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Senator Sonny Angara has called for the passage of a bill that seeks to waive government fees and charges on the issuance of documents required in the application for employment of first time jobseekers. “It is alarming that the Philippines has one of the highest unemployment rates in the region. The government should do what […]
“No Filipino should ever be called a squatter in his own country. No matter how they may be referred to as informal settlers, the fact remains that they are ‘homeless’ in a way. A world-class country cannot consist of homeless citizens.” This according to Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, chairman of the House Committee on Metro […]
“We have to do more for our modern day heroes. They deserve no less.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, vice chairman of the House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs. President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed concern over the reported deaths of seven overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Kuwait. According to reports, they […]
Deliberations at the House of Representatives on the possible anti-competitiveness of current construction laws continued as the Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Rep. Arthur Yap (3rd District, Bohol) discussed the “Build, Build, Build” (BBB) program and foreign participation in the country’s construction industry. “The Philippine Competition Commission has presented a study that showed that […]
The House Committee on Appropriations has approved the funding provision of a substitute bill seeking to provide special protection for children in situations of armed conflict (CSAC). The committee chaired by Rep. Karlo Alexei Nograles (1st District, Davao City) approved the bill without amendment to its appropriations provision. Section 32 of the bill provides that […]
Senator Nancy Binay said lawmakers should first look at how to properly implement the Local Government Code before considering amending the Constitution and shifting to a federal form of government. Binay said issues like decentralization and strengthening local autonomy are better addressed by strictly implementing the Local Government Code. “Mas ako ang panawagan ko i-implement […]
Senator Joel Villanueva sponsored before the plenary Senate Bill No. 1650 under Committee Report No. 223 or the proposed Magna Carta of the Out-of-School Youth (OSY). This aims to provide all children and youth expanded government assistance to all types of education and training, including school-based educational opportunities from the primary to tertiary levels, non-formal […]
“The way to create jobs is to attract business. The way to attract business is to make it as easy as possible for investors to start investing.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winston Castelo, co-author of the landmark Ease of Doing Business bill, recently approved on third and final reading by the House of […]
Senator Grace Poe endorsed the approval of the proposed National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Act, in a move seen to improve transport safety in the country. “The enactment of the National Transport Safety Board Act will be the first step towards safer roads for all Filipinos. Sana umabot tayo sa punto na sa lumang sine […]
The House Committee on Higher and Technical Education chaired by Rep. Ann Hofer (2nd District, Zamboanga Sibugay) recently approved a measure institutionalizing an annual research competition among colleges and universities to help boost national development. Rep. Salvador Belaro, who authored House Bill 4254 or the proposed “Research Competitive Act of 2016,” sought for the approval […]