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House Appropriations Committee Chairman Rep. Karlo “Ang Probinsyano” Nograles said on Thursday that the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) should reconsider its plans to recall ambulances from LGUs that fail to meet the requirements for donated vehicles “because people especially in the countryside will suffer if emergency medical attention is denied or diminished.” The Davao […]
Senator Dick Gordon said the Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations or the Blue Ribbon has already started the ball rolling on the conduct of an investigation into the Department of Tourism (DOT) advertisement placement controversy. Gordon, committee chairman, disclosed that as early as May 2018, the Blue Ribbon already sent a letter […]
Senator Joel Villanueva is calling for the establishment of universal health care for all Filipinos as he co-sponsors Senate Bill No. 1896 or “An Act Instituting Universal Health Care For All Filipinos” under Committee Report No. 40.1 In a speech, Villanueva mentioned that the measure paves the way for the inclusion of all Filipinos in […]
The Senate approved on third and final reading a bill seeking mandatory Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) membership for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Senate Bill No. 1391, otherwise known as the “Mandatory PhilHealth Coverage for Persons with Disability,” was approved with 18 affirmative votes, zero negative vote and no abstention. The measure was introduced by […]
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Davao City Rep. Karlo “Ang Probinsyano” Nograles on Tuesday expressed great concern over the slashed budgets of key agencies under the proposed P3.757 trillion national budget for 2019 presented to the panel by the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC). Nograles noted that the proposed 2019 budget––which is cash-based––is P10 billion lower […]
The Villar SIPAG (Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance) Foundation acknowledged the youth sector’s important role in significantly reducing poverty in the country and improving the lives of many poor families. In the 2nd Villar SIPAG Youth Poverty Reduction Challenge, the foundation gave due recognition to 10 outstanding youth organizations for their unique and […]
The Senate Committee on Energy is studying the possibility of using the ₱204 billion Malampaya Fund to reduce the universal charge (UC) paid by end-consumers on their monthly electricity bills, which could result in household savings as high as ₱2,033.76 annually. The committee took up Senate Bill No. 924, authored by Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph […]
Senator Dick Gordon underscored the need to establish a faster and more efficient system for creating additional courts around the country in order to ensure better administration of justice. During the hearing conducted by the Committee on Justice and Human Rights, which he chairs, on bills proposing the creation of additional courts in various parts […]
Gowns and costumes inspired by water lily as well as handicrafts made from water lilies brought splashes of color and vibrant life to this year’s celebration of the 13th Las Piñas Water Lily Festival at the Villar SIPAG grounds in Las Piñas City. The annual festival, a brainchild of Las Piñas daughter Senator Cynthia Villar, […]
The power of the purse belongs to the people, through their representatives in Congress, so their participation and input should be welcomed and encouraged. This is the message of House Appropriations Chairperson Karlo “Ang Probinsyano” Nograles, who on Monday invited the public—especially those living in the provinces—to follow the budget deliberations in Congress and give […]