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We Have to Guard Against Trends That Will Take Jobs Away – AQUINO

  Senator Bam Aquino is set to conduct a hearing into the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) to jobs in the country. “Every job created for Filipinos is important. We have to guard against trends that will take jobs away from our countrymen,” said Aquino, who will conduct the probe as chairman of the Committee […]

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Unemployed Filipinos Can Get Help in Starting a Business – AQUINO

  Senator Bam Aquino urged unemployed Filipinos to visit the closest Negosyo Center so they can get help in starting a business. “Habang wala kayong nahahanap na trabaho, bakit di muna subukang magnegosyo. Hindi dapat matakot dahil naririyan ang mahigit 500 Negosyo Centers sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng bansa para kayo’y tulungan,” said Aquino. According […]

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National ID System Should Not Be Used as a Tool for Discrimination – AQUINO

  Senator Bam Aquino clarified that the national ID system should be used for government services and to promote safety, not to encourage discrimination, following reports that local government units (LGUs) wish to issue IDs only to Muslims. Aquino filed Senate Bill 917 or the Filipino Identification System Act, which seeks to establish a unified […]

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Airlines Still Charge Fees for Rebooking, Rerouting and Cancellations – AQUINO

  Senator Bam Aquino seeks to determine whether the Air Passenger Bill of Rights is being implemented properly amid reports that airlines still charge fees for rebooking, rerouting and cancellations and employ unclear policies that often lead to confusion among passengers. In Senate Resolution No. 414, Aquino said the probe will focus on service-related issues […]

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More Work Needed to Ensure Resiliency of Structures to Avoid Loss of Lives – AQUINO

  Senator Bam Aquino lauded the efforts of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) to hold a nationwide earthquake drill to ensure readiness of Filipinos when a strong earthquake hits the country. However, Aquino stressed there’s more work to be done to ensure resiliency of different structures to avoid loss of lives […]

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E-Sports Can Bring Honor, Jobs and Livelihood for Filipinos – AQUINO

  Senator Bam Aquino sees the potential of the gaming industry in bringing honor to the country and creating jobs and livelihood for Filipinos. “There is so much potential in our gaming industry,” said Aquino upon hearing that a Filipino team – TNC – qualified again for the prestigious International DOTA 2 Championship, which will […]

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Promote the Welfare of Filipino Scientists and Researchers – AQUINO

  In a move to recognize their contribution to the country’s growth in terms of research and development, Senator Bam Aquino is pushing for two measures that will promote the welfare of Filipino scientists and researchers. “Sad to say, the contribution and welfare of Filipino scientists and engineers and researchers are undervalued in the Philippines. […]

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Many People Underestimate the Capability of the Youth to Lead – AQUINO

  “More than ever, the government needs young, passionate and idealistic leaders to help change it from within.” Senator Bam Aquino made this pronouncement in the light of moves to postpone the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections slated in the last Monday of October this year. According to the legislator, more young Filipinos are joining the […]

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No More Political Patronage in Scholarship Grants – AQUINO

  Senator Bam Aquino hopes that free education in state universities and colleges (SUCs) and local universities and colleges (LUCs) will discourage political patronage. “Unang-una, lahat ng estudyante po bibigyan ng tulong. Kaya iyong palakasan sa mga pulitiko dahil iilan lang ang mabibigyan ng tulong, hindi na valid iyan,” Aquino said during a press conference […]

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Free Education to Help Filipinos Reach Their Hopes and Dreams – AQUINO

  If enacted into law, the measure providing free education in state universities and colleges (SUCs) and local universities and colleges (LUCs) will be a major reform in the country’s education system, as it will open up tertiary level education to more Filipinos. “This is a huge reform for struggling students and their hard working […]