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The proposed legislation expanding the coverage of the 20 percent transport fare discount for students has been approved by the Senate on third and final reading. With the backing of all of his colleagues who even stood as co-authors, the principal proponent, Sen. Sonny Angara, expressed hope that the House counterpart measure of Senate Bill […]
The Senate has approved on third and final reading a bill seeking the creation of the Regional Investment and Infrastructure Coordinating Hub (RICH) of Central Luzon, in a bid to attract jobs and capital to the region and help decongest Metro Manila. Senate Bill No. 1997 was authored and sponsored by Senator Dick Gordon, chairman […]
A party-list lawmaker called on the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to extend emergency financial assistance or “Pantawid Enrolment” cash grants to college students affected by the rising inflation and by Typhoon “Ompong.” According to 1-Ang Edukasyon Rep. Salvador Belaro, the college cash aid could prevent students from stopping their studies because of […]
House Appropriations Committee Chair Rep. Karlo “Ang Probinsyano” Nograles ended speculation about a possible run for the Senate, saying on Wednesday that he would not be running for senator in the 2019 polls and would instead support the senatorial bids of fellow Mindanaoans in the Administration slate. “I am grateful for the support of all […]
The congressional bicameral conference committee on Monday approved a bill seeking to increase the paid maternity leave period to 105 days for female workers in the government and private sector. The bicameral panel, under the leadership of Senator Risa Hontiveros and Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera-Dy, was able to reconcile the differing provisions of […]
Senator Joel Villanueva hailed the passage of Senate Bill No. 1629 or the “First-time Jobseekers Assistance Act” on third and final reading with 18 affirmative votes, no negative vote, and zero abstention. The measure exempts fresh graduates and out-of-school youth from paying government fees and charges on documents needed for their job application. Villanueva, chairperson […]
“Let’s assess our readiness to respond and to provide needed disaster relief and assistance in times of natural calamities. Our education drives and simulation drills should be sustained and continuous. An alert and informed citizenry is best equipped to deal with emergencies.” Senator Koko Pimentel III made the remark as the Philippine government sent its […]
Senator Sonny Angara said the recent death of a junior member of the Philippine wushu team underscores the need to update existing government sports facilities to ensure the safety and health of Filipino national athletes. Angara, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, also expressed his sympathies to the family of 12-year-old wushu athlete […]
“Let’s assess our readiness to respond and to provide needed disaster relief and assistance in times of natural calamities. Our education drives and simulation drills should be sustained and continuous. An alert and informed citizenry is best equipped to deal with emergencies.” Senator Koko Pimentel III made the remark as the Philippine government sent its […]
Despite calls for the abolition of the National Food Authority (NFA) in light of surging rice prices, House Appropriations Committee Chair Rep. Karlo “Ang Probinsyano” Nograles on Monday said the grains agency should be retained even if a rice tariffication measure is passed, as the NFA is necessary to ensure the continued sale of affordable […]