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 »
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 »
Under Senator Sonny Angara, the Department of Education has launched reforms focused on teacher support, higher allowances, hiring thousands of new teachers, and improving school resources. Read more »
In Bauang, La Union, residents are growing anxious as a flood protection project meant to safeguard their barangay remains unfinished — which they claim is due to a lack of funds. With heavy rains threatening every rainy season, the incomplete structure has left many feeling exposed and unsafe. Read more »
