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In observance of June as National Kidney Month, Senator Sonny Angara is calling for a wider access to free dialysis treatment amid rising number of Filipinos suffering from renal failure. “With kidney disease fast becoming one of the leading causes of death in the country, it is imperative to ensure that dialysis treatment will be […]
Senator Cynthia Villar led the inauguration of the newly constructed Sinombre Drive that seeks to further ease the flow of traffic in the main thoroughfares of Las Piñas City. The Sinombre Drive road project was initiated by Villar as part of her commitment to address the terrible traffic problem in the city. It was funded […]
Senator Sonny Angara has vowed to the continue the legacy of his late father, former Senator Edgardo Angara, by pushing for reforms – particularly in health and education – that will help uplift the lives of Filipinos. “My father is my idol. I want to accomplish what he has accomplished – to change and improve […]
The technology-driven ride hailing services have extended to motorcycles, which makes it imperative for the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to be a step ahead and put the mode of public vehicle under its wing, Quezon City Rep. Winston Castelo said. The LTFRB refuses to consider ride hailing motorcycles or Habal-Habal as public […]
Senator Koko Pimentel called on Filipinos during the country’s 120th Independence Day to reaffirm their commitment to nation-building. For Pimentel, independence is just the first step in improving the quality of life for all Filipinos. Independence is just the first step improving the quality of life for all Filipinos. “We cannot falter in securing the […]
Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for the immediate passage of the bill that seeks to create a medical scholarship program to address the shortage of doctors in the country. “The lack and the maldistribution of doctors and healthcare professionals in the country is truly alarming. Most doctors and medical specialists are concentrated in urban centers […]
The House of Representatives, in a move to mitigate the effects of climate change and preserve the environment, approved on second reading House Bill 7373 which seeks to require the planting of trees for any construction of residential, commercial, industrial, and public buildings. The proposed “Green Building Act,” principally authored by Rep. Emmeline Aglipay-Villar, declares […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III welcomed the agreement between the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), the National Transmission Corporation (TransCo), and the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), which would enable the use of dark fiber in the transmission grid. Dark fiber refers to the unused portion of the fiber-optics in the transmission […]
Citing the importance of early intervention and prevention in treating mental illnesses, Senator Sonny Angara has urged PhilHealth to cover the fees for consultations with psychiatrists. Globally, more than 300 million people are now living with depression, the leading cause of ill health and disability. A 2011 World Health Organization study found that the Philippines […]
Senator Win Gatchalian wants the government to improve the country’s defense capabilities by pursuing self-sufficiency in the manufacture of basic weaponry, munitions, and armaments. During the Senate hearing on the Special Defense Economic Zone Act (House Bill No. 6525), sponsored by Bataan 2nd District Representative Joel Garcia, national defense officials explained that at present, about […]