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Senator Loren Legarda, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Culture and the Arts, formally sponsored a landmark measure institutionalizing the Schools of Living Traditions (SLT), a decisive step toward safeguarding Indigenous knowledge systems and community-based cultural practices. The bill seeks to amend Republic Act No. 10066, or the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009, by […]
Committee on Labor & Employment Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo has filed a measure seeking to ensure the welfare and protection of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) workers, especially during calamities and hazardous conditions. In filing Senate Bill (SB) No. 1493 or the “BPO Workers’ Welfare and Protection Act,” Tulfo also seeks to enhance job security and […]
She resembles a mother who would always protect her kids from danger or destruction. This was how Senate Environment Panel Vice Chairman Senator Erwin Tulfo described the Sierra Madre mountain range during the height of Super Typhoon Uwan’s recent onslaught. In a privileged speech recently, Tulfo urged colleagues to step up efforts to safeguard the […]
Senator Camille Villar, the youngest senator of the 20th Congress, filed a bill seeking stronger protection for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) workers. The earthquake that hit the province of Cebu recently underscored the urgency of the measure as Villar called out Cebu-based firms that forced employees back to work amid the recent disaster. Cebu-based BPO […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso pledged stronger safety measures in Malate Koreatown, assuring the Korean Embassy of a secure environment for Korean tourists, investors, and residents.Domagoso made the commitment during a congratulatory luncheon hosted by Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Sang-hwa and the Manila Koreatown Association. The Korean Ambassador noted that the […]
Senator Bong Go has filed Senate Bill No. 667 at the start of the 20th Congress, seeking to promote the protection and welfare of media and entertainment workers in the Philippines. The proposed measure reflects Go’s recognition of the vital role of these workers and addresses the risks and vulnerabilities they face in their profession. […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan called for urgent and concrete government action to ensure the safety and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), following alarming reports of violence and unsafe conditions affecting Filipino workers abroad. “Our OFWs are modern-day heroes. They endure separation from their families, unable to go home even for the holidays and special occasions, […]
Senator Bong Go once again underscored his unwavering commitment to championing the rights and welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), emphasizing that they deserve continuous government support and protection. During his recent visit to Hong Kong where he met with OFWs alongside former President Rodrigo Duterte, Go listened to the concerns of migrant workers and […]
The United Senior Citizens Party-list is calling for more protection for the elderly against abuse. “Reports of elderly abuse continue to come up. Only this month we have had at least two cases of horrendous crimes committed against the elderly. We appeal to the government to exert greater effort to protect our sector,” United Senior […]
Several flood control projects were recently completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to protect a riverside neighborhood inhabited by a fishing community in Barangay Muzon, Malabon City. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH National Capital Region Director Loreta Malaluan, said that in the calendar year 2024, a total […]