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“Barangay health workers, for the most part, engage in voluntary service in looking after the wellness of the people in our communities. They go above and beyond the call of their duties and take care of the sick. They help ensure that people in the barangays who have less in life would have more in […]
“The worsening traffic situation in Metro Manila now costs PhP 3.5 billion per day in lost opportunities, according to a recent study made by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This is equivalent to almost PhP 1.3 trillion in a year.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, Chairman of the House Committee […]
House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs Vice Chairperson Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo said that other foreign governments should take steps to ensure the safety of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in their respective jurisdictions after the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued an administrative order for the total ban of deployment of all workers to […]
“The proposed shift to a federal system of government will ease congestion and resolve the traffic in Metro Manila by spreading economic development and creating opportunities in the countryside.” This according to administration stalwart Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, chairman of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development. Castelo said “the concentration of political […]
Administration stalwart Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo urged President Rodrigo Duterte to create an independent commission to conduct a unified and in-depth investigation into the Dengvaxia dengue vaccine controversy, stressing the need for a collaborative, coordinated, and comprehensive plan of action to address the numerous issues unearthed by the parallel inquiries into the Dengvaxia […]
There are over one million reasons for Quezon City to establish its own city college – and that number is growing every year. This according to Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, who said that the establishment of a Pamantasan ng Lungsod Quezon (PLQ) is long overdue given the city’s growing school-age population. “QC is […]
“When there is political will, there is a way.” This, according to Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, who lauded the success of President Rodrigo Duterte’s unrelenting campaign against crimes and the illegal drug trade. Castelo was reacting to the results of the recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey that showed drops in the annual […]
“Workers are the backbone of business. Business is the heartbeat of progress. Progress is the footprint of a world-class society. Therefore, a world-class society protects the rights, and promotes the welfare, of its workers.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, Chairman of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development and Vice Chairman […]
“No Filipino should ever be called a squatter in his own country. No matter how they may be referred to as informal settlers, the fact remains that they are ‘homeless’ in a way. A world-class country cannot consist of homeless citizens.” This according to Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, chairman of the House Committee on Metro […]
“We have to do more for our modern day heroes. They deserve no less.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, vice chairman of the House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs. President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed concern over the reported deaths of seven overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Kuwait. According to reports, they […]