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DUTERTE’S RESOLVE TO INCREASE SALARY OF TEACHERS COMMENDABLE – ANGARA

Senator Sonny Angara lauded the assurance given by President Rodrigo Duterte that the salaries of public school teachers across the country will be increased as he expressed hope that the pay adjustment would be equivalent or close to the rate he has been pushing since 2016. “We are happy that we’re in the same boat […]

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WORK FROM HOME BILL SIGNED INTO LAW – VILLANUEVA

Senator Joel Villanueva has welcomed the signing into law of his bill which allows employees in the private sector to telecommute or work-from-home. RA 11165 or An Act Institutionalizing Telecommuting as an Alternative Work Arrangement for Employees in the Private Sector encourages employers to adopt telecommuting – a work arrangement that allows an employee to […]

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LAGUNA INFRASTRUCTURE PART OF BUILD, BUILD, BUILD PROJECTS – GO

Former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Bong Go has assured the people of Laguna of the province’s fair share of the government’s infrastructure projects under the “Build, Build, Build” program. “Rest assured yung mga infrastructure ninyo rito magiging part ng (your infrastructure here will be part of) ‘Build Build Build’ at magkakaroon tayo ng […]

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DEPED SHOULD INCLUDE COMPUTER CODING IN CURRICULUM REVAMP – PIMENTEL

Senate Trade and Commerce Committee Chair Koko Pimentel III on Monday urged the agency to review the DepEd Computerization Program (DCP) to ensure that Filipino public school students are taught basic computer programming or coding––skills that would make Filipino youth “far more valuable in the 21st century workplace.” “(DepEd) Secretary (Leonor) Briones is on the […]

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WORLD-CLASS AIRPORT A ‘WIN-WIN’ FOR BULACAN AND METRO MANILA RESIDENTS – CASTELO

The proposed construction of a new Bulacan airport is great news and a “win-win” for both Bulacan and Metro Manila residents said Quezon City 2nd District Rep. Winnie Castelo, Chair of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development. Castelo issued the statement after it was recently announced that construction of the new Bulacan airport is […]

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PASSPORT DATA LOSS INCIDENT SHOULD NOT BE REPEATED WITH NATIONAL ID SYSTEM – CASTELO

When did the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) discover that its official passport contractor ran off with the data of applicants? What has the DFA done to address this serious issue involving the privacy of individuals and the security of the state? Why has there been no official pronouncements from the DFA regarding this matter […]

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TUBA CAN BE NEW EDUCATIONAL HUB TO DECONGEST BAGUIO CITY – GORDON

Senator Dick Gordon sees Tuba or any of the other four municipalities of Benguet to comprise the proposed Greater Baguio, as the new educational hub to decongest Baguio City and enable it to reclaim its old glory as the country’s Summer Capital. During the recent hearing and public consultation on Senate Bill No. 1692 or […]

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VILLANUEVA TO OTS: GIVE BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES

Senator Joel Villanueva lashed at the Office of Transportation Security for its failure to provide benefits due its employees that sparked a recent protest. OTS personnel wore red armbands in protest after they allegedly never received their annual performance base bonus, annual collective negotiation agreement, leave credit monetization and team building allowance. OTS personnel are […]

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I AM GRATEFUL AND THANKFUL FOR PULSE ASIA SURVEY RESULT – ANGARA

Three reelectionist senators have welcomed the results of the latest Pulse Asia senatorial race survey, saying their standings in the polls served as an inspiration for them to do better. Senator Sonny Angara, who placed third in the Pulse Asia survey with a 58.5 percent rating, said he was also “grateful and very thankful” for […]

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LUNTIANG PILIPINAS JOINS WAR ON TRASH; SEEKS TO END SINGLE-PLASTIC USE – LEGARDA

In observance of the Zero Waste Month, Luntiang Pilipinas Partylist has launched a nationwide drive to ban the use of single-use plastic and keep the oceans litter-free. Luntiang Pilipinas, along with several environmental groups, is pushing for a “zero-waste lifestyle” among Filipinos. The partylist will hold a series of forums, meetings with community leaders, key […]