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With a vote of 21-0-0, the Senate approved on third and final reading a bill authored and sponsored by Senator Robin Padilla, declaring Feb. 1 as the National Day of Awareness on the Hijab and other Traditional Garments and Attire. Padilla thanked his colleagues for their support for Senate Bill 1410, which he said will […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo has filed a measure mandating law enforcement personnel to use body-worn cameras during special police operations and other activities to ensure transparency and strengthen evidence quality. Tulfo’s Senate Bill (SB) No. 2199 or “Body-worn Camera Act” will apply to law enforcement operations including service of warrants of arrest, implementation of search warrants, […]
The rehabilitation of the historic Manila Central Post Office building must have as its seed fund proceeds from fire insurance claims, Senator Chiz Escudero stressed. “That should be the financial cornerstone of its reconstruction. Before any appropriated funds are tapped, insurance should be collected first. Bago galawin ang nasa national budget, habulin muna ang insurance,” […]
To protect overseas Filipino workers from illegal recruitment and human trafficking, Senator Robin Padilla has filed Senate Bill 2216 aiming to tighten the screws against illegal recruitment syndicates. Padilla’s bill seeks to amend Art. 38 (b) of Presidential Decree 442 (Labor Code of the Philippines) and Section 6 of RA 8042, the Migrant Workers and […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo is calling for the investigation of the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (NORDECO) to prove its negligence and hold it accountable for the power outages in the Island Garden City of Samal, which is now under a state of calamity. “Sunod -sunod na energy crisis na ang nararanasan sa ating bansa. Matapos sa […]
Senator Sonny Angara lauded the Senate for its quick approval of the bill institutionalizing the Shared Service Facilities (SSF) project of the Department of Trade Industry, which he said will go a long way in supporting the growth and development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Senate Bill No. 2021, which was approved on […]
The Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival is set to take grilling to a whole new level with its longest inasal grilling event at the Upper East, Megaworld on May 28, 2023. With 320 meters of grilling space, this year’s event is longer than previous years, promising more opportunities to showcase Bacolod’s signature dish. Over 80 groups […]
The House of Representatives gave the final nod on a measure that seeks to aid indigent jobseekers in their pursuit of gainful employment by granting them discounted or waived fees on pre-employment requirements such as National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and police clearances. With an overwhelming 270 votes, the House members approved on third and […]
The House Committee on Civil Service and Professional Regulation chaired by Bohol 3rd District Representative Kristine Alexei Tutor approved the consolidation of three bills seeking to strengthen the practice of midwifery as a profession in the Philippines. At the meeting presided over by Committee Vice Chair PBA Party-list Representative Margarita “Atty. Migs” Nograles, the panel agreed […]
The Provincial Government of Albay and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Albay, headed by Vice Governor Baby Glenda Ong Bongao has launched the ABA KAgayon, Fashion • Lifestyle • Heritage at the Albay Astrodome. This is to recognize the importance and dedication of local abaca weavers and farmers to provide products for the abaca industry in […]