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PROVIDE SALARIES FOR BARANGAY OFFICIALS – CASTELO

“It is time for our barangay officials to join the civil service, with just compensation and remuneration, and not just allowances and honoraria.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, chairman of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development, and a champion for the rights and welfare of barangay workers. Castelo filed House […]

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FAST TRACK AIRPORT PROJECTS TO SOLVE CONGESTION, TRAFFIC, AND LOSS OF OPPORTUNITIES – CASTELO

“The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is suffering from worsening congestion problems as its four passenger terminals serve about 40 per cent more than its designated capacity.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, Chairman of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development. “NAIA was designed to accommodate only up to 30 million […]

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INCREASE AMOUNT, DECREASE REQUIREMENTS, OF SENIOR CITIZEN SOCIAL PENSION – CASTELO

“When we hear about the word senior, we immediately think about the word old. We have to change this to either love or care, at least in the form of assistance and benefits. This is the mindset of not just a respectful but, more importantly, a grateful generation.” This shared Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” […]

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ALMOST PHP200 BILLION MALAMPAYA FUND SHOULD REDOUND TO THE BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE – CASTELO

“We have to fix the problem instead of fixing the blame. Since the problem lies in the provision of a law, then the solution is for lawmakers to change it.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, a member of the House Committee on Energy, in reference to the Malampaya Fund. The Malampaya […]

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‘NO PROTECTION, NO DEPLOYMENT’ OFW POLICY SHOULD BE ADOPTED – CASTELO

House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs Vice Chairperson Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo said that other foreign governments should take steps to ensure the safety of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in their respective jurisdictions after the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued an administrative order for the total ban of deployment of all workers to […]

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FEDERALISM TO ADDRESS METRO MANILA CONGESTION – CASTELO

“The proposed shift to a federal system of government will ease congestion and resolve the traffic in Metro Manila by spreading economic development and creating opportunities in the countryside.” This according to administration stalwart Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, chairman of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development. Castelo said “the concentration of political […]

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ESTABLISH ‘WORLD-CLASS’ QC COLLEGE – CASTELO

There are over one million reasons for Quezon City to establish its own city college – and that number is growing every year. This according to Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, who said that the establishment of a Pamantasan ng Lungsod Quezon (PLQ) is long overdue given the city’s growing school-age population. “QC is […]

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NUMBERS SHOW SUCCESS OF ANTI-DRUG CAMPAIGN – CASTELO

“When there is political will, there is a way.” This, according to Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, who lauded the success of President Rodrigo Duterte’s unrelenting campaign against crimes and the illegal drug trade. Castelo was reacting to the results of the recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey that showed drops in the annual […]

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PROTECT RIGHTS, PROMOTE WELFARE, OF WORKERS – CASTELO

“Workers are the backbone of business. Business is the heartbeat of progress. Progress is the footprint of a world-class society. Therefore, a world-class society protects the rights, and promotes the welfare, of its workers.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, Chairman of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development and Vice Chairman […]

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A HOME FOR EACH AND EVERY FILIPINO FAMILY – CASTELO

“No Filipino should ever be called a squatter in his own country. No matter how they may be referred to as informal settlers, the fact remains that they are ‘homeless’ in a way. A world-class country cannot consist of homeless citizens.” This according to Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, chairman of the House Committee on Metro […]