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If they continue to cause problems, Senator Bong Go has expressed support for calls to halt Philippine offshore gaming operators’ (POGO) operations in the country, emphasizing the importance of peace, order, and the security of Filipinos. “Sabi ko nga, kung nagbibigay problema naman po sa peace and order ay maaring pwede na pong i-phase out […]
Amid the continuous rise in prices for agricultural commodities, Senator Lito Lapid proposed a measure seeking to grant full insurance coverage to all qualified agrarian reform beneficiaries of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP). Lapid filed Senate Bill (SB) No. 1766, amending Republic Act (RA) No. 6657, which provides full crop insurance for qualified farmers […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Monday lauded the impending passage of House Bill 6680, which aims to ease the impact of natural calamities on affected agrarian reform beneficiaries providing them with full insurance coverage. “This is a big win for agrarian reform beneficiaries, especially those who live in areas that are becoming more […]
The House Committee on Constitutional Amendments chaired by Cagayan de Oro City Representative Rufus Rodriguez convened recently for its second regular meeting and first public consultation on measures proposing constitutional reform. Discussed during the morning session were two House bills and a petition for indirect initiative under the initiative law. These are House Bill 6698 […]
Stricter security measures will be implemented in all Quezon City public learning institutions following the fatal stabbing of a junior high school student by his classmate at Culiat High School. Mayor Joy Belmonte issued this order during a consultative meeting with key officials of various city departments and stakeholders, including the Quezon City Police District […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo proposed a total deployment ban of Filipino workers in Kuwait following the reported murder of domestic helper Jullebee Ranara. Tulfo, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Migrant Workers, waited for the arrival of the remains of Ranara at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Friday night, Jan. 27. The burnt body of […]
Following the brutal killing of a 35-year-old overseas Filipino worker in Kuwait, Senator Bong Go is calling for a review of policies governing the deployment of overseas Filipino workers. According to local Kuwaiti media, the burned body of Filipino domestic worker Jullebee Ranara was discovered in a desert in the country on January 22. During […]
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa announced that he is committed to ensuring that the “best of the best” in the Armed Forces of the Philippines will be the ones to manage the implementation of the mandatory Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program to avoid abuses and corruption. Dela Rosa, the chairperson of the Senate Subcommittee […]
Amid the high prices of agricultural products such as onions, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee underscored the need to urgently address the lack of post-harvest facilities that could have contributed to low local production and soaring food prices. Lee renewed his call for additional post-harvest facilities after the remarks of Ramon Silverio, Chairman of […]
Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte has filed a measure that aims to improve the welfare of security guards and other members of the private security industry by institutionalizing rules set by the labor department on their employment, working conditions and benefits. Along with Benguet Rep. Eric Yap, Duterte proposed that security guards and other private […]