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Pangasinenses in need of financial medical assistance will soon have a one-stop-shop as a ‘Malasakit Center’ will be launched in the province by March 2019. “Before, you have to spend a week in order to ask for help from different agencies such as PCSO, PAGCOR, DOH, DPWH and PhilHealth. But with the Malasakit Center, representatives […]
Senator Sonny Angara has called on government to fast-track the release of the implementing guidelines on the value-added tax (VAT) exemption of medicines under Republic Act 10963. Under the law, “sale of drugs and medicines prescribed for diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension” shall be exempt from VAT beginning January 1, 2019. Such provision was introduced […]
The House of Representatives unanimously approved on third and final reading House Bill 8654 or the proposed “Mandatory Provision of Left-Handed Armchairs in Educational Institutions Act.” The bill got the support of all 207 House Members present during the voting. It seeks to require all public and private educational institutions to provide appropriate armchairs to […]
Even with free tuition in public universities and colleges, Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for the expansion of scholarship grants to students enrolled in private higher education institutions. Angara has lauded the recent memorandum of agreement between the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and 792 private institutions from all over the country for the granting […]
Senator Cynthia Villar was recognized by the Department of Agriculture for her role in the enactment of the law against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUUF). During the First Command Conference of the Philippine Committee against IUUF at the Philippine International Convention Center recently, Villar was recognized “for her pivotal role in the enactment of […]
Quezon City Representative Winnie Castelo has urged the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to allow Angkas to continue its operation for the sake of public interest. The Supreme Court recently issued a temporary restraining order against a Mandaluyong Court decision that banned authorities from apprehending drivers operating under motorcycle-hailing firm, Angkas. A mere DO can suffice […]
Senator Cynthia Villar’s work in the clean up and rehabilitation of Manila Bay was recognized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in a ceremony marking the 10th year anniversary of the issuance of a mandamus directing 13 government agencies to lead the rehabilitation of the bay. Villar, chairperson of the Committee on […]
Municipal mayors in Cebu province have lauded the Malasakit Center project of the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte as it brings government services closer to the poor and the marginalized, League of Municipalities of the Philippines-Cebu Chapter president Tuburan Mayor Aljun Diamante said. Diamante said the mayors in Cebu commended former Special Assistant to the […]
Recognizing the power of women as effective partners for change and development, Senator Cynthia Villar is urging the women in Ilocos province to earn income and not just ask money from their husbands. In her speech during the Women’s Club Day in Piddig, Ilocos Norte where she was invited as guest of honor and speaker, […]
Former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Bong Go underscored the need for an effective health care system that would ensure that the Filipino people have access to quality medical services. Go, who served as guest speaker at the Gawad Galing Kalusugan 2018 awarding ceremony held at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium recently, said regardless of […]