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Barangay officials and employees are the nation’s frontline workers and yet what they are receiving is not commensurate to the roles that they play. “Barangays should be given more attention by the national government.” Senator Sonny Angara said barangays should be given more attention by the national government as the country’s basic political unit and […]
Senator Joel Villanueva has credited the government’s determination to further promote the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) with the signing of the law that institutionalizes the deployment of social welfare attachés in foreign posts. Villanueva expressed gratitude to the administration for enacting into law Republic Act No. 11299 or the Social Welfare Attaché Act, […]
Senator Dick Gordon has expressed concern over the effects of the current trade war between the United States and China on the economy of the Philippines, saying that investors in China are moving out from the US and starting to transfer to Vietnam and Cambodia, and other countries in Southeast Asia, but not to the […]
In support of the Philippine entertainment industry, Senator Bong Go recently took his oath as a new member of the executive committee of the Metro Manila Film Festival year 2019. The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is a yearly film festival in Metro Manila, running from December 25 until the first week of January. Pursuant […]
While analysts hedge their bets in the growing offshore gaming operations sector, it is actually less beneficial to the domestic economy, according to Senator Joel Villanueva. The industry, formally known as Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO), is causing a lot of stress in the real estate market to the detriment of Filipino businesses and workers […]
Government officials and employees who misuse government ambulances face administrative sanctions and dismissal from government services, according to a bill recently filed by Senator Bato Dela Rosa. Senate Bill No. 229, or the “Act Regulating the Use of Government Ambulances,” provides penalties for the misuse of government-owned anbulances and also aims to institutionalize the proper […]
Senator Cynthia Villar has filed a bill that will help small farmers to quickly recover from the damage brought about by natural calamities, plant diseases and pest infestations. Senate Bill 140 or the Free Index-Based Agriculture Insurance Act establishes the enabling policy, regulatory, and funding support for a more effective crop insurance program. “With an […]
Senator Bong Go said he has filed a bill in the Senate seeking to extend the terms of incumbent barangay officials to ensure the continuity of their service to their constituents. “Huwag po kayong mag-alala. Isusulong ko po ang pag-extend ng termino ninyo,” Go said during his speech in front of officials and residents of […]
Senator Dick Gordon is encouraging business owners to follow the provisions of Republic Act 10058 or the “Act of Strengthening Compliance with Occupational, Safety and Health (OSH) Standards” which state that employers should offer first aid training for their workers, that can be conducted by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) or any other recognized institutions. […]
Senator Cynthia Villar has welcomed another batch of backyard swine farmers and agriculture enthusiasts to the sustainable pig farming training program at the Villar SIPAG Farm School in Bacoor, Cavite. More than 30 participants coming from Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon) and the National Capital Region signed up for the training program conducted […]