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HOUSE OKs P1.1B BUDGET FOR DENGVAXIA PATIENTS

The House of Representatives, voting 231-0 without abstention, approved on third and final reading the supplemental budget of P1.161 billion for 2018 to provide assistance to Dengvaxia vaccinees. House Bill 7449, authored by lawmakers led by Speaker Bebot Alvarez, authorizes the amount of P1,161,710,000 as supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2018 to provide assistance to […]

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AGRICULTURE SECTOR NEEDS YOUTH PARTICIPATION – VILLAR

The youth has one of the highest potentials in breaking the cycle of inter-generational poverty, said Senator Cynthia Villar, as she acknowledged their interest in agriculture, where majority of poor Filipinos can be found. Speaking during the celebration of Agriculture Day 2018 of the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-North La Union Campus (DMMMSU-NLUC) College […]

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SENATE APPROVES BILL ON EXPANDED ACCESS TO LOANS – AQUINO

The Senate passed on third and final reading a bill that would allow more Filipinos to avail of loans from financial institutions by expanding the list of assets acceptable to banks as ‘collateral’ and reducing the risks associated with ‘movable collaterals.’ Approved with 21 affirmative votes, zero negative votes, and zero abstentions, Senate Bill No. […]

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SENATE APPROVES BILL INCREASING RETIREMENT BENEFITS OF THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN – GORDON

The Senate approved on third and final reading a bill which seeks to increase the retirement benefits of the officials and employees of the Office of the Ombudsman. Senator Dick Gordon, sponsor of Senate Bill No. 1762 and chairman of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights, said the bill sought to make the […]

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SENATE ADOPTS RESOLUTION HONORING MARAWI SOLDIERS – GORDON

The Senate adopted a resolution filed by Senator Dick Gordon honoring the gallantry and heroism of the men and women who fought in Marawi City against members of the Islamic State-inspired Maute Group who tried to take over the city last year. “Resolved by the Senate, as it is hereby resolved, that the Senate of […]

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PASS COCO LEVY TRUST FUND BILL FOR THE LATE KA TANNY TAÑADA – PANGILINAN

The fight for the Coco Levy Trust Fund took some of the spotlight during the 26th death anniversary of Senator Lorenzo “Ka Tanny” Tañada. Speaking at a commemoration event at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani, former Quezon Representative Oscar “Ka Oca” Santos shared the late senator’s last request of him in behalf of the coconut […]

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ENGAGE IN FARM BUSINESSES TO FIGHT HUNGER – VILLAR

Agri-entrepreneurship is an emerging trend that seeks to boost incomes for agricultural players all over the country, Senator Cynthia Villar said as she encouraged more farm workers and owners to explore the merits of engaging in farm businesses. Villar, who is the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, reiterated the relevance of […]

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GRANT STUDENT DISCOUNT ON TEXTBOOKS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES – ANGARA

Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for the passage of a bill that seeks to grant discount on books, school supplies and other basic services to underprivileged students in all levels in the country. “Balik eskwela na naman. Siguradong excited na ang mga bata mamili ng mga bagong gamit sa school, pero para sa mga magulang, […]

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IMPLEMENT ROAD SPEED LIMITER ACT – PIMENTEL

Senator Koko Pimentel III reminded the Department of Transportation (DOTr) of the need to properly implement Republic Act 10916, or the Road Speed Limiter Act of 2016. A recent five-vehicle collision involving two buses, a truck, and two private cars in Libmanan, Camarines Sur resulted in the death of three people and injured 10 others. […]

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HOUSE APPROVES HIGHER PENSION FOR VETERANS – ROMAN

The House of Representatives has approved on second reading House Bill 725 seeking to raise the monthly pension of senior veterans to augment their resources and enable them to live decently and with dignity. The bill principally authored by Rep. Geraldine Roman provides that the old age pension of senior veterans shall be increased from […]