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UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE LAW TO HELP POOR, SAVE LIVES – CASTELO

Even without an ID one can already avail of primary health care services. Membership is now automatic. Quezon City 2nd District Rep. Winnie Castelo said that under the Universal Health Care Law, Filipinos will be automatically enrolled in the proposed National Health Insurance Program (NHIP), allowing everybody to avail of preventive, promotive, curative, rehabilitative, and […]

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MAYWEATHER SHOULD FIGHT PACQUIAO AT THE PHILIPPINE ARENA – CASTELO

After Senator Manny Pacquiao’s convincing victory over challenger Adrian Broner, world champ Floyd Mayweather should now fight the people’s champ at the Philippine Arena, said Quezon City 2nd District Rep. Winnie Castelo. “After all, Pacquiao succeeded in meeting the condition for his rematch with Floyd and that is to get past Broner,” Castelo said. “In […]

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COME UP WITH REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR MOTORCYCLES AS PUVs – CASTELO TO DOTr, LTFRB

The House Committee on Metro Manila Development asked the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to immediately come up with the necessary guidelines in compliance with Section 7 of Republic Act 4136 and allow the registration of motorcycles as alternative public utility vehicles (PUV) in Metro Manila. During […]

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CASTELO TO CHAIR SUB-COMMITTEE OF CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT PANEL ON URBAN POOR HOUSING

“We have already done a lot, but there is still more to do. We will not stop until we have done everything for those who have less in life.” This is the promise made by Quezon City 2nd District Rep. Winnie Castelo, after Speaker Gloria Arroyo announced the reconstitution of the Congressional Oversight Panel for […]

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PASSPORT DATA LOSS INCIDENT SHOULD NOT BE REPEATED WITH NATIONAL ID SYSTEM – CASTELO

When did the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) discover that its official passport contractor ran off with the data of applicants? What has the DFA done to address this serious issue involving the privacy of individuals and the security of the state? Why has there been no official pronouncements from the DFA regarding this matter […]

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RELEASE 13TH MONTH PAY, CHRISTMAS BONUS AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE – CASTELO

Considering how small the pay hike was for workers in Metro Manila, Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo has called on employers to release their 13th month pay and bonuses as early as possible. By doing so, Castelo said workers can already buy their needs for Christmas like food and gifts while prices are not yet […]

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WHERE IS THE ANTI-FLOOD PROJECT FOR METRO MANILA? – CASTELO

Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo wants answers from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) as to why Metro Manila was left flooded last Saturday and Sunday by the monsoon rains. Castelo, Chairman of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development said Metro Manila and its suburbs […]