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After intense scrutiny from both chambers of Congress and the President himself, a legislation that will put casinos within the ambit of the Anti-Money Laundering Act is now a law, according to Senator Chiz Escudero, who has been in the forefront of including the gaming industry under the coverage of AMLA. Republic Act No. […]
The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a measure declaring March 31 of every year as a special non-working holiday in the entire province of Southern Leyte in commemoration of the first Mass held in the country 496 years ago. House Bill No. 5060, principally authored by Deputy Major Leader […]
Senate President Koko Pimentel III said that the 7% jump in his approval ratings is a tribute to the performance of all senators, and not just himself. Pulse Asia’s June 2017 Nationwide Survey on the Performance and Trust Ratings of the Top Five National Officials and Key Government Institutions, released on Monday, showed Pimentel […]
The Villar Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance (SIPAG) held a medical/ dental mission and feeding activity for residents of Gasangan, Baseco, Bgy. 649, Manila. The activity coincided with the celebration of the 78th anniversary of DZRH, the country’s oldest surviving radio station. Senator Cynthia Villar, Director of Villar SIPAG; Chairperson of the […]
The House committee on health chaired by Rep. Angelina Tan (4th District, Quezon) recently approved a substitute bill which seeks to establish a national mental health policy to enhance the mental health services delivery in the country. The bill, otherwise known as the proposed “Comprehensive Mental Health Act,” aims to ensure a community of […]
Senator Win Gatchalian expressed optimism that prospective players will be encouraged to invest in the Philippine energy market as the government jumpstarts the implementation of vital reforms to eliminate red tape in the energy sector. Gatchalian said the government has taken a big step forward in addressing energy sector red tape with the issuance […]
The House of Representatives has passed on third and final reading a bill declaring February 23 of every year a special working holiday to be known as “National Rotary Day” in recognition of the invaluable contribution of the Rotary Club of the Philippines in upholding humanitarian and community service to the country. House Bill […]
With majority of refugees from Marawi women and children, Senator Sonny Angara called for the implementation of a government rule requiring the mandatory distribution of “women’s dignity kits” in evacuation centers. Angara, the vice chair of the Senate finance committee said Department of Health (DOH) Administrative Order (AO) 2016-05 has enumerated the Minimum Initial […]
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) should drum up executive support for proposed legislation seeking the mandatory registration of prepaid subscriber identity module (SIM) cards, Senator Win Gatchalian has said. Gatchalian is the author of Senate Bill No. 203, otherwise known as the “SIM Card Registration Act”, which will require all prospective […]
Senate President Koko Pimentel III told barangay captains that they must clean their ranks and prove to President Duterte that there is no truth to the report that up to 40% of village leaders are involved in illegal drugs. Pimentel said this in his keynote speech to the Strategic Consultation and Workshop on Federalism, […]