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THIS NEW PNP-SAF CONTROVERSY IS ABSOLUTELY UNNECESSARY – CASTELO

“We cannot expect our special forces to risk life and limb if we cannot even give them what little is due to them.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo, chairman of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development, amid reports that allowances for members of the Philippine National Police – Special Action Forces […]

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SENATE TO PROBE WITHHOLDING OF PhP 59.8M PNP-SAF ALLOWANCE – LACSON

Senator Panfilo Lacson is pushing a Senate investigation into a PhP 59.8 million mess involving the withholding of daily subsistence allowance and explosive ordnance disposal hazardous pay for the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) elite Special Action Force (SAF). Lacson said the withholding of such allowances, if true, threatens to demoralize members of the SAF, who […]

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CONTROVERSY OVER UNRELEASED SAF ALLOWANCE WARRANTS PASSAGE OF MAGNA CARTA FOR PNP – ANGARA

Senator Sonny Angara is pushing anew for the passage of a bill that aims to strengthen existing rights and raise the benefits and allowances of the members of the Philippine National Police (PNP), amid the alleged P60-million unreleased allowances of the elite Special Action Force (SAF). “Kakarampot na nga lamang na allowance, nagawa pang ipagdamot […]

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HOLISTIC APPROACH NEEDED TO FIX BORACAY WOES – ANGARA

Senator Sonny Angara is urging the government to develop a holistic solution to the environmental problems and other issues that triggered the temporary closure of the world-famous Boracay Island. “What we need are not small and superficial remedies but a holistic solution that incorporates all aspects of the problems facing the island,” Angara said. “It […]

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GO AFTER MEMBERS OF GLOBAL CRIME SYNDICATES INSTEAD OF MISSIONARIES – BINAY

Senator Nancy Binay scored the Bureau of Immigration (BI) for its excessive use of authority in arresting a 71-year old missionary. “Apparently, the Bureau of Immigration used excessive authority in connection with the arrest of Sister Patricia, and has acted on a mistaken perception plucked from an imaginary threat. Ang tanong e ‘how can a […]

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DESTROY SHIPS THAT SMUGGLE GOODS, TOO – RECTO

If smuggled goods like luxury cars are being destroyed by the government with much hoopla, then why not do the same to ships that knowingly transport contraband from abroad? Ships that wittingly carry smuggled goods such as rice in large quantities should be seized and confiscated, and if allowed by law, “destroyed, sank, be made […]

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HASTEN ACCREDITATION OF OTHER TNCS – CASTELO

“A virtual monopoly in the transport network vehicle service sector now exists with the official withdrawal of Uber after selling out to competitor Grab.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo, chairman of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development. “The government, through the Land Transport Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB), can remedy the situation […]

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NEGOSYO CENTERS MUST HELP OUT VENDORS, FREELANCERS DURING BORACAY CLOSURE – AQUINO

Senator Bam Aquino said concerned government agencies should also help small businesses in Boracay as they will be affected as well by the administration’s six-month closure order on the island. “Huwag nating kalimutan ang mga maliliit na negosyante, mga vendor at sumiside-line na tatamaan din sa pagsasara ng Boracay. Tumataas na nga ang presyo ng […]

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MAKE BORACAY AND MARAWI AS PILOT SITES OF ‘PROJECT DIME’ – RECTO

The rehabilitation of Marawi and Boracay can be the two pilot areas of a new government project that will use drones, satellite imaging and other cutting-edge technology that will monitor the progress of big-ticket infrastructure projects, Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto said. Recto said the two projects, where billions of pesos are at stake, […]

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SUMMER FARE DISCOUNTS FOR STUDENTS IN ALL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS – ANGARA

Senator Sonny Angara is seeking a 20 percent discount for students on land, rail, airfare, and ship tickets in time for the two-month school summer vacation. Angara said the proposed discount would make the summer break more enjoyable and economical for students and their families, especially those who work hard and regard travel as a […]