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Senator Koko Pimentel III on Tuesday reiterated the urgency of passing an “anti-endo” law, saying a measure banning the hiring of workers for fixed-term arrangements or end of contract (“endo”) schemes should be considered “highest priority” before the May 2019 elections. “Ensuring job security is one of the goals of the current administration. A law, […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III has filed a bill proposing the inclusion of computer science in the curriculum of the K-12 Program, integrating the subject as early as the kindergarten level. “This bill seeks to integrate computer science in all levels of the enhanced basic education curriculum. By introducing computer science fundamentals to our students, as […]
The country’s high ranking among Southeast Asian nations in terms of economic outlook in 2019 was a sign that the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte “is on the right track” and that the country’s economic managers should continue the programs and reforms that have buoyed the spirits of Filipino businessmen, Senate Trade and Commerce Committee […]
A proposal to protect infants and young children from harmful chemicals is due for second reading in the Senate. Senate Bill No. 2170, also known as the BPA in Child Care Articles Prohibition Act is contained in Committee Report No. 564 prepared by the Committees on Trade, Commerce and Entrepreneurship and Health and Demography. It […]
Senator Cynthia Villar lauded the volunteers and government officials who led the launch of the inter-agency campaign to clean and rehabilitate Manila Bay. Villar, chair of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, said the campaign called “Battle for Manila Bay,” provided the needed boost to volunteers who have made it their life’s mission to […]
Senator Joel Villanueva has appealed to his colleagues to immediately pass a measure seeking to increase the service incentive leave of employees from five days to 10. Villanueva, chairman of the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources, said studies have already shown that taking leaves increases the productivity of workers while it costs […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III is highlighting the need to address the growing clamor for barangay (village) officials to become regular government employees so that they could receive monthly salaries and benefits. Pimentel said barangay officials have a crucial role to play as “front liners” of the government. “Barangay officials have a crucial role to play […]
The proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility to nine years old may not cure the defects in the country’s juvenile justice system, according to Senator Joel Villanueva. “Instead of punishing children, legislators should work on a policy to place more responsibility to adults who use children to commit crimes such as syndicates,” said […]
Aksyon Demokratiko (Aksyon)––the party founded by the late Senator Raul Roco––on Monday endorsed Luntiang Pilipinas (Luntian), a green party vying for a seat in the House of Representatives under the party list system in the coming May midterm polls. At the ceremonial mass oath-taking of Aksyon’s candidates and new members held at the Club Filipino […]
The congressional bicameral conference committee approved the reconciled version of a measure further strengthening the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG). The bicameral panel was able to reconcile the contrasting provisions of Senate Bill 1823 and House Bill 7376. Senator Richard Gordon, chair of the Senate justice panel, said the reconciled version does not provide […]