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The House committee on tourism has approved a substitute bill seeking to create an inter-governmental task force for the protection and assistance of tourists in the country. The bill substituted House Bill 2963 filed by Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, seeking to establish an inter-governmental task force for international visitor assistance, and HB 1828 by Rep. Alfred […]
“We cannot expect our special forces to risk life and limb if we cannot even give them what little is due to them.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo, chairman of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development, amid reports that allowances for members of the Philippine National Police – Special Action Forces […]
“A virtual monopoly in the transport network vehicle service sector now exists with the official withdrawal of Uber after selling out to competitor Grab.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo, chairman of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development. “The government, through the Land Transport Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB), can remedy the situation […]
Residents, government officials, civic groups, and environmentalists in El Nido, Palawan have renewed their commitment to protect and strengthen the natural resources of the island and work together towards the sustainability of one of the Philippines’ most prized tourism destinations. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through El Nido-Taytay Managed Resource Protected Area […]
Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo yesterday said the proposal of the Consultative Committee reviewing the 1987 constitution to include environmental rights in the Bill of the Rights could not have come at a more opportune time given the dilemma in Boracay and other tourism destinations. “It’s not only timely but a step in the right […]
“With the takeover of Grab of the operations of Uber, the ride-hailing industry in the Philippines becomes a virtual monopoly, thereby removing the options or alternatives of Filipinos to choose which company can provide a faster, cheaper, and better service. This monopoly should be averted at the soonest possible time.” This monopoly should be averted […]
“Prevention is always better than cure. We have to guarantee the safety and security of our workers before everything gets worse. This time is now.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo who called on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Department of Labor (DOLE) to get the country’s contingency teams in […]
The House special committee on peace, reconciliation and unity created a technical working group (TWG) that will consolidate all the inputs and position papers regarding House Bill 5669, seeking to create the National Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Commission for the Bangsamoro. The Commission shall design and formulate mechanisms to implement the Transitional Justice and Reconciliation […]
“The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is suffering from worsening congestion problems as its four passenger terminals serve about 40 per cent more than its designated capacity.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, Chairman of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development. “NAIA was designed to accommodate only up to 30 million […]
“We have to fix the problem instead of fixing the blame. Since the problem lies in the provision of a law, then the solution is for lawmakers to change it.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, a member of the House Committee on Energy, in reference to the Malampaya Fund. The Malampaya […]