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The Senate adopted a resolution condemning the rampant killings and acts of violence against members of the legal profession and urging the President to take the necessary steps to ensure their safety and protection. Senate Resolution No. 691 was introduced by Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon and Senators Sonny Angara, Pia Cayetano, Kiko Pangilinan, Koko […]
Senator Joel Villanueva, chairman of the Senate committee on labor, filed a bill expanding the list of prohibited acts in the Labor Code that constitute discrimination against women. “As presently worded, the Labor Code of the Philippines already prohibits certain acts of discrimination against women,” Villanueva said in the bill. “The law should adapt to […]
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez emphasized the need for provisional safeguard measures on the auto industry following news that Nissan Philippines will be shutting its operations. Nissan recently informed the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) that Nissan will cease assembling its Almera model in the country in line with the group’s global plan to optimize […]
Expressing his gratitude over the successful repatriation of Malik Darimbang, an overseas Filipino worker who was stuck in Saudi Arabia for six years due to a legal battle, Senator Bong Go met with Darimbang and renewed his push for the passage of his priority bill creating the Department of Overseas Filipinos (DOFil). “Masaya ako na […]
In a bid to protect environment protection officers, particularly forest rangers, who are continually on the receiving end of acts of violence and impunity, Senator Nancy Binay filed Senate Bill No. 1878 creating the Environmental Protection and Enforcement Bureau (EPEB) under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The bureau would strengthen the DENR’s […]
Telecommuting work arrangements keep workers safe from infectious diseases like COVID-19 and maintain their productivity since they can continue fulfilling their duties and responsibilities wherever they are, according to Senator Joel Villanueva. While the rising threats to public health triggering a slowdown in the economy, Villanueva explained that companies can mitigate the impact if parts […]
Senator Dick Gordon, chairman of the committee on Justice and Human Rights, said the proposed Philippine Marshal Service will prevent cases where judges are prevented from holding trial in their assigned salas thru intimidation, which is what has been happening in some areas in the country. “There have occasions, for example, and I’m sure both […]
A young lawmaker from Rizal is proposing the creation of a government body tasked with protecting the Sierra Madre mountain range. Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles is pushing for the establishment of the Sierra Madre Development Authority to prevent its wanton destruction and ensure balanced development. “We must always be mindful of the need […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Department of Finance (DOF) to carefully study how it plans to protect the jobs of thousands of Filipinos if Congress approves the proposed Corporate Income Tax Incentives Reform Act (CITIRA). Gatchalian, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Economic Affairs, expressed his apprehension on the passage of CITIRA, especially […]
Several government agencies have committed to coordinate and work on policies to address the exploitation of women and children in the country’s tourism industry. The Tourism Integrates, Support and Minds Women’s Respect and Child Safety (TourISM WoRCS) was initiated by the Department of Tourism (DOT) to ensure that women and children are given protection in […]