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House of Representatives Minority Leader Nonoy Libanan wants all 16 regional wage boards outside of the National Capital Region (NCR) to move fast in giving private sector workers immediate relief from the soaring cost of living. “We are counting on all regional wage boards outside of Metro Manila to quickly figure out the pay increases […]
A total of 180 beneficiaries received livelihood opportunities from the offices of Senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano during a two-day distribution of assistance in the provinces of Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental. The distribution was conducted under the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the two senators in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and […]
“Bansa tayong napaliligiran ng tubig pero uhaw at tuyot ang milyon-milyong Pilipino sa ligtas na inumin.” This is what Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee lamented as he filed a measure which aims to construct a potable water supply system throughout the country in three years to address the need of millions of Filipinos, especially in […]
Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte issued a proclamation “Declaring July 14-20, 2024, as the 46th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week in Davao City”. Duterte’s Proclamation No. 07 is in recognition of the efforts of the national government in promoting the welfare of the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Duterte’s Proclamation No. 07 is in […]
The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs cited one Michael Yang in contempt for repeatedly ignoring the invitations of the committee, which is seeking, according to chairperson Surigao del Norte Representative Robert Ace Barbers, “to untangle the web of overlapping incorporators in several corporations with seeming ties to Empire 999”.Empire 999 Realty Corporation is the owner […]
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa is hoping that Malacañang would consider the urgency of a law that will reform the Philippine National Police (PNP). Dela Rosa made the statement as he lamented President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to veto Senate Bill 2249 and House Bill 8327 or An Act Providing For Organizational Reforms In The […]
Senator Robin Padilla wants the Department of Health (DOH) to foster and strengthen international collaboration with its foreign counterparts to harness expertise and expand research and development for using medical cannabis. Padilla filed Senate Resolution 1066 where he noted some nations have developed fully regulated markets such as taxed and regulated frameworks for retail distribution […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee lauded the government’s “much-awaited” release of the last tranche of the health emergency allowance (HEA) for healthcare workers who worked during the COVID-19 pandemic. Upon arrival from his visit to Oas, Albay, Lee said, “We thank President Marcos for fulfilling the promise made to our frontline healthcare workers […]
The chair of the House of Representatives’ labor and employment committee backed Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s idea of introducing short courses to improve the employability of K to 12 graduates. “Any project that would give a leg up to our graduates so they can find jobs as soon as possible is welcome,” Rizal 4th District […]
The Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (AFPMP) should include the acquisition of military hospital ships that can be rapidly deployed not only in times of war, but also to support the government’s disaster relief and humanitarian operations during peacetime, former Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan said on Sunday. “Considering that we are an archipelagic […]