »
Filipino culture now has a permanent home in the heart of Nevada. A new “Filipino Town” was officially inaugurated on Thursday (Friday in Manila) in Clark County, Las Vegas, marking a historic milestone for the more than 200,000 Filipinos living across the state. Read more »
If you’re working in the BPO industry, here’s some good news: Senator Camille Villar is pushing for stronger laws to make sure your safety always comes first, especially during disasters. Read more »
Senator Mark Villar has filed a bill that would require drone monitoring of all government construction projects before any payment can be released, introducing a high-tech safeguard to ensure accountability in infrastructure spending. Read more »
In his privilege speech on Monday, September 29, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero tagged Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez as the mastermind behind the entire sarswela, the “scriptwriter” orchestrating diversions to protect himself and his allies in the House of Representatives. Read more »
