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The chairperson of the House of Representatives’ labor and employment committee expressed his support for a bill that seeks to increase the employability of elderly Filipinos. The Committee on Ways and Means, in a joint hearing with the Committee on Senior Citizens, recently approved the proposed “Employment Opportunities for Senior Citizens and Private Entities Incentives […]
“Leave no one behind. Walang maiiwanan.” On this note, Senator Robin Padilla sponsored a landmark legislation legalizing access to medical cannabis, to make sure all Filipinos – especially the poor – have access to quality health services. Padilla, in sponsoring Senate Bill 2573 (Cannabis Medicalization Act of the Philippines), said medical cannabis can be an […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Wednesday urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to take over the management of the National Food Authority (NFA) amid the alleged anomalous sale of the government’s rice buffer stocks by the agency. At the Kapihan sa Manila Bay news forum earlier today, Lee said: “Kailangan nang i-take-over ni […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee urged the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to include optometric services in the benefit coverage for its members and beneficiaries, stressing the importance of optometric interventions in preventing vision loss and improving the quality of life of millions of Filipinos. Speaking at the 7th Annual Conference of the Philippine […]
Senator Bong Go extended assistance to displaced workers in Arayat, Pampanga recently as part of the government’s efforts to support individuals affected by economic difficulties. Held at the Arayat Sports Complex, Go and his Malasakit Team, in collaboration with Mayor Madir Alejandrino and Vice Mayor Bon Alejandrino, distributed grocery packs, masks, snacks, shirts, and balls […]
In the wake of growing concerns over the construction of resorts within the Chocolate Hills, a UNESCO Heritage Geopark in Bohol, Senator Bong Go emphasized the importance of sustainable tourism development and strict compliance with environmental laws to protect particularly natural heritage sites. As a member of both the Senate Committees on Tourism and Environment, […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) sets in motion the Accelerated Total Electrification Program (ATEP) to meet its goal of total household electrification by 2028. NEA held a roll-out conference earlier this month to present the program and ensure the engagement of all electric cooperatives (ECs). Among its objectives were the harmonization of targets and accomplishments […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee hailed the enactment of the Philippine Salt Industry Development Act that he principally authored, which aim to revitalize the salt industry and address the need for employment in rural areas. According to Lee, the revival of the salt industry will generate thousands of new jobs, particularly in the countryside […]
Senator Chiz Escudero hailed the passage of Republic Act 11984 or the “No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act,” which mandates all educational institutions to allow disadvantaged students with unsettled tuition and other school fees to take their periodic and final examinations without required permits. At the same time, the veteran legislator thanked President Ferdinand Marcos […]
Senator Bong Go expressed his strong approval and support for the appointment of fellow Batangueño and former senator Ralph Recto as the new Secretary of the Department of Finance (DOF) after all members of the Commission on Appointments (CA) unanimously agreed to confirm the ad interim appointment of the latter. In a manifestation during the […]