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Senator Win Gatchalian called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to work with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to strengthen job placement mechanisms for senior high school graduates who wish to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation. This month, an estimated 1.4 million students will become the first set of Grade 12 graduates […]
Senator Sonny Angara is confident the Philippines will produce more world-class athletes once the planned sports training facility is built at the soon-to-rise New Clark City in Tarlac. As the principal author and vice chairman of the sports committee, Angara is set to sponsor a bill authorizing the construction of a state-of-the-art Philippine Amateur Sports […]
Senator Joel Villanueva sought the protection and job security of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reservists who are called to fulfill their military service. In a co-sponsorship speech, Villanueva shared the sacrifices of the AFP reservists, who had to take a leave from their current jobs and be away from their families to perform […]
The House Committee on Population and Family Relations chaired by Laguna Rep. Sol Aragones unanimously approved a measure which will increase the social pension for senior citizens and a proposal that will impose stiffer penalties on violence and abuse against elders. The proposed “Expanded Senior Citizen Social Pension Act” which is a consolidation of eight […]
“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 […]
The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP Laban), the country’s ruling Party, celebrated its 36th anniversary at The Peninsula Manila in Makati City in an affair graced by some of the country’s highest officials. Senate President Koko Pimentel III, the Party’s President, along with Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez and Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, the Party’s Secretary […]
Senator Cynthia Villar has pushed for continuing government commitment and a more extensive public participation in the conservation of natural wetlands in the country, as she led other environmental champions in the observance of the 2018 World Wetlands Day held recently at the Las Piñas Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area (LPPCHEA), also known as […]
Senator Joel Villanueva has expressed alarm over the reported lapses and irregularities of the National Food Authority (NFA) when it comes to its rice procurement process. “What happened to the NFA’s procurement process especially the NFA people who directly buy and sell from the farmers in the agricultural regions?” Villanueva asked NFA administrator Jason Aquino […]
Senator Sonny Angara has reiterated his nomination of legendary tattoo artist Whang-od Oggay for the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA), or the National Living Treasures Award, for her “exceptional embodiment of the Filipino’s rich heritage.” “Whang-od, who reportedly turned 99 on February 17, deserves the GAMABA award given her valuable contribution to fostering and […]
Senator Cynthia Villar has proposed amendments to the bill creating the coconut levy trust fund to make sure that the benefits for the 3.5 million farmers are protected and maximized. During the period of individual amendments on Senate Bill 1233 or the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Act at the plenary session of the Senate, […]