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Senator Sonny Angara has called on the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to find ways to give cash grants and other aid to families now being affected by the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon. At this time when almost all businesses have closed and the movement of people is restricted due to the […]
“Ngayon na nakakulong sa bahay ang marami sa ating kababayan dahil sa enhanced community quarantine dapat siguraduhin ng ating pamahalaan na meron silang makakain araw-araw.” Senator Sonny Angara called on the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to work closely with the local government units (LGUs) to provide assistance to the families severely affected […]
Senator Manny Pacquiao has filed a bill seeking to prohibit spitting and expelling nasal mucouis in public places. Pacquiao filed Senate Bill No. 1406, also known as the “Anti-Spitting Act of 2020.” The measure provides for a steep penalty for those who shall be caught spitting saliva or expelling nasal mucous in any place to […]
Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a resolution to look into the initiatives of all energy agencies and stakeholders in ensuring the reliability, security and affordability of electric power supply during the summer season. Gatchalian said that during summer, peak demand increases by 5.45% in Luzon and 3.19% in Visayas because of heightened use of refrigerators […]
To avert shortages arising from disasters such as the reported shortages of supplies in different parts of the globe due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) scare, Senator Dick Gordon reiterated the need for the government to stockpile on strategic supplies. Gordon reiterated this during the continuation of the hearing conducted by the Committee on […]
Telecommuting work arrangements keep workers safe from infectious diseases like COVID-19 and maintain their productivity since they can continue fulfilling their duties and responsibilities wherever they are, according to Senator Joel Villanueva. While the rising threats to public health triggering a slowdown in the economy, Villanueva explained that companies can mitigate the impact if parts […]
Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri is calling for stronger government response and action against the spread of COVID-19, following the Department of Health’s announcement of new confirmed cases. “We need stricter quarantine measures, and we need protocols not only in our hospitals, but also in places where COVID-19 has been discovered to spread, such as workplaces […]
Senator Win Gatchalian expressed his opposition to the proposed repeal of the 2% special tax rate for microfinance non-government organizations (NGOs) under the Passive Income and Financial Intermediary Taxation Act (PIFITA), the fourth tranche of the Department of Finance’s (DoF) comprehensive tax reform program. Gatchalian said microfinance NGOs have been instrumental in providing low-interest, no […]
Senator Win Gatchalian expressed optimism that the Electric Vehicles and Charging Station Act may help slash the country’s oil consumption by as much as 146.56 million barrels per year and allow for $9.8 billion or ₱490 billion in savings each year, if implemented correctly. The measure seeks to require private and public buildings and establishments […]
Senator Win Gatchalian has filed Senate Resolution No. 330 to conduct an inquiry on the electrification of public primary and secondary schools across the country. A September 2019 data from the Department of Education (DepEd) showed that there were 1,664 public primary and secondary schools nationwide that remain unenergized, affecting a total of 380,529 students. […]