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GO, DELA ROSA, TOLENTINO AID PASIG CITY RESIDENTS

In line with their efforts to help ensure that no Filipino is left behind in recovery, Senator Bong Go together with Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, were invited by Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino to provide assistance to disadvantaged residents in Pasig City recently. The three senators are officers of the PDP-Laban political party. “Huwag kayong […]

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VILLAFUERTE BACKS PASSAGE OF ‘EDDIE GARCIA’ BILL

National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte is bullish on prospects for actors and workers in the film and TV-radio entertainment industries to soon have a safe environment in the workplace along with  proper compensation and other benefits for their unconventional work schedules.    Villafuerte voiced optimism on the congressional passage soon of the proposed “Eddie […]

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NOGRALES ASKS: CAN GOV’T AFFORD WAGE SUBSIDIES?

“Can the government afford wage subsidies?” This was the question raised by the chair of the House of Representatives labor and employment committee after various sectors threw their support behind the provision of wage subsidies so that companies could fund a minimum wage increase. Nograles said he will direct his committee to ask for the […]

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DENR URGED: GROW MANGROVES IN ABANDONED FISHPONDS

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Wednesday urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to update its list of abandoned, undeveloped, and underutilized (AUU) ponds covered by Fishpond Lease Agreements (FLA) so that these may be converted back to mangrove forests. Citing the Amended Fisheries Code, Lee said it is the duty […]

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DRAFT SENATE RULES ON CHA-CHA HEARINGS — ESCUDERO

Senator Chiz Escudero cautioned his colleagues against proceeding with future hearings on Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 6 without a clear set of guidelines that are contained in the Rules of the Senate. Speaking at the plenary, Escudero noted that the Rules of the Senate does not have a specific section on procedures on […]

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12 SENATORS GET PERFECT ATTENDANCE

In the Senate, every day is a “buckling-down-to-work” kind of day. This was the statement made by Senate President Migz Zubiri as he again extended his streak of perfect attendance in the Senate. “In my long years as a public servant, I have learned this one important thing: true leadership starts by showing up for the […]

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ANAKALUSUGAN BATS FOR LOWERED STOCK TRADING TAX

AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes believes lowering taxes on stock transactions could bring in 4.3 trillion pesos in economic value and attract more foreign investors in the country. “Ayon sa aming mga pag aaral, inaasahang 4.3 trillion pesos in economic value ang darating sa Pilipinas kapag ibinaba ang tax rates sa stock market transactions,” […]

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BONG GO: POOR TO BENEFIT FROM P100-WAGE HIKE

Senator Bong Go, co-author and co-sponsor of Senate Bill No. 2534, which aims to raise the daily minimum wage by P100 across the country, stressed that the increase would benefit the poor and the hungry amid the rising prices of goods. In an ambush interview after attending the celebrations of the 104th Founding Anniversary of […]

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CSC TO NCR GOV’T AGENCIES: ADOPT FLEXI WORK POLICY

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is encouraging government agencies in Metro Manila to adopt the Policies on Flexible Working Arrangements (FWAs) in the Government in support of the current initiative of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority to improve the traffic situation. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles said that the Policies on FWAs in the Government, promulgated […]

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BONG GO BACKS MARINDUQUE’S DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Senator Bong Go personally joined the residents of Marinduque in celebrating their province’s rich history and vibrant culture during the festive commemoration of the province’s 104th Founding Anniversary at Capitol Convention Center in Boac town recently. Addressing a gathered crowd, Go extended his warmest greetings to the people of Marinduque, lauding the community’s unity and […]