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LEE: EXPEDITE UNLOADING OF RICE SHIPMENTS AT PORTS

Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee has called on the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to expedite the unloading of rice shipments at the country’s ports to increase the supply and lower the price of rice in the market. Lee’s call comes amid port congestion, which has been a significant hurdle […]

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LEE HITS DOH OVER SLOW HIKE IN PHILHEALTH BENEFITS

“Napakatagal na nga, tingi-tingi pa ang benepisyong sinasagot ng PhilHealth. Manhid na ba tayo?” This was the statement of Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee as he questioned the Department of Health (DOH) over the slow implementation of more increases in health benefits covered by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). Lee pointed out that with […]

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LEE BATS FOR INFORMATION DRIVE ON GENERIC MEDS

“Access sa de-kalidad at murang gamot, gawin na natin!”   This is what Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee said as he filed House Resolution (HR) No. 1986 to conduct an inquiry on the implementation of the Republic Act (RA) No. 9502 or the “Cheaper Medicines Act of 2008” and RA 6675 or the “Generics Act of […]

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LEE WANTS ANOTHER 30% HIKE IN PHILHEALTH BENEFITS

Amid the transfer of the P89.9 billion excess funds of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to the national treasury, Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee filed House Resolution No. 1900, urging the state health insurer to implement another round of 30% increase in all its benefit packages and coverage. Lee’s HR 1900 seeks to determine […]

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FOOD SECURITY WITH ANTI-AGRI ECONOMIC SABOTAGE ACT

With the recent ratification of the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee said that going after smugglers, hoarders, price manipulators and cartels would effectively bring down food prices which remains to be the main contributor to the overall inflation which rose to 4.4 percent in July. During his trip to Davao Region, […]

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OCTA PLACES AGRI IN 6th SPOT IN PARTY LIST SURVEY

Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee has expressed elation over AGRI Party-list being the Top 6 in Tugon ng Masa survey, an independent and non-partisan poll conducted by OCTA Research from June 26 – July 1, 2024 with a sample size of 1,200 respondents.  According to the survey, if May 2025 elections were held during the […]

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LEE LEADS AID DISTRIBUTION TO CARINA-HIT FAMILIES

Amid the onslaught of Typhoon Carina, Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee opened the headquarters of AGRI Party-list on Wednesday to provide shelter, food and medicines for stranded families. As of writing, the headquarters situated at Araneta Avenue corner Quezon Avenue, is currently housing more than 170 families who were displaced due to heavy floods sweeping […]

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LEE WANTS HOUSE PROBE ON ILLEGAL ORGAN TRADE

“Pakikipagkasundo sa demonyo!” This is how AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee described the reported illicit trade of organs where health workers such as nurses and doctors are allegedly involved. Lee, a staunch health advocate, filed House Resolution No. 1803 urging the Congress to investigate the illegal sale of kidneys and other internal organs […]

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LEE TO GOV’T: TAG KADIWA BILL AS PRIORITY MEASURE

With the planned expansion of Program 29 in areas outside Metro Manila, Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to include House Bill No. 3957 or the “Kadiwa Agri Food-Terminal Act” as a priority measure in the Third Regular Session of the 19th Congress. Under Lee’s measure, Kadiwa centers will be […]

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LEE BATS FOR PH-WIDE DRINKING WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

“Bansa tayong napaliligiran ng tubig pero uhaw at tuyot ang milyon-milyong Pilipino sa ligtas na inumin.” This is what Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee lamented as he filed a measure which aims to construct a potable water supply system throughout the country in three years to address the need of millions of Filipinos, especially in […]