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GPS coordinates for P107 billion flood projects sought

To prevent the funding of ghost or non-existent projects, the Senate will require the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to submit exact geographic coordinates and station numbers for projects to be funded under the proposed P107 billion for flood control in 2027.

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Tulfo eyes student internet, mobile load discount

To help families cope with the growing data demands of digital learning, a proposal pushing for a mandatory 20-percent discount on mobile prepaid load, postpaid plans and internet packages for all enrolled Filipino students has been filed at the Senate.

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Saving the newborn

Given all the political, economic and even meteorological turmoil we’ve recently been going through, I thought I’d write about something undeniably and visibly positive this week, if only to remind us that good things are possible if the “whole of government” – including even our fractious Senate – puts its mind to it.

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Senate impeach court eyeing schedule flip

The Senate impeachment court is seriously considering a proposal to hold the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in the afternoon, according to Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian.