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Quezon City Rep. Marvin Rillo has urged Maynilad Water Services Inc. and Manila Water Co. to brace for looming El Niño conditions that could potentially put Metro Manila and neighboring provinces at risk of another devastating water shortage. “We do not want a repeat of the 2019 water crisis, so we would urge the two […]
The House of Representatives wants to clothe the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and other agencies concerned with enough powers to better protect our estimated 700,000 seafarers in either foreign-flagged ships or Philippine-registered vessels operating internationally, to ensure they have full labor protection from the time of their training and recruitment up to their retirement from […]
To enable more people in Mindanao to access better job opportunities through technical and vocational training, Representative Paolo Duterte has sought the establishment of a district office of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in Davao City. With 182 barangays and a population of 1.78 million, Davao City alone covers a large area […]
ANAKALUSUGAN Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes expressed concern over the potential health risks of the rising temperature in the country and reminded the public to take precautions against the heat as Christians observe Lent. “Prolonged exposure to heat may lead to cramps, exhaustion, or worse, a potentially fatal heatstroke. We urge everyone to take precautions and […]
In order to give QCity Bus commuters a better commuting experience, the city government partnered with Sakay.ph to provide an online guide for city bus users. Sakay.ph is a free online application that helps commuters in Metro Manila by coming up with various alternate routes and it also collects data to give its users a […]
Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte is urging the government to make a full-blast SIM (subscriber identity module) registration drive after the Holy Week. The SIM registration deadline is on April 26. “A total of 57.19 million SIM cards have been registered, which is just 34% of an estimated 168.977 million SIMs nationwide.” The website of the […]
Senator Bong Go has once again expressed his support for efforts to strengthen the country’s mental health programs, noting that mental health has been a pressing issue in recent years, especially during the pandemic, as Filipinos have faced unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. In an ambush interview after personally aiding residents in Baguio […]
Senator Robin Padilla sent aid to some of those who were affected by the tragic fire that swept through the MV Lady Mary Joy 3 off Basilan. Padilla’s brother Rommel went to Zamboanga where some of the injured were brought. Rommel, with help from Zamboanga-based volunteers, extended financial aid to the injured. The legislator expressed […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo filed a Senate resolution seeking to investigate the tragic condition of the patients at the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) facilities who are not receiving the specialized care and treatment they deserve because of the hospital’s poor facilities. Tulfo filed Senate Resolution (SR) No. 562 directing the Senate Committee on Health […]
Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles has expressed his support for a pending bill that seeks to fund the legal education of aspiring lawyers in state universities and colleges (SUCs) in exchange for working in the government for two years after they pass the Bar exams. “A legal scholarship law would help in addressing our […]