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The ball is now with Congress and it needs to know where it stands on contractualization, Senator Chiz Escudero said urging the two chambers to pass a law that will put an end to contractualization and will strengthen workers’ security of tenure, after the President issued an executive order (EO) that prohibits illegal contracting and […]
Senate President Koko Pimentel III welcomed the Executive Order (EO) signed by President Rodrigo Duterte which prohibits “illegal contracting or subcontracting or undertaking to circumvent the workers’ right to security of tenure.” Ending contractualization, or the practice of hiring workers for only up to five months to evade laws on regularization, is one of the […]
Senator Cynthia Villar calls for more people involvement in the rapidly growing fish farming industry as she underscores the significant role it will play in the country’s long-term food security goals. “Aquaculture is the future. It will feed us, especially kapag nagkatotoo ang warning ng experts na by 2050 ay baka virtual deserts na ang […]
Senator Sonny Angara has encouraged new graduates and other Filipino youth who want to become a doctor to take advantage of the medical scholarship program offered by the government. “Karamihan sa atin ay nangarap maging doktor noong mga bata pa tayo. Pero dahil sa malaking gastusin sa pagme-medisina, nanatili nalang itong pangarap para sa ating […]
Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for the inclusion of darts as a full-fledged sport in the local and international arena, saying it is comparable to other games that require skills, discipline and precision. Angara said he was throwing his full support to efforts to make darts a part of sports competitions here and abroad, particularly […]
More power, more economic opportunities. This according to Senate President Koko Pimentel III, who said that the prioritization of Mindanao electrification efforts would help improve the standard of living and provide more economic opportunities in the South. Pimentel said this in response to recent pronouncements by the National Electrification Administration (NEA) that 705 sitios are […]
Senator Nancy Binay scored the Bureau of Immigration (BI) for its excessive use of authority in arresting a 71-year old missionary. “Apparently, the Bureau of Immigration used excessive authority in connection with the arrest of Sister Patricia, and has acted on a mistaken perception plucked from an imaginary threat. Ang tanong e ‘how can a […]
Senator Sonny Angara is seeking a 20 percent discount for students on land, rail, airfare, and ship tickets in time for the two-month school summer vacation. Angara said the proposed discount would make the summer break more enjoyable and economical for students and their families, especially those who work hard and regard travel as a […]
Senator Sonny Angara has urged overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to save up for retirement by investing their earnings in a Personal Equity Retirement Account (PERA) – the country’s first-ever voluntary retirement account with tax incentives. “Malaking sakripisyo para sa ating mga OFW ang magtrabaho abroad at iwan ang kanilang pamilya para mabigyan sila ng magandang […]
Despite the country’s economic gains, Senator Sonny Angara underscored the need to improve the financial literacy of Filipinos to enable them to be a part of inclusive growth as well as equip them with skills that will protect them against scams. “Glowing reviews and optimistic projections have been heaped on the Philippine economy, particularly regarding […]