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The lifting of the deployment ban for skilled and semi-skilled workers for Kuwait is great news for many of our OFWs interested in working in the gulf state. This according to Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo, vice chairman of the House Committee on OFWs. Previously, President Rodrigo Duterte imposed a temporary deployment ban for Kuwait. […]
Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo lauded the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) for its successful charity walk dubbed as Worldwide Walk to Fight Poverty held simultaneously in 43 countries across 18 time zones last Sunday. “The sight of the multitude of INC members and other participants, estimated at 1.5 million, who converged at Roxas Boulevard was […]
“There is a need to decongest Metro Manila because the economic losses due to traffic has risen to PhP 3.5 billion per day. This is just unconscionable.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo, chairman of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development. The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) chaired by President Rodrigo Duterte […]
Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo lauded Grab for suspending 500 erring drivers. Close to 500 Grab drivers have been disciplined for booking cancellations. Grab Philippines country head Brian Cu said in a statement that drivers who cancelled bookings at a rate of 10 percent and above in the past week may either be suspended or […]
Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo called on all candidates for next month’s barangay elections to make the proposed shift to a federal system an issue in the campaign. “The barangay elections provide an opportunity, limited as it may be, for the candidates to educate the electorate about President Rodrigo Duterte’s cornerstone program to change the […]
“Finally, the bus terminals inside Metro Manila will be outside of it, and this is certainly a victory against the never-ending traffic problems in the metropolis.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo, chairman of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development. Recently, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Public Works […]
“The approval of the application for accreditation of two new ride-hailing companies, Hype and Hirna, is good news, a welcome relief amidst all the complaints from commuters.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo, chairman of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development, upon learning about the accreditation of Hype Transport Systems Incorporated and […]
“We cannot expect our special forces to risk life and limb if we cannot even give them what little is due to them.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo, chairman of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development, amid reports that allowances for members of the Philippine National Police – Special Action Forces […]
“A virtual monopoly in the transport network vehicle service sector now exists with the official withdrawal of Uber after selling out to competitor Grab.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo, chairman of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development. “The government, through the Land Transport Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB), can remedy the situation […]
“It is the responsibility of the government to improve the welfare of its people, especially those who need it most.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo, principal author of House Bill 6194 which seeks to provide free hospitalization for senior citizens. “Senior citizens, because of their old age, are vulnerable to health risks […]