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IPs and IDPs Vital to Efforts to Rebuild a Better Marawi – BINAY

  Senator Nancy Binay said that the inclusion of indigenous peoples (IPs) as well as internally displaced persons (IDPs) was vital to the efforts of the national government to rebuild a better Marawi. “Now that the liberation of Marawi has been achieved, our efforts in the city will no doubt focus more on its rehabilitation. […]

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Assistance and Benefits for Dependents of Uniformed and Law Enforcement Personnel – TRILLANES

  Senator Sonny Trillanes IV has sponsored Senate Bill No. 1463 or the bill granting educational assistance and benefits to the dependents of the members of the uniformed and law enforcement personnel who are killed or permanently incapacitated in line of duty. In the sponsorship speech delivered by Trillanes, chairman of the Senate committee on […]

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Federalism Would Be More Responsive to the Changing Needs of the People – ALVAREZ

  House Speaker Bebot Alvarez has reiterated his full support for the shift to federalism as this would be more responsive to the changing needs of the people than the current unitary system and would bring peace to Mindanao. In his remarks read by Atty. Vincent Noel Aureus, Chief Legislative Officer of the Office of […]

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Simplify Procedures, Streamline Requirements, for Putting up Businesses – SANTOS-RECTO

  Securing a business permit or license will soon be just a piece of cake for investors and businessmen planning to put up businesses in the country. The House of Representatives has approved on second reading a bill which seeks, among others, to simplify permit and licensing system procedures and streamline the requirements at the […]

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Upland Corn Cultivation and Production Conducted – VILLAR

  The Villar SIPAG (Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance) Farm School conducted a two-day training on corn cultivation and corn production specific to sloping areas. In partnership with Syngenta, the training was launched at the Villar SIPAG Farm School in Bacoor City, Cavite, with 100 participants from the National Capital Region (NCR), Rizal, […]

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Blood Type to Be Indicated in All Government Identification Cards, Certificates and Licenses – GONZALES

  The House of Representatives has unanimously approved on third and final reading House Bill 1530 which mandates all government agencies to indicate the blood type of the individual applying for an identification card, certificate and license. The bill states it is the policy of the State to protect and promote the right of health […]

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Exclude BSP Check Clearing Unit from Work Suspension Orders – PIMENTEL

  Stressing the negative impact on the business sector by government directives suspending work in government offices in instances that do not include regular holidays nor inclement weather, Senate President Koko Pimentel III called on the Executive Department to exclude the units involved in check clearing of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) from work […]

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Funding for Bill Seeking to Protect Senior Citizens from Violence Approved – NOGRALES

  The House committee on appropriations chaired by Rep. Karlo Alexei Nograles (1st District, Davao City) has approved the funding provision of a substitute bill seeking to protect senior citizens from violence. The approved Section 27 of the unnumbered substitute bill provides that the amount necessary to implement the provisions of the “Anti-Elder Abuse Act” […]

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More Equitable and Affordable Cancer Treatment for All Filipinos – ANGARA

  Senator Sonny Angara has filed a bill that seeks to make cancer treatment and care more equitable and affordable for all Filipinos. “Cancer pushes Filipino families deeper into poverty. Its treatment costs are catastrophic and the economic burden is overwhelming. Social safety nets are limited, with patients and their families often spending on laboratory […]

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Anti-Scam Seminar-Forum for Migrant Workers – VILLAR

  In line with its sustained advocacy to protect the best interests of our Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families, the Villar Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance (SIPAG) recently conducted an anti-scam seminar-forum that provided tips to migrant workers on how to avoid and combat scammers. The forum dubbed, “Huwag Magpaloko: Alagaan […]