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Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for the inclusion of darts as a full-fledged sport in the local and international arena, saying it is comparable to other games that require skills, discipline and precision. Angara said he was throwing his full support to efforts to make darts a part of sports competitions here and abroad, particularly […]
More power, more economic opportunities. This according to Senate President Koko Pimentel III, who said that the prioritization of Mindanao electrification efforts would help improve the standard of living and provide more economic opportunities in the South. Pimentel said this in response to recent pronouncements by the National Electrification Administration (NEA) that 705 sitios are […]
Senator Nancy Binay scored the Bureau of Immigration (BI) for its excessive use of authority in arresting a 71-year old missionary. “Apparently, the Bureau of Immigration used excessive authority in connection with the arrest of Sister Patricia, and has acted on a mistaken perception plucked from an imaginary threat. Ang tanong e ‘how can a […]
Senator Sonny Angara is seeking a 20 percent discount for students on land, rail, airfare, and ship tickets in time for the two-month school summer vacation. Angara said the proposed discount would make the summer break more enjoyable and economical for students and their families, especially those who work hard and regard travel as a […]
Senator Sonny Angara has urged overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to save up for retirement by investing their earnings in a Personal Equity Retirement Account (PERA) – the country’s first-ever voluntary retirement account with tax incentives. “Malaking sakripisyo para sa ating mga OFW ang magtrabaho abroad at iwan ang kanilang pamilya para mabigyan sila ng magandang […]
Despite the country’s economic gains, Senator Sonny Angara underscored the need to improve the financial literacy of Filipinos to enable them to be a part of inclusive growth as well as equip them with skills that will protect them against scams. “Glowing reviews and optimistic projections have been heaped on the Philippine economy, particularly regarding […]
Senator Joel Villanueva recently sought the passage of a law which aims to improve the country’s waste disposal management of beverage containers. Villanueva has filed Senate Bill No. 1032 or the Beverage Container Disposal Act, which mandates the beverage industry to prepare, submit, and implement a management plan that sets out an effective disposal mechanism […]
Senator Win Gatchalian credited Valenzuela City’s “culture of empowering governance” as the driving force behind its recognition as the safest city in the Philippines, and one of the safest in all of Southeast Asia. In a report released by Numbeo, a respected online database often cited by major publications across the world, Valenzuela City was […]
Senator Joel Villanueva lauded the signing of Republic Act 11014 declaring January 23 of every year a special working holiday in the entire country to commemorate the inauguration of the First Philippine Republic held on January 23, 1899, at the Barasoain Church in the City of Malolos, Bulacan. Villanueva, author of the measure who hails […]
Senator Sonny Angara welcomed the appointment of National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) head Director Oscar Albayalde as the next chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP). According to Angara, Albayalde’s appointment offers an opportunity to further improve the image of the PNP, especially when it comes to upholding human rights. “I wish incoming PNP […]