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Senator Raffy Tulfo visited the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Hospital in San Fernando City, Pampanga recently after receiving complaints about the hospital’s poor service and handling of patients. Tulfo, who was accompanied by Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) USec. Hans Cacdac and Hospital Administrator Dr. Dante Dator, was dismayed to see the hospital’s condition. The […]
Senator Nancy Binay said that people behind the Department of Tourism’s enhanced branding should accept that “Love” campaign is now in a marketing limbo. “We appreciate the actions taken by the DOT against the ad agency. But the big question right now is whether or not to continue with the ‘Love’ campaign,” Binay noted. After […]
The Second Congressional Commission on Education explored the possibility of restructuring the Early Childhood Care and Development Council (ECCD Council) in a recent meeting between the two organizations. The meeting was attended by EDCOM 2 Co-Chairpersons Senator Win Gatchalian and Pasig City Representative Roman Romulo and Commissioner-Senator Pia Cayetano, as well as Executive Director Teresita […]
Senator Cynthia Villar has exhorted the public to grab the opportunity to revolutionize waste management through a circular economy approach. Speaking at the Coffee Club Forum at the Bellevue Manila, Villar said one of these initiatives is the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo filed Joint Resolution No. 2 increasing the subsistence allowance of all officers and enlisted personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and of all commissioned and non-commissioned personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) from P150 to P250 per day. It can be recalled that during the Senate budget hearing […]
Senator Robin Padilla expressed thanks for the pardon granted to three convicted overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in observance of Eid Ul-Adha. Padilla filed Senate Resolution 665, expressing the Senate’s appreciation for the pardon by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and in recognition of the efforts of […]
Speaking on its 60th Founding Anniversary, Senator Cynthia Villar acknowledged the significant impact of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on the country’s agricultural sector. Saying it cannot be overstated, Villar noted that NIA has been instrumental in reducing our dependence on rainfed agriculture. “NIA has been instrumental in reducing our dependence on rainfed agriculture.” This […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros has facilitated P11.5 million worth of allocations for families and individuals affected by the recent Mayon Volcano eruption in the Province of Albay. Dubbed as the “Mayon 360° Relief Operations,” Hontiveros hopes to cover all areas affected by the recent volcanic activity. The veteran legislator facilitated the allocation of P10M for relief […]
Senator Grace Poe persuaded the country’s public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers to seize the opportunity of further honing their skills on the road by taking the “Tsuper Iskolar Program” that may now be availed online. “Similar to a vehicle’s maintenance, there needs to be a constant check on the driver’s competency and awareness on road […]
Senator Pia Cayetano urged mothers to heed the advice of medical professionals and health workers on the importance of immunizing their children against vaccine-preventable diseases. At the same time, Cayetano urged parents to ignore “fake news”, including baseless claims against immunization that are posted by dubious sources on social media. The veteran legislator is the […]