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Senator Raffy Tulfo denounced move by the Kuwaiti government to crackdown on Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who are victims of crimes and other abuses despite his suggestions to protect their rights through mandatory pre-engagement seminars, background checks, and psychological and medical exams for employers of domestic workers during a Senate hearing on the murder of […]
In a manifestation during the confirmation hearing for officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs recently, Senator Bong Go conveyed his support for foreign service officials and emphasized the need to fulfill their duties effectively by being accessible to fellow Filipinos. Recognizing the vital work carried out by the employees of the DFA, Go shared […]
Senator Bong Go, head of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, continues to support the government’s efforts to improve healthcare access for all Filipinos as he attended the groundbreaking ceremony for another Super Health Center in Samal, Bataan recently. During his speech, Go acknowledged that there is a continuing need for accessible healthcare facilities […]
Senator Lito Lapid has proposed a measure which seeks to expand the discount currently provided to senior citizens for their water and electricity consumption and exempt their water and electricity bills from the Value Added Tax (VAT). Under Senate Bill No. 2169, Lapid stated a minimum of 5% discount shall be granted to senior citizens […]
On the last day of the First Regular Session, the Senate adopted a resolution creating a special committee that will study the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Manila Central Post Office (MCPO), which was destroyed by fire last May 21. Under Adopted Resolution No. 70, a special committee composed of Senate President Pro Tempore Loren […]
The provincial government of Sorsogon, under the leadership of Governor Boboy Hamor, has demonstrated its commitment to peace and reconciliation by providing financial assistance to two high-ranking members of the New People’s Army (NPA) who recently surrendered to the authorities. In a ceremony held at the Governor’s Hall, Provincial Administrator Franco Eric Ravanilla represented Governor […]
With an overwhelming 287 votes, the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a bill seeking to revitalize the Philippine salt industry, creating for this purpose a comprehensive development plan that would benefit industry players. Passed was House Bill (HB) No. 8278, or the proposed Philippine Salt Industry Development Act. The measure is […]
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua raised the possibility of local government units “chipping in” to help the implementation of a measure that establishes regional specialty centers across the country. “With the added funds from the Mandanas-Garcia ruling and devolution of health services, maybe LGUs per region […]
Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo sees the state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) paying up to P20.3 billion in dialysis claims this year, amid the chronic kidney disease (CKD) epidemic sweeping the country. “Considering the surge in the number of Filipinos seeking dialysis treatment, total claims payments are likely to increase by around P3 billion […]
Governor Edcel Greco Lagman joined the regional launching of the Violence and Injury Prevention Alliance (VIPA) held at the Albay Astrodome. The event was spearheaded by the Department of Health Region 5 in partnership with Albay Provincial Health Office and other government agencies. In his message, Lagman said this activity will raise awareness to all the […]