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Senator Loren Legarda has renewed her call for local government units (LGUs) to implement the country’s environmental laws as she commended the Office of the Ombudsman for its dismissal of Malay, Aklan Mayor Ceciron Cawaling and Malay, Aklan Licensing Officer Jen Salsona in relation to an administrative complaint filed against them for management negligence of […]
Senator Joel Villanueva has reminded employers to prioritize the safety and welfare of their employees after reports circulated that some workers in Metro Manila were not able leave their work areas during the recent magnitude 6.1 earthquake that jolted the capital and nearby provinces. “The law is clear. The right of workers to safety and […]
Reelectionist Senator Sonny Angara wants local government units (LGUs) to spend their local disaster funds wisely by prioritizing disaster planning and risk management, saying such moves are more proactive and cost-effective in terms of disaster response. “It is always better to be prepared than hope for the best and deal with the consequences after disaster […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III has supported the call of President Rodrigo Duterte for Canada to take back the garbage it had shipped to the Philippines years back. “No country (no matter how poor) should be treated as a dumping ground of the waste of rich countries. Bawal yan even under international law (That is forbidden […]
Senators have welcomed the decision of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) board to impose a P1.13 billion fine on Manila Water for its failure to comply with its contractual obligation to deliver steady water supply to its customers in Metro Manila and Rizal province. Senator Koko Pimentel III described the board’s decision as […]
Senate Trade and Commerce Committee Chair Koko Pimentel III on Wednesday said that the P1.134 billion fine levied by the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) Board on Manila Water Company, Inc. would benefit all consumers as it showed how government is serious in holding public utility providers accountable for failing to fulfill obligations to […]
In light of the magnitude 6.1 earthquake that hit Luzon on Monday, and the magnitude 6.2 earthquake that hit the Visayas on Tuesday, AGRI Party-list has called on government to check whether critical agricultural infrastructure such as irrigation systems have been damaged and to take appropriate measures to immediately repair them if necessary. “The country […]
Former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) and 2019 senatorial candidate Bong Go sent his sympathies to the families of victims of the 6.1 magnitude quake that recently struck Luzon. “Nakalungkot po ang mga nangyayaring mga ganitong trahedya. Ako po ay nakikidalamhati sa mga naapektuhan ng lindol lalong-lalo na po sa namatayan at nasugatan,” Go […]
Senator Win Gatchalian has called for unity in the wake of the deadly Easter Sunday bombings that rocked Sri Lanka and left more than 300 people dead. Gatchalian said the horrific acts committed were clearly done to further sow division among Muslims and Christians. “While we should remain vigilant against such violence, we must not […]
Senator Dick Gordon denounced the “unfair, indecent and scandalous” appointment of numerous relatives of Olongapo City Mayor Rolen C. Paulino to various, high-paying positions in the city government. “It is really unfair, indecent and scandalous that a number of Paulino’s relatives are holding high-paying positions in the city government when salaries for entry-level positions for […]