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REVIEW MAGNA CARTA FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS – GATCHALIAN

The chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture is eyeing to file a resolution seeking an oversight review of the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers to address the issues on their salaries and working conditions. Senator Win Gatchalian said only 40 percent of the 27 provisions of the Magna Carta […]

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DOH IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM TO GET P7.5-B FUND – ANGARA

The Department of Health (DOH) will have a total of P7.54 billion for its national immunization program in 2020, Senator Sonny Angara said. Under the program, vaccines will be administered for free to children, pregnant women, men and women. 2.7 million infants will be given vaccines. More or less 2.7 million infants will be given […]

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INCORPORATE DISASTER AWARENESS AND MITIGATION IN SCHOOL CURRICULUM – ANGARA

Senator Sonny Angara reiterated his proposal to incorporate disaster awareness and mitigation in the school curriculum in a bid to minimize the impact of natural disasters. “The Philippines is perhaps one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world. Every year, about 20 typhoons enter the Philippines with their strong winds, storm surges and floods–damaging […]