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Senator Dick Gordon called on the people of Olongapo and all Filipinos to shed their apathy and take a stand and action on the events and issues that are now affecting the country. During the commemoration of the 52nd death anniversary of his father, the late Olongapo Mayor James Leonard “Jimmy” Tagle Gordon, he called […]
Senator Win Gatchalian wants to dig deeper into the operations of underperforming distribution utilities (DUs) in the country amid persistent complaints of rolling brownouts in several areas in the country. Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on Energy, recently filed Senate Resolution No. 1022, which directs the conduct of an inquiry, in aid of legislation, […]
Reelectionist Senator Sonny Angara said the Philippines has proven once more that it is one of the best countries for women, particularly mothers, with the enactment of the bill that provides female workers both in government and private sectors with a 105-day maternity leave. “We are proud to be one with many countries around the […]
Senator Cynthia Villar said she will continue to build livelihood projects in addition to the almost 2,000 projects she had helped establish all over the Philippines to benefit more people. Villar, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, said she will be putting up projects that will help develop the dairy and coconut […]
For winning the Outstanding Congressman Award for the 3rd consecutive year, Superbrands Marketing International Inc. is holding a special awarding ceremony for 1-Ang Edukasyon Party-list Representative Bong Belaro today at Seda Hotel, Vertis North, Quezon City. According to Kenneth Rocete, Marketing Director of SMI Inc., Cong Belaro is a run-away choice not only because of […]
“From about two months to about three and a half months. This is an almost double increase in the paid maternity leaves for working mothers in the Philippines.” This was the assurance made by Quezon City 2nd District Rep. Winnie Castelo, who welcomed the signing of R.A. 11210 or the Expanded Maternity Leave Law. Under […]
Two senators are pushing for the passage of a measure proposing the revival of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) as a mandatory program towards a disciplined and patriotic youth. During the subcommittee hearing of the Senate committee on education, arts and culture on the mandatory ROTC revival, Senator Manny Pacquiao said the program is […]
Some 10,000 local residents showed their support for 10 of 13 senatorial candidates being endorsed by the Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) political party during a campaign rally in the vote-rich town of Mariveles in Bataan. Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, HNP chair, led the senatoriables in the campaign rally at the Freeport Area of Bataan […]
The Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas (OPAV) said former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) and now senatorial aspirant Bong Go is determined to implement President Rodrigo Duterte’s plan to put up a Malasakit Center in every province and city in the country. OPAV Assistant Secretary Anthony Gerard Gonzales told members of […]
Members of the Social Security System who will turn unemployed could apply for unemployment assistance under Republic Act 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2019, which was recently signed by President Rodrigo Duterte, Senator Dick Gordon said. Gordon, author of the law, said the landmark legislation now provides for unemployment insurance or involuntary separation […]