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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s plan to collect, impound and recycle rainwater in Metro Manila for agricultural irrigation use in surrounding provinces has drawn the support of a senior member of Congress. “We are all for it. Assuming the government can establish new large stormwater reservoirs for farm irrigation, then all of Angat Dam’s water reserve […]
The chair of the House of Representatives’ labor and employment committee has urged a dialogue among stakeholders to address the shortage of nurses in government hospitals. “We should have a dialogue first, then craft a workable strategy to address the shortage, with the view towards implementing a long-term solution instead of temporary measures,” Rizal 4th […]
“Mas mura pa sa presyo ng isang lechon baka.” This was how AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee described the amount of insurance—P15,000.00—that can be claimed for the death or injury of a passenger, third party, or pedestrian involved in a vehicular accident under our current laws, an “unjust” figure that he hopes to remedy […]
Senator Chiz Escudero has expressed openness to the proposal of passing laws that would institutionalize the air passenger’s bill of rights and impose stiffer penalties on violators amid the rising grievances by travelers against poor airline services. Escudero said it is about time the current Congress should look into legislating the Air Passenger Bill of […]
Senator Bong Go, Chair of the Senate Committee on Sports, attended the Serbisyong Totoo Sports Clinic held in Matalam, North Cotabato recently. The event showcased aspiring athletes from nearby communities who were given the opportunity to learn and train under the guidance of seasoned coaches and mentors. As part of his advocacy to promote sports […]
Senator Pia Cayetano urged mothers to heed the advice of medical professionals and health workers on the importance of immunizing their children against vaccine-preventable diseases. At the same time, Cayetano urged parents to ignore “fake news”, including baseless claims against immunization that are posted by dubious sources on social media. The veteran legislator is the […]
Samar’s Basey Association of Native Industry Growth (BANIG), Inc., placed first in the Department of Science and Technology-led 2023 Search for the Most Innovative Women Entrepreneurs in Eastern Visayas dubbed as “Unlad Bayi” or Women Development. In her congratulatory message, Governor Sharee Ann Tan said, “I was inspired by the dedication and passion of BANIG […]
Speaker Martin Romualdez assured American businesses of the solid commitment of Congress to support the initiatives and programs of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to make the Philippines a more investor-friendly place.“The 19th Congress, in partnership with President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., is committed to creating an environment that fosters economic growth and attracts investments,” Romualdez said […]
“Great minds really think alike. This admin push is also a bill we filed last March 7, 2023 as House Bill No. 7485.” Such was the observation of Anakalusugan Partylist Representative Ray Reyes on the latest push by the Department of Finance to pursue the increase of tax levied on junk food and sweetened beverages […]
Senator Bong Go has expressed his support for the Department of Health’s proposal to utilize nursing graduates who fell just short of passing the Philippine Nursing Licensure Exam, scoring between 70 to 74%, as an additional workforce in the healthcare system. While they may not have technically passed the exam, Go believes that providing them […]