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Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking the replacement of quantitative restrictions (QRs) on rice imports with a 35% tariff that is expected to make the country’s foremost staple food more affordable for all. “The country’s protectionist policy on rice has become unsustainable. Rice consumers are spending more on rice products while domestic rice farmers remain poor, […]
While strongly condemning the killing of an assistant special prosecutor of the Office of the Ombudsman last Monday, Senator Dick Gordon urged President Rodrigo Duterte to immediately sign into law, once transmitted, the enrolled bill establishing a retirement benefit system in the Office of the Ombudsman and augmenting its employee benefits. Gordon said that while […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III recently joined the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in its flag-raising ceremony at its headquarters in Manila. In his message, NBI Director Dante Gierran referred to Pimentel as “the father of the modernized NBI” for his role in passing Republic Act No. 10867, or the NBI Modernization and Reorganization Act, during […]
“Innovation and new techniques are key factors to further boost the native animal industry,” said Senator Cynthia Villar as she highlighted the importance of training programs in improving current systems. Villar, who is the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, pointed out to animal breeders and producers the need to update their […]
Senator Nancy Binay urged local government units to work closely with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to strictly monitor the prices of school supplies. Binay said this is to prevent unscrupulous traders who may take advantage of the opening of classes in public schools and sell school supplies higher than market value. “Marami […]
Senator Cynthia Villar reiterated the value of personal hygiene and sanitation to improve self-sufficiency and the earning opportunities of individuals and communities. “One’s capacity to earn is enhanced when care and attention are given to his personal hygiene. Employees who come to work fresh and clean are usually healthier and perform their jobs more efficiently […]
Senator Sonny Angara has renewed his call for the expansion of PhilHealth’s primary care benefit package, which includes free check-ups, laboratory tests and medicines, for all Filipinos. Angara pointed out that expanding the coverage of the primary care benefit package would help improve the financial status of PhilHealth in the long run. “The primary care […]
The Senate passed on third and final reading a bill that would allow more Filipinos to avail of loans from financial institutions by expanding the list of assets acceptable to banks as ‘collateral’ and reducing the risks associated with ‘movable collaterals.’ Approved with 21 affirmative votes, zero negative votes, and zero abstentions, Senate Bill No. […]
Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for the passage of a bill that seeks to grant discount on books, school supplies and other basic services to underprivileged students in all levels in the country. “Balik eskwela na naman. Siguradong excited na ang mga bata mamili ng mga bagong gamit sa school, pero para sa mga magulang, […]
Senator Dick Gordon said Senate Bill 1753 under Committee Report No. 300 will give people a lifeline that they can hold on to in their posterity or when life becomes over-burdened. In his sponsorship speech, Gordon explained the bill aims to rationalize and expand the powers of the Social Security Commission (SSC) to ensure the […]