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The chair of the House of Representatives labor and employment committee hailed the approval of a wage hike for minimum wage earners in Metro Manila, saying it will provide “much-needed relief” amid the high cost of living in the capital. “Napapanahon ang wage hike na ito. This will provide much needed and immediate relief to […]
Local government units (LGUs) are set to receive a greater share of funds for next year. With the upcoming increase, Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua reminded his fellow local leaders to ensure that these funds are spent on programs that would benefit their communities. Cua said that […]
Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel, vice chairperson of the House committee on legislative franchises, has berated Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) for imposing a “convenience fee” of P15 per transaction on customers who pay their monthly electricity bills using the company’s online portal. “Meralco is nickel-and-diming its 7.9 million customers with the extra charge on […]
As part of its Pride Month celebration, the Quezon City government inaugurated “Klinika Eastwood”, which will provide comprehensive HIV and STI testing, counseling, and treatment services, among others. Mayor Joy Belmonte led the inauguration of the landmark project, the first Private-Public Partnership (PPP) in the country to establish such a facility, together with officials of […]
Senator Grace Poe has high hopes the passage into law of Republic Act 11999 or the Bulacan Special Economic Freeport Act (Bulacan EcoZone) will put the development of the New Manila International Airport at full speed. “Central to the establishment of the Bulacan EcoZone is the building of the quintessential airport that the country badly […]
Senate Committee on Public Services Chairperson Raffy Tulfo urged the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to require all those renewing their vehicle registration to personally appear at the LTO branch and submit their valid government IDs. “Marami nang natanggap na sumbong ang Raffy Tulfo in Action (RTIA) kung saan hirap ang mga awtoridad na tukuyin ang […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero announced that the “Free College Entrance Examinations Act,” now officially known as Republic Act 12006, is now a law. Escudero hailed its passage, saying the legislation, which aims to alleviate financial burdens for deserving students, was a significant milestone in the pursuit of accessible higher education. In his statement, the veteran […]
Now on its 2nd Season, GMA Network’s “Si Manoy ang Ninong Ko”, a public service show hosted by Gelli de Belen, Patricia Tumulak and Manoy himself, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee, continues to inspire and ease the plight of less fortunate Filipinos around the country. Lee who, together with De Belen joined the […]
Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles believes that the government can achieve the three million new jobs Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has targeted by the end of his term. “I believe that the target of 3 million by the end of Pres. Marcos’ term is achievable. Kami sa Kamara ay patuloy na makikipagtulungan sa administrasyon […]
Senator Bong Go’s Malasakit team recently aided impoverished residents in Palapag, Northern Samar. This showed Go’s constant commitment to aid the Filipino people in their recovery especially those in far-flung communities. A total of 4,200 poor and indigent residents were assisted by the legislator’s Malasakit Team and received masks, shirts, basketballs and volleyballs. The said […]