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Senator Joel Villanueva said that the full implementation of the Work from Home Law is a more effective, equitable, and sustainable solution to Metro Manila’s traffic woes over imposing congestion fees for motorists along EDSA. Republic Act No. 11165, principally authored and sponsored by Villanueva, institutionalizes telecommuting as an alternative work arrangement for private sector […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel said a special session would help move forward critical legislation and allow the impeachment court to formally convene. In an interview on the DWIZ radio program Usapang Senado, Pimentel underscored that the special session will provide an opportunity to address various important bills and speed up the impeachment proceedings. “Marami […]
Following the recent LPG explosion that injured six workers, former Davao City congressman Karlo Nograles emphasized the need for a “serious, long-term commitment” to fire preparedness in Davao City. According to Nograles, “for the past five years, fire incidents have steadily risen, and this highlights the need for more fire stations and better equipment for […]
With only less than a third of Davao City barangays with their own Mosquito-Borne Viral Disease Task Force, former Davao City congressman Karlo Nograles on Tuesday committed to extend “whatever support necessary” to ensure that measures are in place to protect Dabawenyos from the scourge of dengue. According to the former Civil Service Commission chief, […]
The House of Representatives’ labor and employment committee chair and Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles on Thursday reassured workers that “the fight for better wages is still not dead” despite the wage hike bill’s failure to be passed on third reading before session adjourned this week. “Magpapatuloy po ang session sa June, at magkakaroon […]
Bicol Saro Party-list Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan has expressed confidence that the newly appointed national director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) would intensify the agency’s “laser focus” on protecting the welfare and uplifting the plight of small-scale fishers. Yamsuan, the chairperson of the House Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources, said […]
Describing it as a step backward for efficient mobility and road safety, former Senator Kiko Pangilinan has criticized the government’s plan to remove the EDSA Bus Lane. Pangilinan said the Metro Manila Development Authority’s intention to phase out the EDSA Bus Lane is detrimental for commuters who enjoy daily faster travel time and safer commutes […]
National Unity Party (NUP) president and former Camarines Sur Gov. LRay Villafuerte has reminded local government unit (LGU) officials that establishments and agencies in their respective localities cannot deny or withhold the discounts due persons with disability (PWDs) under the law even if the authenticity of the government-issued PWD identified cards cannot be ascertained or […]
Angeles City now has a more advanced Command Center with the installation of additional 210 security cameras in strategic areas bringing the total number of cameras to 375 installed all over the city, leaving no more blind spots. Among the newly installed cameras are 16 automatic number plate recognition (ANTR) Close-Circuit Television Cameras (CCTVs) in […]
Hans Sy, Chairman of SM Prime Holdings Inc., has been named as an adopted son of Bacolod City. Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez welcomed Sy who was also granted title of Honorary Mayor for one day. “Today, we proudly confer the title of Adopted Son and Honorary Mayor of Bacolod to Mr. Han Sy, whose […]