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Senator Joel Villanueva, principal author and sponsor of Republic Act No. 11165 or the Telecommuting Act, said the push to adopt alternative work setup is timely to ease the plight of the workers in their commute and boost productivity that suffer due to the scourge of traffic congestion that is bound to get worse with […]
Senator Pia Cayetano, Chairperson of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, applauded the Office of the Solicitor General’s (OSG) “decisive step” to cancel fraudulently acquired Philippine birth certificates of foreigners. “The OSG’s move directly addresses the alarming findings of our Blue Ribbon Committee hearings last March and August 2024, which revealed that Philippine citizenship is being […]
To boost the employability of senior high school (SHS) learners under the technical-vocational livelihood track (TVL), the 2025 national budget will continue funding free assessments for the issuance of national certifications (NCs), Senator Win Gatchalian said. The national budget carried a special provision proposed by Gatchalian, making it mandatory for SHS-TVL learners to undergo free […]
Committee on Migrant Workers Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo hailed the signing of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 12021 or the “Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers” held at the Malacañang Palace. Tulfo, principal sponsor and one of the main authors of Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers at the Senate, said the IRR […]
Senator Francis Tolentino asked the Department of Health (DOH) to take all the necessary steps to inform and update the public about the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) amid growing concerns about the virus and how it spreads. Interviewed on the radio show “SOS” on DZRH which is co-hosted by Tolentino, Department of Health (DOH) Assistant Secretary […]
Senator Lito Lapid is seeking the support of his colleagues for the passage of a measure that would declare Quiapo as a national historical-cultural zone. Lapid made the appeal as devotees celebrate on January 9 the Feast of Jesus Nazareno, also known as the Feast of the Black Nazarene. Quiapo is the home of the […]
As the nation welcomes the new year, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano shared his message of hope and urged Filipinos to begin 2025 with a clear vision, purpose, and a strong sense of direction. In his Facebook live broadcast, Cayetano reminded the public that while New Year’s resolutions are common, they should be backed by reflection […]
Senator Win Gatchalian said the approval of the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for next year ensures significant progress in the government’s rural electrification program. “We hope that the budget allocation for the National Electrification Administration for 2025 would help push the rural electrification program to its completion in the next couple of years,” Gatchalian said […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano underscored the potential of nuclear energy in addressing key national challenges, including healthcare, agriculture, energy production, and climate change mitigation. In his sponsorship speech for the Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act (Senate Bill No. 2899), Cayetano emphasized the wide-ranging benefits of nuclear technology when used responsibly. “Across the globe, nuclear […]
As Filipino seafarers returned home for the Christmas holidays, Senator Win Gatchalian highlighted the importance of the Magna Carta for Filipino seafarers in providing enhanced protection and ensuring a safer, more secure working environment for these maritime workers. “It is undeniable that Filipino seafarers play a crucial role in our country’s economic growth. They are […]