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Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles called on employers to heed a labor department advisory urging them to protect workers from heat stress amid amplified hot weather due to the El Niño phenomenon. The Department of Labor and Employment recently reminded employers regarding Labor Advisory No. 8, series of 2023, which recommends various measures to […]
The Emirates Red Crescent distributed Ramadan iftar meals at the Marikina Grand Islamic Mosque in partnership with Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III and wife Kat Pimentel. Chaired by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) stands as the UAE’s main relief and aid agency, dedicated to providing assistance and […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to partner with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to hasten the release of ultra-low glycemic index (GI) and protein-rich variety of rice to Filipino farmers. Lee said mainstreaming the production of this variety of rice would greatly aid in the reduction of […]
Senator Bong Go appealed to the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to expedite the release of the long-overdue Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) owed to healthcare workers for their critical service during the pandemic during a recent public hearing conducted by the Senate Committee on Health joint with the […]
AnaKalusugan Party-list warned against the potential rise in heat-related illnesses as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) continues to record high temperatures in the country. “Damang-dama na po natin ang tag-init at pinapaalalahanan po natin ang lahat na mag-ingat sa maaaring epekto nito sa ating kalusugan,” AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes said. […]
As temperatures soar to record highs across the nation, Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III called on the government to adopt measures implemented by other countries such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in safeguarding workers from extreme heat. Drawing inspiration from global initiatives such as the directive by the Ministry of Human Resources and […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III commended the UAE government, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for its significant strides in enhancing the labor conditions of foreign workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Pimentel highlighted a notable decrease in the number of runaway maids reported this year, including […]
Senator Bong Go partnered with Barangay Captain Martin Claro and dispatched his Malasakit Team to assist fire victims in Barangay Ibaba, Malabon City recently. “Magdasal po tayo at ipagdasal po natin ‘yung mga mahal natin sa buhay. Ang gamit po ay nabibili. Ang pera po ay kikitain rin po natin, magsipag lang tayo. Subalit ‘yung […]
In line with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s issuance of Executive Order No. 57 bolstering the Philippine maritime security, and amid China’s recurring aggressions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee called for the urgent passage of a measure to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity and improve the lives […]
Senator Bong Go attended the Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas South Cotabato Chapter’s 21st Provincial Liga Congress at the Midas Hotel in Pasay City recently. In his speech, Go underscored his ongoing commitment to reinforcing the role of barangay officials as the government’s frontline and the primary avenue through which the public can seek […]