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Senator Lito Lapid met with officials of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) to learn about the current status of the government’s various housing programs. One of the key proposals raised by Lapid is addressing the issue of overpopulation in Metro Manila through the “Balik Probinsya Program.” “I have been advocating for […]
Senator Lito Lapid is seeking the support of his colleagues for the passage of a measure that would declare Quiapo as a national historical-cultural zone. Lapid made the appeal as devotees celebrate on January 9 the Feast of Jesus Nazareno, also known as the Feast of the Black Nazarene. Quiapo is the home of the […]
Senator Lito Lapid recently donated P30 million to the Gat Andres Bonifacio Medical Center in Tondo, Manila, for the expansion of its Infectious Diseases Unit. The unit could accommodate 40 patients and is fully air conditioned. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna, as well as officials and staff of the hospital, expressed their gratitude to Lapid who […]
Senator Lito Lapid renewed his call for the government to provide more support to the local film industry. Lapid filed Senate Bill No. 2056 or the “Local Arts and Entertainment Industry Promotions Act,” asking corporate tax breaks for Philippine arts and entertainment industry, including exemptions from the amusement tax. “Ang mga tax breaks ay tutulong […]
Senator Lito Lapid is pushing for the enactment of Senate Bill (S.B.) No. 1911 or the ‘Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers’ to address the longstanding issue of inadequate compensation and benefits for Barangay Healthcare Workers (BHWs). Lapid has filed SB No. 1911 seeking to recognize and support the significant role played by BHWs in […]
Senator Lito Lapid welcomed the adoption in the Senate of his proposed Senate Resolution (P.S. Res.) No. 316, commending the ten exceptional Local Government Units (LGUs) recognized at the Galing Pook Awards held recently. last November 22, 2022. Lapid introduced P.S. Res. No. 316 recognizing and congratulating the LGUs’ unwavering commitment to good governance and […]
Senator Lito Lapid filed a measure seeking free freight services for the transport of relief goods in areas devastated by calamities, ensuring immediate disaster response to calamity-stricken areas. Lapid filed Senate Bill No. 1767 mandating common carriers, freight forwarders and other similar entities to deliver goods and services for free to areas where they operate. “Sa ating […]
Senator Lito Lapid proudly congratulated the Ateneo Debate Society (ADS) for making history as they conquered their opponents and won the world title for the Philippines in the recently concluded 43rd World Universities Debating Championship in Madrid, Spain. Lapid filed Senate Resolution (P.S.Res.) No. 412 congratulating and commending the debaters from the Jesuit-run Ateneo de […]
Senator Lito Lapid again called on the Senate to pass a bill declaring Quiapo District–a historic landmark known for its old infrastructures, rich culture and home to the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene–as a National Heritage Zone. In time for the annual Traslacion, Lapid pushed for the establishment of the capital’s third heritage zone […]
The Senate adopted a resolution commending the Philippine chess delegates for their outstanding performance during the 6th Annual Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships held in Bangkok, Thailand. Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 304 (Adopted Resolution No. 34), introduced by Senator Lito Lapid congratulating and commending the entire Philippine delegation for dominating the event, was adopted recently […]