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Abra lone district Representative JB Bernos on Thursday thanked Speaker Bojie Dy for committing to pass the Magna Carta for Barangays, a measure that seeks to improve the welfare of barangays and barangay workers in the country. “As a former barangay captain and local executive, the Speaker of course has an intimate knowledge of the […]
With the Philippines continuing to grapple with hunger, a lawmaker called on Congress to pass a bill creating a national legal framework to ensure that Filipinos have easy access to adequate food. “The Right to Adequate Food bill is a necessary measure to help address our deep-rooted issues on food and hunger. Close to 38 […]
Abra Lone District Rep. Joseph “JB” Bernos on Thursday expressed support for calls to correct the pay disparity between referees officiating in the UAAP men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, describing it as a matter of fairness and respect not just for officials but for women’s basketball as a whole. “As a lawmaker, I believe equal […]
Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos on Tuesday gave assurances that his office is ready to extend assistance to those in his province who have suffered losses due to Super Typhoon Nando. “Even as we have yet to assess the total damage caused by Super Typhoon Nando, our fellow Abreños can rest assured that my […]
The government must lead the way in the shift towards renewable energy sources. This was what Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos stressed as he filed a bill that seeks to require government offices to integrate the use of on-grid solar energy systems to reduce electricity costs and ensure a sustainable and environmentally sound manner […]
Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos seeks to combat the “brain drain” occurring in the provinces, which he said further deepens the inequality between urban and rural areas. Bernos said “we want our local talent to stay so that they can use their knowledge and energy for the betterment of their hometown.” Bernos’ House Bill […]
Access to quality, affordable healthcare is a right that should not be denied to the people of Abra. This according to Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos and SOLID NORTH Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos, who have filed a measure to upgrade and expand the province’s healthcare system, citing the urgent need to bring critical medical […]