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Senator Joel Villanueva warned against discriminating workers who opt out from vaccination programs implemented by their employers, saying instead of forcing workers to be inoculated, confidence building efforts should be carried out in the company, instead of threats of termination from employment. Villanueva, chair of the Senate labor committee, reacted to reports on “no vaccination, […]
The provincial government distributed an ambulance each to five government hospitals in Kalinga. Governor Ferdinand Tubban said that the distribution “is one of the steps in modernizing health facilities in the province, giving comfort and a reliable ambulance or transport system for each hospital”. Representatives of Kalinga District Hospital, Pinukpuk District Hospital, Western Kalinga District […]
A House of Representatives’ panel adopted a resolution urging the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to release the monthly social pension of senior citizens every three months instead of the current schedule of every six months. The Special Committee on Senior Citizens, chaired by Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes, adopted House Resolution […]
“The arrival of the vaccine does not mean the departure of the virus.” This according to Quezon City 5th District Councilor Karl Castelo, as he lamented over the weekend the recent surge of Covid-19 cases in Metro Manila, including Quezon City. For three days in a row, the Philippines registered more than 3,000 new infections. […]
“They who face the highest risk should get the earliest protection. First in line are healthcare workers.” This, according to Quezon City 6th District Councilor Bobby Castelo, is the correct policy, as the government started the vaccine rollout in medical institutions nationwide. In Quezon City, several hospitals already received vaccine doses for their healthcare workers. […]
The Senate buckled down to work again to hammer out the “nitty-gritty” of creating a Department of Overseas Filipinos (DoFil) that won’t be just a change of agency name but one truly empowered to protect and promote the rights and the welfare of millions of migrant Filipino workers. “This is not just a re-labeling exercise […]
It’s been over three months since telecommunications companies were given by President Rodrigo Duterte the ultimatum to improve their services, consumers continue to suffer from unreliable internet connectivity in the country, Senator Win Gatchalian emphasized. Add to this, Gatchalian said, is the poor customer service afforded by telcos to its subscribers who lodge complaints over […]
“Pambansang Kamao” Senator Manny Pacquiao is pushing for the creation of a Philippine Boxing and Combat Sports Commission to promote the safety and welfare of Filipino boxers and combat sports athletes. In his sponsorship speech of Senate Bill No. 2077, Pacquiao sought the support of his colleagues for the passage of the measure which aims […]
Following the easing of quarantine protocols in the province of Ilocos Norte, the city government of Laoag is now looking forward to reopening its night market with crowd control measures. The Abadilla street located at the eastern portion of the Laoag City Public Market and Commercial Complex temporarily closed for the dry run operation of […]
Current and former senators paid tribute to former Senator John Henry “Sonny” Osmeña during the hybrid necrological service held at the Senate remembering his achievements as a public servant. Osmeña was accorded arrival honors led by Senate President Tito Sotto, the family of the former senator and Senate officials. Sotto presented Senate Resolution No. 85 […]