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Senator Dick Gordon underscored the importance of the government’s continued support of education, as it serves a primary role towards positive nation-building. Gordon, one of the co-authors of Republic Act No. 11635, said that everyone must take up the mantle in keeping the student body informed so that they could step up as the next […]
As more local government units are shunning the no vaccination, no ride policy that adds to the burden of their already weary constituents, Senator Kiko Pangilinan repeated his suggestion to assign a separate set of public utility vehicles (PUVs) to the unvaccinated or partially vaccinated. “Ang no vax, no ride ay dagdag na pahirap sa […]
As the government’s “no vaccination, no ride” policy meets strong backlash, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said the wise decision by Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia to junk the controversial policy supports the marginalized in the province. “Pro-poor ang magaling na desisyon ni Cebu Gov. Gwen na ibasura ang no vax, no ride policy. She is receiving wise […]
The national government should go after those involved in the corruption of COVID-19 response funds, including the overpriced Pharmally contracts, and not ordinary citizens who are unvaccinated due to various reasons including the inaccessibility of vaccines, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said. Pangilinan said the P7.5 billion Pantawid Pasada Program (PPP) in this year’s budget can be used […]
Delivery riders and drivers would soon be protected from shelling out money from their own pockets to pay for canceled bookings or hoax orders. The Senate approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2302, also known as An Act Providing Measures to Protect Individuals Engaged in Food, Grocery and Pharmacy Delivery Services. The […]
After the signing of Republic Act No. 11596 which criminalizes child marriages, Senator Win Gatchalian said that increasing the statutory rape age will be a crucial next step in safeguarding Filipino children from violence and abuse. Last year, both houses of Congress ratified the bicameral conference committee report on increasing the statutory rape age from […]
Senator Lito Lapid has filed a bill which proposes to increase the compensation of public social workers. The measure which seeks to amend Republic Act No. 9433 also known as the “Magna Carta for Public Social Workers,” proposes that the salary grade of entry-level junior officer public social workers shall be at least Salary Grade […]
Senator Leila de Lima filed a Proposed Senate Resolution honoring the late National Artist for Literature, F. Sionil Jose, for his invaluable contributions to Philippine literature. De Lima, a champion of social justice and human rights, said Jose’s pieces depict social issues and struggles and emphasize the importance of social justice, thereby immortalizing arts in […]
Senator Dick Gordon has urged the estimated 9,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are currently under strict quarantine or isolation to keep their patience and their minds occupied towards self-improvement. Gordon, who is known as a man of action, suggested returning OFWs to join in Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s (TESDA) online courses which […]
About 1.673 million small rice farmers would benefit from President Rodrigo Duterte’s signing into law of Republic Act 11598, otherwise known as the Cash Assistance To Filipino Farmers Act, according to Senator Cynthia Villar. An elated Villar, chairperson of the Senate committee on agriculture and food, thanked Duterte for the law that would be a […]