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Camarines Sur Representative LRay Villafuerte is pushing for the enactment of a law that will provide media industry workers with security of tenure, hazard and overtime pay and other benefits enjoyed by regular employees. House Bill (HB) No. 7820 or the proposed Media Workers’ Welfare Act aims to guarantee the rights of media workers to self-organization, […]
With Metro Manila now no longer tallying the most number or new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country, Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) National president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua on Sunday called on local government officials in the provinces to strictly observe COVID-19 prevention protocols to avoid outbreaks in their […]
To prevent the uptick of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases now with teachers and non-teaching staff expected be out distributing modules or reporting to their respective schools, Senator Win Gatchalian urged public school officials to strictly enforce the Department of Education’s (DepEd) alternative work arrangements and health protocols to make teachers and personnel less vulnerable to infection. […]
Recognizing good men who served the country well, Senator Dick Gordon co-authored a resolution honoring former Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo G. Maranon, Jr., who passed away last Oct. 1 after days of seeking treatment for various ailments. “I would like to congratulate Sen. Migz Zubiri for having the wisdom in making sure that Gov. Marañon […]
The city government of Borongan in Eastern Samar has started the first payout of the monthly allowance for senior citizens. Since its distribution, the city social welfare and development office (CSWDO) has served 494 beneficiaries from the villages of Bugas, Can-aga, Sta. Fe, Tamoso, San Saturnino, and Punta Maria. “Each senior citizen is entitled to […]
Just a day after it sailed through its approval on second reading, Senate Bill No. 1844, or the Act Authorizing the President to Expedite the Processing and Issuance of National and Local Permits, Licenses, and Certifications in Times of National Emergency, was approved on third and final reading, with President Rodrigo Duterte certifying it as […]
Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri took to the floor to carry Senate Bill No. 1844, or the Act Authorizing the President to Expedite the Processing and Issuance of National and Local Permits, Licenses, and Certifications in Times of National Emergency, through its second reading approval. Principally authored by Zubiri, Senate President Vicente Sotto III, Senate […]
Alarmed by the sudden spike in food prices recently, Senator Kiko Pangilinan called on the government to revisit the supply food chain to focus on logistics and transport. “Merong hindi tama sa pagtaas ng presyo ng pagkain. May demand at may supply. Nagugutom ang mga kababayan natin. Sobra-sobra ang ani ng ating mga magsasaka. Mukhang […]
Senator Nancy Binay urged the Department of Health (DOH) to fast track the full implementation of the National Integrated Cancer Control Act (NICCA). “More than a year has passed since napirmahan yung Implementing Rules and Regulations ng NICCA pero hanggang ngayon parang hindi pa rin ramdam ng mga cancer patients ang tulong na ipinangako ng […]
The municipal government of Baler, Aurora has procured a mobile clinic and two multi-purpose vehicles to enhance the delivery of health and other vital services to town residents. Baler Mayor Rhett Ronan Angara led the blessing of the vehicles officiated by San Luis Obispo parish priest Froilan Rivera at the grounds of the municipal hall […]