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The House committee on health chaired by Rep. Angelina Tan (4th District, Quezon) recently approved a substitute bill which seeks to establish a national mental health policy to enhance the mental health services delivery in the country. The bill, otherwise known as the proposed “Comprehensive Mental Health Act,” aims to ensure a community of […]
Senator Win Gatchalian expressed optimism that prospective players will be encouraged to invest in the Philippine energy market as the government jumpstarts the implementation of vital reforms to eliminate red tape in the energy sector. Gatchalian said the government has taken a big step forward in addressing energy sector red tape with the issuance […]
The House of Representatives has passed on third and final reading a bill declaring February 23 of every year a special working holiday to be known as “National Rotary Day” in recognition of the invaluable contribution of the Rotary Club of the Philippines in upholding humanitarian and community service to the country. House Bill […]
With majority of refugees from Marawi women and children, Senator Sonny Angara called for the implementation of a government rule requiring the mandatory distribution of “women’s dignity kits” in evacuation centers. Angara, the vice chair of the Senate finance committee said Department of Health (DOH) Administrative Order (AO) 2016-05 has enumerated the Minimum Initial […]
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) should drum up executive support for proposed legislation seeking the mandatory registration of prepaid subscriber identity module (SIM) cards, Senator Win Gatchalian has said. Gatchalian is the author of Senate Bill No. 203, otherwise known as the “SIM Card Registration Act”, which will require all prospective […]
Senate President Koko Pimentel III told barangay captains that they must clean their ranks and prove to President Duterte that there is no truth to the report that up to 40% of village leaders are involved in illegal drugs. Pimentel said this in his keynote speech to the Strategic Consultation and Workshop on Federalism, […]
Senate President Koko Pimentel III on asked government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and concerned citizens to unite in rebuilding Marawi City. Called the Islamic City for its distinctive Islamic edifices and culture, Marawi City was brutally attacked by members of the Maute terrorist group in an attempt to establish a province of ISIS in Southeast […]
Senate President Koko Pimentel III asked intelligence agencies to submit proposals to increase their capabilities to deal with terrorist activities. Pimentel and senators from the majority bloc were briefed by DILG Officer-in-Charge Catalino Cuy on the situation in Marawi, and the briefing included an overview of the capabilities of the country’s intelligence agencies. “Terrorism […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is calling for an immediate end to the Muslim identification (ID) card system being implemented in certain towns in Tarlac province to screen potential security threats as a result of the ongoing conflict in Marawi City. “The Muslim ID card system is a discriminatory policy which violates the constitutional right of […]
Senator Bam Aquino urged unemployed Filipinos to visit the closest Negosyo Center so they can get help in starting a business. “Habang wala kayong nahahanap na trabaho, bakit di muna subukang magnegosyo. Hindi dapat matakot dahil naririyan ang mahigit 500 Negosyo Centers sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng bansa para kayo’y tulungan,” said Aquino. According […]