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Senator Joel Villanueva hopes that the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) will tackle how the government intends to generate jobs for the millions of displaced workers, especially overseas Filipino workers, as the country struggles to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). With a record-high unemployment rate of 17.7% translating to 7.3 […]
Certifying the anti-political dynasty bill as urgent is a tangible proof of the administration’s desire to dismantle the rule of political dynasties, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said. “Tagal na nitong nakabinbin. Nakasaad pa sa Saligang Batas. Kailangang sumulong ito sa Kongreso, at mangyayari lang ito kung sasabihin ng Pangulo (It’s long overdue. It is ordered by […]
The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) reiterated its request to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to release complete information on consumer complaints lodged against some electric cooperatives (ECs). PHILRECA Executive Director and General Manager Janeene Depay-Colingan pointed out that full disclosure is necessary for properly addressing consumer complaints. So far, the only information […]
At least 6,733 village volunteer workers in Eastern Samar have received their yearly allowance from the provincial government. Governor Ben Evardone said they disbursed P6.44 million during its series of distribution in June. These include 3,404 watchmen and 2,697 health workers who got P1,500 each, and 632 daycare workers who received P2,000 each. “The amount […]
Senator Migz Zubiri is urging the government to prepare a national vaccination program for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as many countries accelerate the development and manufacture of a vaccine against the highly contagious disease. “What would be the best measure of government for our people right now if you want to (go) back to […]
Three kittens were rescued by the Misamis Occidental government after a locally stranded individual (LSI) sought its help after they were left in the border of Liloan, Cebu for not having veterinary clearances. Misamis Occidental Governor Philip Tan, through his official Facebook page, said the kittens were found caged in the border control, waiting to […]
With Cebu being the new epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, the Philippine Red Cross recently inaugurated its bio-molecular laboratory in Mandaue City. Senator Dick Gordon, PRC chairman and CEO, said the facility, equipped with four RT-polymerase chain reactions machines that are capable of running a combined total 4,000 tests per day, would […]
Senator Sonny Angara wants students in the primary and secondary schools in the country to be aware of pandemics, epidemics and other health emergencies. Angara noted that the experience of the Philippines with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic leaves a lot to be desired on the behavior of many Filipinos. According to the veteran senator, […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan has welcomed the government’s decision to finally implement Section 32 of the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 which raises the minimum monthly base pay of government nurses to Salary Grade 15 (SG-15). “This is a welcome development. Matagal nang batas ang Philippine Nursing Act of 2002, ngunit inabot ng 18 taon para […]
The local government of Belison town in Antique province has provided emergency cash assistance to 384 residents affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Belison Mayor Christopher Piccio said they initiated the program, “No Belisongnon is Left Behind,” for those who were unable to avail of the social amelioration program (SAP), Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating […]