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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 […]
Senator Loren Legarda lauded the Senate’s approval of Senate Bill No. 2838, or the Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers, on its third and final reading, marking a historic milestone in recognizing the dedication and sacrifices of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs). “For decades, our Barangay Health Workers have been the silent guardians of our communities, […]
Senator Grace Poe implored her colleagues in Congress to pass the revised Animal Welfare Act in the 19th Congress to put a halt to the grim reality of violence against animals unfolding every day. Poe delivered her sponsorship speech on the measure signalling the start of plenary discussions. “By passing the Revised Animal Welfare Act, […]
The Senate approved the Konektadong Pinoy Bill on Third and Final Reading, a measure authored and sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano that aims to ensure reliable, affordable, and accessible internet connection nationwide. The bill garnered broad support, with 17 senators voting in favor and none voting against or abstaining during the plenary session recently. […]
With the adjournment of session this week, the United Senior Citizens Party-list on Thursday called the non-passage of the universal social pension bill in the Senate as a “missed opportunity.” “Nakakapanghinayang na nakabinbin pa rin ang panukalang universal social pension sa kabila ng pagkilos ng nagkakaisang senior citizens sa buong bansa upang ipanawagan ito. This […]