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As the Senate probes the abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States, Senator Dick Gordon stressed that Philippine foreign policy must be dictated by the nation’s needs and pointed out that national security is what “ultimately matters.” “Is it a national interest to abolish the VFA at this point in time? […]
Senator Dick Gordon filed a Senate resolution “Honoring and Remembering Gabino “Gaby” De Guzman Tabuñar, Jr. for His Exemplary and Outstanding Contribution to Journalism and Press Freedom”. Senate Resolution No. 317 states that Tabuñar, who passed away Feb. 4 due to pneumonia, “was a proponent of honest and accurate journalism exemplifying the highest ideals of […]
Not only does telecommuting spare workers the need to leave their houses to report for work, it likewise minimizes the risk of contracting the 2019 novel Coronavirus acute respiratory disease (2019 nCoV-ARD), Senator Joel Villanueva said. Villanueva urged the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to encourage the private sector to consider implementing telecommuting work […]
Senator Sonny Angara has filed a bill to increase the bed capacity of the East Avenue Medical Center in Quezon City from the current 600 to 1,000. A tertiary hospital under the jurisdiction of the Department of Health (DOH), the EAMC is constantly operating at overcapacity so in order to accommodate more patients in need of […]
Lack of leadership and the fear of infection by Filipinos were seen as factors in the failure to contain the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the country, Sen. Kiko Pangilinan said. Pangilinan took Health Secretary Francisco Duque to task for being unprepared to handle the situation, and for not knowing the basic […]
The vulnerability of the elderly to the 2019 novel corona virus (2019 nCoV) highlights the need for a national health center that specializes in the care of senior citizens. Minority Leader Benny Abante Jr. stressed this on Wednesday in light of the rising death toll as a result of the 2019 nCoV outbreak in China. […]
The Philippine tourism sector will have to work together with government to cushion the impact of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) on foreign tourist arrivals given travel restrictions adopted in China, one of the country’s biggest foreign markets. This according to House Tourism Committee Chairperson and Laguna 3rd District Rep. Sol Aragones, who on Tuesday […]
Amid the outbreak of the novel coronavirus or 2019-nCOV which has triggered an increased demand for face masks, Senator Dick Gordon called on the country’s lone manufacturer of medical masks to ensure that they are able to meet the high demand. Gordon said MedTecs Group, which produces masks and other personal protective equipment and medical […]
A young lawmaker is pushing for the passage of a measure that would put an end to the exploitation of on-the-job trainees (OJTs) or interns who are hired by private companies and by the government. Among the key provisions of House Bill No. 5652 or the Interns’ Rights, Welfare, and Benefits Bill filed by Rizal […]
Local government units (LGUs), specifically its municipal or city councils, should prioritize job creation programs and providing healthcare benefits for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs), said Senator Joel Villanueva. Villanueva said Senate Bill No. 1278 which he filed, seeks to amend a provision of Republic Act No. 7160 that will emphasize the importance of […]