IKOT.PH
The practice of “siga’’ or burning as a way of disposing garbage such as leaves or wood, especially in backyards and empty lots, will soon be a thing of the past. The House committee on ecology has approved House Bill 4271 which seeks to ban traditional, small-scale, community incineration or “siga”, amending for the […]
Senator Antonio Trillanes IV urged his colleagues to pass a bill which grants night shift differential pay to government employees, including employees of government-owned or controlled corporations, who work during night time. “The work at night is more strenuous than work done during the day, hence, the former deserves greater compensation. It is a […]
Senator Bam Aquino wants to ensure that scientific data gathered by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) is effectively disseminated to allay fears and combat the prevalence of false information online and better prepare communities in the occurrence of destructive tremors. In Senate Resolution No. 343, Aquino stressed the importance of proper […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros reiterated her call to modernize the country’s maternity leave policy, saying that it is beneficial not only to the labor sector but also to businesses and the economy. Hontiveros, who is the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women, said that a broad and progressive maternity leave policy is not only […]
Senator JV Ejercito wants to impose stiffer penalties for overloading vehicles after an overloaded bus in Nueva Ecija, which fell into a 100 feet ravine, killed 31 and injured 46 people last week. Ejercito, as Vice Chair of the Public Services Committee, said the Nueva Ecija bus accident was so tragic that major steps […]
In observance of the Holy Week, Senator Loren Legarda encouraged Filipinos to “carbon fast” – a kind of fasting that is environment-friendly. “As stewards of God’s creation, it is beneficial to everyone – humans and other species alike – if we become more aware of our actions’ effects on the environment. As we observe […]
As means to help them meet the challenges of raising children on their own, Senator Bam Aquino has filed a measure that seeks to provide additional benefits for solo parents, including a personal tax exemption of P50,000. “Nurturing a healthy family takes a lot of time, effort, and resources. For solo parents, the challenge […]
“As long as mining operations comply with the law and do not damage the environment, then they should not feel threatened.” This according to Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) chief Gina Lopez, who on Friday reiterated that the DENR was not anti-mining, but is committed to strictly enforce environmental laws whether they […]
The House committee on indigenous cultural communities (ICCs) and indigenous peoples (IPs) chaired by Rep. Nancy Catamco (2nd District, North Cotabato) recently approved a substitute bill which seeks to institutionalize the training of IP health workers (IPHWs) to strengthen the health care system in cultural and indigenous communities. The bill is in line with […]
Sen. Grace Poe has filed a measure seeking to mandate the reservation and designation of priority seating for the elderly in public transportation to give them better access, safety and comfort. In filing Senate Bill No. 1367 that proposes to amend certain provisions of Republic Act No. 7432, as amended, or the Expanded Senior […]