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PROBE NEW YEAR’S DAY AIRSPACE SHUTDOWN – REVILLA

Senator Bong Revilla, Jr. filed PS Resolution 391 directing the Senate Committee on Public Services to conduct an investigation into the shutdown of the country’s airspace on New Year’s Day resulting from what the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is calling a technical glitch that started in the country’s busiest airport, the Ninoy […]

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A TABLET FOR EVERY PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT – REVILLA

Senator Ramon Bong Revilla filed Senate Bill No. 258 which seeks to provide one tablet per student for those enrolled in public schools and state universities and colleges. “Bagamat dalawang taon na ang lumipas simula nang tayo ay tamaan ng pandemya, at may ilan na rin sigurong mga estudyante ang naka-adjust, hangad pa rin natin […]

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GIVE INCENTIVES TO REVIVE FILM INDUSTRY – REVILLA

As one of the industries severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippine movie industry plunged deeper as it became harder to produce and market Filipino movies due to the restrictions in place that affect the film producers, movie theater operators, and patrons. And in spite of the recent reopening of cinemas in the country, […]

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WFH SETUP A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION – REVILLA

Government workers will embrace and adapt to the realities of the so-called new normal while their well-being and safety are assured after the Civil Service Commission (CSC) institutionalizes flexible work arrangements. Senator Bong Revilla said CSC’s move is a “step in the right direction” to safeguard civil servants from health risks while making sure that […]

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NEW LAW GIVES SK OFFICIALS HONORARIA — REVILLA

Senator Bong Revilla hailed the enactment of Republic Act No. 11768 which strengthens the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) as a meaningful vehicle for youth participation in local governance and in nation-building. Revilla, who is one of the authors of the law alongside Senators Sonny Angara and Imee Marcos, is elated that policy gaps and issues under […]

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GOV’T WORKERS’ NIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PAY RATIFIED

Congress ratified recently the Bicameral Conference Committee Report granting night shift differential pay to government employees and the doubling of said benefit for public health care workers, for work performed between 6:00 in the evening and 6:00 in the morning of the following day. Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. Chairman of the Senate Committee on […]

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GIVE MILITARY RESERVISTS JOB SECURITY – VILLANUEVA, REVILLA

Senators Joel Villanueva and Bong Revilla both recognize the significant role military reservists play in times of calamities and in stopping terrorism. Villanueva and Revilla have filed Senate Bill Numbers 1147 and 1203, respectively, to strengthen the employment rights of military reservists. The proposal was filed and was passed on third reading at the Senate during […]

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GIVE CASH GIFTS TO OCTOGENARIANS, NONAGENARIANS – ZUBIRI

Senior citizens need not wait to reach 100 years old to get cash incentives from the government. According to a proposal from Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri and Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr., senior citizens 80 years old and above will be given a cash gift and a letter of felicitation by the government. […]

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DUTERTE CERTIFIES SALARY INCREASE FOR GOV’T EMPLOYEES AS URGENT – REVILLA

Senate Committee on Civil Service Chairman Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. expressed his gratitude to President Rodrigo Duterte after certifying the Salary Standardization Law of 2019 as “urgent.” Revilla, who principally sponsored the measure, got the support of his fellow lawmakers in passing Senate Bill 1219 under Committee Report No. 26 jointly submitted by the Committees […]

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GIVE NIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PAY TO GOVERNMENT WORKERS – REVILLA

The Senate has passed on third reading a bill granting night shift differential pay to government employees whose work requires them to perform duties beyond regular working hours. “The Labor Code of the Philippines defines night shift differential as ‘not less than 10% of his regular wage for each hour of work performed between 10 […]