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Senator Bong Go pushed for the passage of a measure to advocate for enhanced protection and benefits for media and entertainment workers to safeguard their rights and welfare. “I always commit myself to advancing and supporting measures that will protect our workers’ rights and welfare,” said Go, a steadfast advocate for Filipino workers welfare and […]
To recognize their contribution to the country’s economy, Senator Lito Lapid is pushing for the establishment of a credit assistance program for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Lapid filed Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2390, or An Act Establishing a Credit Assistance Program for Overseas Filipino Workers, which allows qualified OFWs to avail themselves of a loan […]
Senator Pia Cayetano and Senate President Migz Zubiri have jointly filed a resolution to call on the Senate to probe the viral road rage incident in Quezon City involving an armed dismissed police officer and an unarmed cyclist. In Senate Resolution No. 763, the two senators asserted that the incident involves public order and safety, […]
Senator Bong Go expressed his gratitude to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for signing into law the One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines Program, which is one of the senator’s priority legislation aimed at boosting the country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Go also commended the Marcos administration for recognizing the importance of supporting MSMEs […]
The 2025 elections hold the key to much-needed reforms in governance, where lawmakers to be elected will support needed amendments to the Constitution to allow the entry of foreign investments as well as the more efficient operation of the government. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this at the 29th anniversary of the Technical Education and Skills […]
The Senate has adopted a resolution expressing profound sympathy and condolences on the passing of Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susana “Toots” Ople, a champion of the rights of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Senators unanimously adopted Senate Resolution No. 747 (Adopted Resolution No. 83), introduced by Senate President Migz Zubiri, taking into consideration SRNs […]
More than “keyboard warriors,” a prepared citizenry with skills and discipline sharpened through the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) is needed to defend our country especially against foreign invaders. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this at the conclusion of the Visayas Regional Qualifying Leg ng Philippine ROTC Games 2023 in Iloilo City. Padilla pointed out the […]
Senator Bong Go has pushed for the institutionalization of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) Hospital as well as the establishment of an OFW ward in DOH hospitals. In an interview after aiding poor residents in Olongapo City, Zambales, Go stressed the need to maximize and ensure continuing operations of the OFW Hospital in San Fernando […]
It is time to protect the rights and welfare of workers in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry in the country. Senator Lito Lapid filed Senate Bill No. 2235 or BPO Workers’ Welfare and Protection Act of 2023, which seeks to address the working conditions of BPO workers, estimated at 1.3 million Filipinos employed in […]
The Senate approved on third and final reading a bill renaming Agham Road and the BIR Road in Quezon City after the late Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago. Voting unanimously, senators present at the plenary approved on final reading House Bill No. 7413, also known as “An Act renaming the Agham Road and the BIR Road, stretching […]