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Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo yesterday said the proposal of the Consultative Committee reviewing the 1987 constitution to include environmental rights in the Bill of the Rights could not have come at a more opportune time given the dilemma in Boracay and other tourism destinations. “It’s not only timely but a step in the right […]
“With the takeover of Grab of the operations of Uber, the ride-hailing industry in the Philippines becomes a virtual monopoly, thereby removing the options or alternatives of Filipinos to choose which company can provide a faster, cheaper, and better service. This monopoly should be averted at the soonest possible time.” This monopoly should be averted […]
“The wheels of justice have finally caught up with the killers of Joanna Demafelis, and this is good, but what is better is when there are no more other cases like this ever again. There should no longer be a next time, another dead OFW.” This, according to Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, Vice […]
“To be sure, this is one big step towards becoming a world-class society.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winston ‘Winnie’ Castelo who recently welcomed the announcement of the Department of Budget Management (DBM) that it will launch a program to turn places greener in the cities of Metro Manila and other parts of the […]
“Prevention is always better than cure. We have to guarantee the safety and security of our workers before everything gets worse. This time is now.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo who called on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Department of Labor (DOLE) to get the country’s contingency teams in […]
“Senior citizens have special geriatric or medical needs, and this requires the establishment of a specialized medical facility.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo, principal author of HB 3889 or the Act Establishing A Senior Citizens Hospital in Quezon City to be known as the Quezon City Senior Citizens Hospital. “This bill invigorates […]
“We cannot just sit back, relax, and watch government buildings burn.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, chairman of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development, during the fire today at the University of the Philippines (UP) Shopping Center. By virtue of Presidential Proclamation 115-A, the month of March was declared as […]
“The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is suffering from worsening congestion problems as its four passenger terminals serve about 40 per cent more than its designated capacity.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, Chairman of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development. “NAIA was designed to accommodate only up to 30 million […]
“When we hear about the word senior, we immediately think about the word old. We have to change this to either love or care, at least in the form of assistance and benefits. This is the mindset of not just a respectful but, more importantly, a grateful generation.” This shared Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” […]
“We have to fix the problem instead of fixing the blame. Since the problem lies in the provision of a law, then the solution is for lawmakers to change it.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, a member of the House Committee on Energy, in reference to the Malampaya Fund. The Malampaya […]