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Senator Joel Villanueva welcomed the signing of Republic Act No. 11058 or An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) that seeks to amend the 41-year old Labor Code of the Philippines which, at present, does not declare unlawful violations of occupational safety and health (OSH) standards. “The signing of OSHS bill […]
Senator Joel Villanueva, vice chair of the Senate Committee on Sports, commended the Tanauan Little League for being crowned as the 2018 Senior Softball World Series champions. In Senate Resolution No. 842, Villanueva congratulated the Tanauan Little League who hails from Batangas for defeating Texas District 9 Little League with a 7-0 win held at […]
Senator Joel Villanueva congratulated the Philippine team for topping the 14th International Mathematics Contest held in Singapore last July 27 to 30. In Senate Resolution No. 841 filed by Villanueva, the veteran legislator commended the Philippine contingent for their “victory and sterling performance.” “This is another testament to the world class talent of the Filipino […]
The Senate Committee on Labor, Employment, and Human Resources Development chaired by Senator Joel Villanueva has started its inquiry on labor issues arising from the regularization of employees, particularly those concerning NutriAsia, PLDT and other big companies. Among those present were officials of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), representatives of PLDT, NutriAsia, cooperative […]
Senator Joel Villanueva delivered his sponsorship speech on the committee report released by the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment, and Human Resources Development on Senate Bill No. 1826 or the Security of Tenure Bill. Villanueva, chairperson of the Committee on Labor, emphasized the urgency and importance of passing a law that will finally put an […]
Senator Joel Villanueva, chair of the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development has filed a resolution seeking an inquiry into the regularization issues facing PLDT and NutriAsia employees and address gaps through legislation or policy review. Villanueva sought the inquiry in relation to the persistent enforcement and compliance issues in PLDT, NutriAsia, […]
Senator Joel Villanueva is calling for the establishment of universal health care for all Filipinos as he co-sponsors Senate Bill No. 1896 or “An Act Instituting Universal Health Care For All Filipinos” under Committee Report No. 40.1 In a speech, Villanueva mentioned that the measure paves the way for the inclusion of all Filipinos in […]
Senator Joel Villanueva led the groundbreaking rites in his hometown of Bocaue, Bulacan for the construction of the Joaquin Villanueva Medical Center, an extension of the Jose B. Lingad Memorial Hospital located in San Fernando, Pampanga. With a total lot area of 9,425 square meters, the Joaquin Villanueva Medical Center will be the first public […]