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Government officials and employees who misuse government ambulances face administrative sanctions and dismissal from government services, according to a bill recently filed by Senator Bato Dela Rosa. Senate Bill No. 229, or the “Act Regulating the Use of Government Ambulances,” provides penalties for the misuse of government-owned anbulances and also aims to institutionalize the proper […]
Senator Cynthia Villar has filed a bill that will help small farmers to quickly recover from the damage brought about by natural calamities, plant diseases and pest infestations. Senate Bill 140 or the Free Index-Based Agriculture Insurance Act establishes the enabling policy, regulatory, and funding support for a more effective crop insurance program. “With an […]
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is keen on the revival of the death penalty in the country, saying that convicted drug lords were even the ones who pushed for it. Dela Rosa revealed in recent interviews that during his stint as head of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), some of the inmates actually approached him […]
Government should be more aggressive in coming up with ways to keep its citizens in the country if it wants to compete with the rest of the world. “Keeping homegrown Filipino talents at home is the key.” Senator Sonny Angara says keeping homegrown Filipino talents at home is the key to improving competitiveness and in […]
Senator Bong Go said he has filed a bill in the Senate seeking to extend the terms of incumbent barangay officials to ensure the continuity of their service to their constituents. “Huwag po kayong mag-alala. Isusulong ko po ang pag-extend ng termino ninyo,” Go said during his speech in front of officials and residents of […]
Newly-elected Quezon City Councilor Winnie Castelo yesterday rallied his colleagues in the City Council for the immediate, deliberate and speedy passage of the supplemental budget being pushed by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte.Castelo, who represents Quezon City’s District 2, said the supplemental budget will help sustain and realize the pet projects and pro-people programs of […]
“Be prepared for bold and sweeping reforms in the days to come.”This was the assessment of former Quezon City Representative and now Councilor Winnie Castelo on the early weeks of the administration of Mayor Joy Belmonte. “Instead of hurrying, our mayor is gathering data first before making policy directions.” While other mayors in the metropolis […]
Senator Dick Gordon is encouraging business owners to follow the provisions of Republic Act 10058 or the “Act of Strengthening Compliance with Occupational, Safety and Health (OSH) Standards” which state that employers should offer first aid training for their workers, that can be conducted by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) or any other recognized institutions. […]
Senator Bong Go aims to consolidate and improve all government efforts to handle disasters and filed a bill that seeks to create a Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR). With one of his first bills that seeks to create the Department of Disaster Resilience, Go is eyeing to have an empowered, highly specialized department with clear […]
The growing support for the Security of Tenure bill among Cabinet members shows the government’s determination to put an end into the practice of illegal labor contractualization, according to Senator Joel Villanueva. Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez recently gave his support for the Security of Tenure measure, a move that Villanueva described as a “vote of […]