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CO THANKS SENATE FOR APPROVING BHW MAGNA CARTA

BHW Party-list Representative Angelica Natasha Co expressed her gratitude to the entire Senate for approving the proposed Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers on 3rd and final reading. “Matapos po ang mahabang panahong paghihintay, pasado na po sa Senado ang ating Magna Carta for BHW sa 3rd and Final Reading,” Co said. “Buong puso pong nagpapasalamat ang […]

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BRGY HEALTH WORKERS MAGNA CARTA GETS SENATE OK

Senator Loren Legarda lauded the Senate’s approval of Senate Bill No. 2838, or the Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers, on its third and final reading, marking a historic milestone in recognizing the dedication and sacrifices of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs). “For decades, our Barangay Health Workers have been the silent guardians of our communities, […]

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BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS MAGNA CARTA GETS SENATE OK

Senate President Chiz Escudero said institutionalizing the benefits and incentives for barangay health workers (BHWs) is a fitting tribute to community primary healthcare providers as essential partners of government in ensuring the people’s well-being at grassroots level. According to Escudero, one of the authors of Senate Bill No. 2838 or the Magna Carta of Barangay […]

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LEGARDA FILES DRRM WORKERS MAGNA CARTA BILL

Citing the importance of DRRM workers to the country, Senator Loren Legarda filed Senate Bill No. 2927, or the Magna Carta for Public Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Workers. Legarda said it is important for the bill to be passed into law to help recognize the efforts of DRRM workers in a country that […]

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SENATE URGED: PASS MAGNA CARTA FOR BHWS

AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes is urging fellow lawmakers in the Senate to prioritize the passage of the proposed Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers (BHWs). “We urge the Senate to prioritize the passage of its version of the Magna Carta for BHWs. Matagal na po nagtitiis ang ating mga BHWs at siguro naman […]

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SENATE, HOUSE RECONCILES ON SEAFARERS’ LAW

The Senate and the House of Representatives in a bicameral conference meeting successfully resolved the disagreeing provisions of the upper and lower house versions of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers. Headed by Senator Raffy Tulfo, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Migrant Workers, the Senate panel also includes Senate Majority Floor Leader Joel Villanueva, […]

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VILLAFUERTE TO SENATE: PASS BHW MAGNA CARTA

Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte is calling on the Senate to consider passing after the congressional break the House-passed  Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) that aims to give job security to our barangay health workers (BHWs) and thereby “de-politicize” their employment in local government units (LGUs). This way, BHWs qualified to receive a broad […]

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MAGNA CARTA FOR SEAFARERS GETS SENATORS’ SUPPORT

Senator Raffy Tulfo expressed elation over the overwhelming support he received from his colleagues for his call for the swift passage into law of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers. Tulfo, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Migrant Workers, said he is happy to receive support both from the majority and minority bloc. Among those […]

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CUA BATS FOR BRGY WORKERS’ MAGNA CARTA ENACTMENT

Quirino governor and Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president Dax Cua thanked the Senate for tackling proposals to provide a P3,000 monthly allowance, among other benefits, to barangay workers. “I wish to thank the Senate for deliberating on the Magna Carta for Barangay Officials, Personnel and Volunteer Workers. I hope that this measure […]

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MAGNA CARTA FOR FILIPINO SEAFARERS GETS HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a measure that seeks to protect the rights and interests of Filipino seafarers, ensuring that they have “full protection” before, during, and after employment, especially in the event of maritime accidents, epidemics or pandemics, or other natural or man-made crisis. Voting 304 against 4, the […]