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Senator Francis Tolentino reminded local government units (LGUs) to take a more people-oriented approach in their clearing operations of public roads. Tolentino, who chairs the Senate committee on local government, said LGUs must consider the people’s welfare, especially that of affected vendors while heeding the directive of President Rodrigo Duterte to reclaim public spaces used […]
The head of the Senate budget-writing committee wants government agencies to detail their “anti-red tape performance and targets” in their 2020 budget proposals. Senator Sonny Angara said the different government agencies will be asked what they have done to implement “ease of doing business (EODB)” mandates when they face the Senate Committee on Finance during […]
Senator Cynthia Villar said the law enacted to protect local farmers after the expiration of the quantitative restriction on rice importation, will enable farmers to raise their incomes and yields through the use of certified inbred seeds. Villar, chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture and Food, said Republic Act 11203 which created the P10 billion […]
Senator Sonny Angara called on the local chief executives of Metro Manila to look after the welfare of their constituents who will be affected by the ongoing clearing of roads in their respective areas of jurisdiction. Angara said that while he fully supports the clearing operations in order to help ease traffic in Metro Manila, […]
Senator Bong Go attended the launching of the Malasakit Center at the Bicol Medical Center in Naga City, Camarines Sur to the delight of the residents, especially those in need of fast, affordable and reliable health care assistance in the Bicol region. The event was led by Sec. Michael Lloyd Dino of the Office of […]
Senator Cynthia Villar asked the Department of Agriculture (DA) to make sure they will return the funds intended for the programs that will help farmers after the expiration of the quantitative restriction on rice imports. Villar, chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture and Food, said the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released P5 billion […]
Senator Francis Tolentino urged government to fast-track the formation of the new Department of Human Settlement and Urban Development (DHSUD). Tolentino, chair of the Senate urban planning, housing and resettlement committee, made the call as he led the organizational meeting of key shelter agencies to discuss policies and strategies that will help address current housing […]
“From whom much is expected, much should be given.” This, said Isabela 6th District Rep. Faustino “Inno” Dy V, is the rationale behind House Bill 2298, a measure that if enacted into law would provide barangay officials in the country’s 42,000 barangays with Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) coverage. “Unfortunately, unlike other government employees, they […]
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) conferred the Medalya ng Pambihirang Paglilingkod (Degree of Datu) Special Award on Senator Bong Go in a recent ceremony marking its 28th Founding Anniversary and 118th Years of Fire Service held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. The Medalya ng Pambihirang Paglilingkod (Degree of Datu) Special […]
Senator Bato dela Rosa is seeking to provide security of tenure for all government casual and contractual employees. In his Senate Bill No. 235 titled “An Act Providing for Security of Tenure for All Casual and Contractual Employee of the Government Who Have Rendered the Prescribed Years of Service in the National Government and the […]