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Senator Koko Pimentel III recently joined the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in its flag-raising ceremony at its headquarters in Manila. In his message, NBI Director Dante Gierran referred to Pimentel as “the father of the modernized NBI” for his role in passing Republic Act No. 10867, or the NBI Modernization and Reorganization Act, during […]
Retired and soon-to-retire government employees can now look forward to more productive years beyond government service. This developed after the House of Representatives, voting 237-0 without abstention, approved on third and final reading House Bill 7445, which seeks to develop entrepreneurship skills of government employees to prepare them for better economic opportunities after working with […]
Senator Sonny Angara urged the government to target its educational assistance to the four million out-of-school children and youth in the country. “While it’s back to school for 28 million students, there are still some 3.8 million out-of-school children and youth out there who need government’s assistance so they can have access to quality education. […]
“Innovation and new techniques are key factors to further boost the native animal industry,” said Senator Cynthia Villar as she highlighted the importance of training programs in improving current systems. Villar, who is the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, pointed out to animal breeders and producers the need to update their […]
Senator Sonny Angara echoed the call of the World Bank that providing more high-paying jobs is crucial in reducing poverty faster. In its recent report on the poverty assessment of the Philippines, the World Bank said that although the country’s economy continues to grow, poverty remains high and the pace of poverty reduction has been […]
Senator Nancy Binay urged local government units to work closely with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to strictly monitor the prices of school supplies. Binay said this is to prevent unscrupulous traders who may take advantage of the opening of classes in public schools and sell school supplies higher than market value. “Marami […]
The House of Representatives has adopted House Resolution 1818 that urges the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to include psoriasis in the list of diseases and ailments covered by its health care program. The resolution aims to make psoriasis treatment available, especially to the marginalized sector, and lessen the cases in the country. The resolution, […]
New Senate Trade, Commerce and Entrepreneurship Committee Chairperson Senator Koko Pimentel III announced that one of the priorities of the Committee would be to ensure the smooth and proper implementation of Republic Act RA 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery (EODB) Act of 2018, stressing that the law, “if […]
Senator Cynthia Villar reiterated the value of personal hygiene and sanitation to improve self-sufficiency and the earning opportunities of individuals and communities. “One’s capacity to earn is enhanced when care and attention are given to his personal hygiene. Employees who come to work fresh and clean are usually healthier and perform their jobs more efficiently […]
The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading House Bill 6475 or the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law by an overwhelming vote of 227 in favor of the measure, 11 against and 2 abstentions. Approval of the measure on 2nd and 3rd reading was made possible after President Rodrigo Duterte certified the measure as […]