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A public hearing conducted by the Senate Committee on Local Government tackled a bill which seeks to expand the application of the proceeds of the Special Education Fund (SEF) tax to other needs of the public education system.Filed by Senator Bong Go, Senate Bill No. 396, or “Expanding the purposes and application of the Special […]
Quezon City Rep. Precious Castelo is urging the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to allow motorcycle taxis to operate provided they install plastic shields to separate the driver and the pillion passenger. “They have already permitted motorbike taxis to resume operations in Indonesia. If they can do it, we can do it to […]
Senator Bong Go lauded the ongoing preparations of various local government units (LGUs) in Mindanao for the beneficiaries of the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) Program. Go stressed the importance of proper coordination with LGUs and providing economic opportunities for BP2 beneficiaries to the long-term success of the program. “In order to successfully implement the […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has extended financial assistance to the most vulnerable families that are being affected by the general community quarantine (GCQ) in the cities of Mandaluyong and San Juan in Metro Manila. Led by PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Dick Gordon, the multi-purpose cash aid were given to families […]
Senator Win Gatchalian urged private Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to defer their tuition hike petitions while most families have been struggling with financial woes since the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic hit the country. Some HEIs have submitted their tuition hike applications even prior to the enforcement of lockdown measures, according to the Commission on Higher […]
Senator Dick Gordon, chairman and CEO of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), lauded the Australian government for its large contribution to the humanitarian organization’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response operations. “We thank the Australian government for partnering with the Philippine Red Cross in our operations aimed at ensuring victory over the virus. It was among the […]
While the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) is projecting a spike in unplanned pregnancies amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Senator Win Gatchalian is warning that a spike in teenage pregnancies could be part of this population surge, citing similar trends in the Philippines and other countries when emergencies and natural calamities occur. Gatchalian […]
Senator Joel Villanueva has appealed to the government to give more leeway for online sellers, instead of cracking the whip on them, especially since they come mostly from the ranks of the unemployed and are on survival mode. In a statement, Villanueva explained that most online sellers are focused on earning enough to provide for […]
Following the passing of Eduardo “Danding” Cojuangco, Jr. at the age of 85, Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri paid his respects for the business and political powerhouse. “Danding Cojuangco was a force of nature and His passing is a huge, huge loss — to the world of business, to the world of politics, even to […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is eyeing the installation of a cell site in every DepEd school in the country to provide internet access to all of the country’s 42,046 barangays. Since most, if not all, barangays nationwide have a public school, Gatchalian said these schools provide viable spots for cell sites that would ensure nationwide internet […]