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National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte has thrown support behind the commitment of Speaker Martin Romualdez for the House of Representatives to wield its oversight power to compel establishments to abide by laws granting discounts and other benefits to an estimated 35 million senior citizens, solo parents and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the […]
New laws are not needed to address most complaints on discounts for seniors and PWDs, according to ranking members of the House of Representatives. Senior Citizen Party-list Representative Rodolfo Ordanes pointed out that the charter of the PhilSys ID is Republic Act 11055. “It has provisions in its Section 8 for ‘special arrangements’ for the […]
The number of urban farms in Quezon City under the “Joy of Urban Farming Program” saw a dramatic jump in the second half of 2023, increasing from 754 in June to 1,026 in December, according to the Quezon City government. “This is a most welcome development, especially in addressing food security in our communities,” said […]
Senator Bong Go expressed his commitment to continue supporting the welfare of senior citizens in the country, especially the indigent ones, as he lauded the implementation of Republic Act No. 11916 or the law that doubled the social pension of qualified poor senior citizens. RA 11916, which Go co-authored in the Senate, increased the monthly […]
Senate President Migz Zubiri reiterated his push for the creation of a special economic zone in Bulacan province to entice more foreign investors and complement the soon-to-be-finished aerotropolis outside of Metro Manila. At the hearing of the Senate Committee on Economic Affairs, Zubiri said he refiled Senate Bill No. 2266, or An Act Establishing the […]
Instead of making a living out of gossip, politicians should learn to have discipline and respect, like the one practiced by the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this at the observance of World Hijab Day at AFP headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo. “Kung sana matututo ang ating mga pulitiko sa AFP na […]
Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) Chairperson Atty. Marius Corpus and Commissioner Atty. Geraldine Marie Martinez along with other GCG employees recently visited Senator Raffy Tulfo’s office to deliver good news. Corpus and Martinez showed Tulfo an official document baring that GCG have already accomplished its promise to fix the Compensation and Position Classification System (CPCS) […]
Senator Bong Go, adopted son of Romblon province, was honored with a plaque of appreciation by the local government of Corcuera town, Romblon, in recognition of his significant contributions to the community. Mayor Elmer Fruelda and Aubrey Fondevilla visited the Senate recently where they personally presented the award to Go, expressing the town’s deep gratitude […]
Amid its efforts to assert its rights over its territory in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippines must do the same for Sabah, Senator Robin Padilla stressed. Padilla, in his interpellation of the bill on the proposed Philippine Maritime Zones Act, said Sabah has many natural resources that can be used by Filipinos, especially those […]
The House of Representatives approved on second reading House Bill 9670, which seeks to institutionalize and enhance the role of parent-teacher and community associations (PTCA) in promoting the welfare and protecting the rights of children. It would amend Presidential Decree No. 603 or the Child and Youth Welfare Code. The measure aims to harness the […]