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Expressing alarm over the reported suicide of teachers allegedly due to heavy workload, Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for the passage of the Teacher Protection Bill that aims to promote and improve the working conditions of public school teachers. “Lubos po nating ikinalulungkot at ikinababahala ang napabalitang kaso ng suicide ng dalawang guro kamakailan lamang […]
Senator Cynthia Villar commended the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for the arrest of a scammer who used her name to swindle money from a senior overseas Filipino worker. Operatives of NBI Anti-Organized and Transnational Crime Division arrested Lana dela Cruz, 33, in an entrapment after she posed as a staff of Villar and sold […]
Senator Cynthia Villar said the Department of Agriculture (DA) should rethink its policy of importation, stressing the danger it poses to the livelihood of small farmers and fisherfolk. The seasoned legislator made this statement after the Department of Agriculture approved the importation of 17,000 metric tons of galunggong (round scad) from China, in a bid […]
Senator Cynthia Villar has marked the creation of more aquaculture facilities as a legislative priority, saying marine hatcheries, fish ports, training and research facilities are needed to help address fish shortage and shore up food supply in the country. “Building of more facilities to improve our fish farming capabilities is one of the long-term solutions […]
Senator Cynthia Villar is urging government agencies to hasten farm mechanization, saying rice liberalization alone would not be enough to ensure the competitiveness of Philippine rice and solve the country’s rice woes. Villar, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, said that while government is moving to liberalize the importation of rice following […]
Senator Sonny Angara has filed a bill that seeks to give free dialysis treatment to poor Filipinos stricken with kidney disease. Under his Senate Bill 1329, all national, regional and provincial government hospitals are required to establish a dialysis ward or unit that will provide free dialysis treatment to indigent patients. Angara noted that poor […]
Senator Sonny Angara has called on the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to fast-track the implementation of the free Wi-Fi project in all state universities and colleges (SUCs) in the country. Based on the data from the DICT, as of July this year, only two of the 112 SUCs have been provided with […]
Senator Sonny Angara has lauded weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz for winning the first gold medal for the Philippines in the Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. “Tayo po ay nakikiisa sa milyon-milyong Pilipinong nagbubunyi sa pagkapanalo ni Hidilyn. She once again showcased the Filipino fighting spirit. She deserves all the support in recognition of the honor she […]
Senator Dick Gordon said the latest incident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) which caused delay and cancellation of flights merely drove home the need to fast-track the reopening of the Subic Bay International Airport (SBIA). “Airports are the country’s doorway to tourism, trade and investment. Thus, when flights are delayed or cancelled, it […]
Senator Win Gatchalian has vowed to fight for the budget of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and oppose any cuts to the funding of CHED’s Student Financial Assistance Programs (StuFAPs). “We will not allow any reduction in available scholarship funds. Kaya nga tayo nagkaroon ng Free Higher Education Law ay para madagdagan sana ang […]