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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 […]
Employers should not hesitate to send home workers who show flu symptoms but continue to report for work and consider the occupational health and safety of their entire organization, said Senator Joel Villanueva. At the same time, Villanueva urged the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to issue a pertinent labor advisory reminding private companies […]
As the registration for the May 2022 polls opened on January 20, Senator Win Gatchalian is urgently calling for the passage of a bill granting tax exemption to the honoraria, transportation allowance, and other benefits of poll workers, especially public school teachers. Gatchalian’s proposed measure, Senate Bill 1193, introduces amendments to the National Internal Revenue […]
Power distribution services are largely back to normal in Batangas province, except for some villages that are within the seven-kilometer danger zone of Taal Volcano. The Batangas I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BATELEC I) reported to the National Electrification Administration (NEA) it has fully restored electricity for 18 out of 21 barangays in the Municipality of […]
The Province of Bukidnon sent financial assistance to communities affected by the Taal Volcano eruption in Batangas to help with their recovery and rehabilitation efforts. An assistance of P1-million each was delivered to the municipalities of Calatagan, Tuy, Balayan, San Luis, and Bauan, as well as Batangas City. Bukidnon Gov. Jose Ma. Zubiri sent the aid […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Department of Education to increase its conscious efforts in tracking down out-of-school youth and children, prior to the early registration set on February 1 for incoming school year 2020-2021. DepEd Order (DO) No. 3, series of 2018 or the “Basic Education Enrollment Policy” seeks to locate, identify and register […]