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PUSH FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE FOR ALL FILIPINOS – ANGARA

Senator Sonny Angara has vowed to ensure the passage of a bill that seeks to provide universal health care for all Filipinos, as envisioned by his father, the late Senate President Edgardo Angara. The older Angara is known as the “father” of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Program, which gave birth to the Philippine Health […]

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PASS 120-DAY MATERNITY LEAVE BILL – ANGARA

Senator Sonny Angara has renewed his call for the passage of House Bill 1305 or the Expanded Maternity Leave bill which will extend the number of paid maternity leave days from the current 60 to 120. “The longer period for maternity leave will free up time for mothers to exclusively breastfeed their babies, and in […]

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OVERHAUL BOC TO PREVENT CORRUPTION, ENTRY OF SHABU SHIPMENT – GORDON

Senator Dick Gordon deplored the corruption in the Bureau of Customs (BOC) which has allowed the entry into the country of large shipments of illegal drugs, such as that of the P6.4 billion worth of shabu, which would have flooded the streets had it not been intercepted. “While the apparent problem here is corruption at […]

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BICAM APPROVES P100B COCO LEVY TRUST FUND – VILLAR

The bicameral conference committee on the bill creating the P100 billion coconut levy trust fund has reconciled the disagreeing provisions on the versions of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Senator Cynthia Villar, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food and head of the Senate panel, said the bicameral conference committee on […]

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SENATE APPROVES MANDATORY PHILHEALTH MEMBERSHIP FOR PWDs – HONTIVEROS

The Senate approved on third and final reading a bill seeking mandatory Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) membership for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Senate Bill No. 1391, otherwise known as the “Mandatory PhilHealth Coverage for Persons with Disability,” was approved with 18 affirmative votes, zero negative vote and no abstention. The measure was introduced by […]

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YOUTH SECTOR HAS IMPORTANT ROLE IN IMPROVING LIVES OF MANY POOR FAMILIES – VILLAR

The Villar SIPAG (Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance) Foundation acknowledged the youth sector’s important role in significantly reducing poverty in the country and improving the lives of many poor families. In the 2nd Villar SIPAG Youth Poverty Reduction Challenge, the foundation gave due recognition to 10 outstanding youth organizations for their unique and […]

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WATER LILY WEAVING NOW A GROWING HANDICRAFTS INDUSTRY – VILLAR

Gowns and costumes inspired by water lily as well as handicrafts made from water lilies brought splashes of color and vibrant life to this year’s celebration of the 13th Las Piñas Water Lily Festival at the Villar SIPAG grounds in Las Piñas City. The annual festival, a brainchild of Las Piñas daughter Senator Cynthia Villar, […]

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GIVE HARSHEST PENALTY TO RECRUITER OF FILIPINAS RESCUED FROM PROSTITUTION DEN IN MALAYSIA – VILLAR

Senator Cynthia Villar welcomed three overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were rescued from an alleged prostitution den in Malaysia. The three women, identified only as Mary Rose, Julie Ann and Ailene were repatriated from Malaysia aboard Air Asia Flight YM 5428. They were reunited with their families at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport last Thursday. […]

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INSTITUTIONALIZE DILG’S SEAL OF GOOD LOCAL GOVERNANCE – ANGARA

Senator Sonny Angara has recommended for plenary approval a measure institutionalizing the Seal of Good Local Governance, an incentive program of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) that recognizes and rewards local government units (LGUs) for excellence in service and high standards of governance. In his sponsorship speech of Senate Bill 1656, […]

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CONGRATS PACQUIAO FOR WINNING WBA WELTERWEIGHT CROWN – SENATE

The Senate congratulated Senator Manny Pacquiao for defeating World Boxing Association welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last July 15. The Senate commendation was expressed through Senate Resolution No. 788, authored by Senate President Tito Sotto III, in consideration of Senate Resolution No. 789, introduced by Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri, and Senate […]