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The government’s Ayuda Sa Kapos Ang Kita Program (AKAP) is set to help a greater number of low-wage workers, especially those employed by micro and small enterprises, in the months ahead, Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo said. “We expect the AKAP’s cash aid to help employees receiving ‘minimal’ wages such as those working for micro […]
The House of Representatives approved on second reading the measure rationalizing the safety measures and penalties relative to the operation of motorcycles, amending for the purpose Republic Act (RA) 11235, otherwise known as the “Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act.” According to Iloilo City Representative Jam-Jam Baronda, House Bill (HB) 11113 seeks to address issues raised about […]
The ‘Murang Pagkain Supercommittee’ convened recently to begin its inquiry into smuggling and price manipulation of basic goods and essential commodities, with the end-goal of crafting legislation to achieve zero hunger and promoting food and nutrition security. The supercommittee is composed of the committees on ways and means chaired by Albay Representative Joey Salceda, trade […]
Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo has credited the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) for contributing in a big way to the 26 percent drop in the number of children working in the country, saying that the government’s flagship human capital development strategy has encouraged many poor families to enroll their kids in school. “There’s no […]
The Province of Samar successfully hosted the final installment of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) for 2024, a flagship initiative of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that brings government services directly to the people. The event, held at the Northwest Samar State University in Calbayog City, delivered over P700 million worth of programs, services and […]
A batch of 46 newly promoted generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is set to face scrutiny at the congressional Commission on Appointments (CA). CA Assistant Minority Leader and Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel said the batch is led by the new Philippine Navy chief, Jose Ma. Ambrosio […]
House Foreign Affairs Committee Member and Bukidnon 2nd District Representative Jonathan Keith Flores said the Filipino people “are not forgetful about matters involving “utang ng loob” and goodwill like the kind generated by the release of Mary Jane Veloso. Flores said, “the goodwill Indonesia sowed today because of the transfer of custody to the Philippines to […]
The House of Representatives hosted a seminar promoting awareness for a heathy lifestyle among children and Filipinos. The seminar, entitled Champions of Children’s Optimal (COCO) Heart Health, highlights the profound responsibility of parents, guardians, educators and healthcare professionals “in ensuring that children grow up strong, resilient, and healthy.” Committee on the Welfare of Children chairperson […]
The House Committee on Public Order and Safety, chaired by Santa Rosa City Representative Dan Fernandez, met recently to tackle the concerns of the 1,286 Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel affected in the implementation of the Duterte administration’s war on drugs. Fernandez, in his opening statement, voiced his concerns over the plight of the PNP […]
House of Representatives Minority Leader Nonoy Libanan is counting on the Senate to support the larger funding allocations for the government’s targeted cash aid programs for poor and low-income families in the proposed 2025 national budget. “We have very high hopes that the Senate will endorse the P114 billion allocation for the 4Ps, as well […]