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NEW AIRPORT TO ACCOMMODATE 100 MILLION PASSENGERS PER YEAR – CASTELO

“There is a need to decongest Metro Manila because the economic losses due to traffic has risen to PhP 3.5 billion per day. This is just unconscionable.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo, chairman of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development. The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) chaired by President Rodrigo Duterte […]

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FREE HOSPITALIZATION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS – CASTELO

“It is the responsibility of the government to improve the welfare of its people, especially those who need it most.”

 This according to Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo, principal author of House Bill 6194 which seeks to provide free hospitalization for senior citizens. “Senior citizens, because of their old age, are vulnerable to health risks […]

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PREVENT MONOPOLY IN RIDE-HAILING SERVICES – CASTELO

“With the takeover of Grab of the operations of Uber, the ride-hailing industry in the Philippines becomes a virtual monopoly, thereby removing the options or alternatives of Filipinos to choose which company can provide a faster, cheaper, and better service. This monopoly should be averted at the soonest possible time.” This monopoly should be averted […]

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DFA, DOLE MUST GET READY IN THE WAKE OF MISSILE ATTACKS IN SAUDI ARABIA – CASTELO

“Prevention is always better than cure. We have to guarantee the safety and security of our workers before everything gets worse. This time is now.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo who called on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Department of Labor (DOLE) to get the country’s contingency teams in […]

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ESTABLISH SENIOR CITIZENS HOSPITAL – CASTELO

“Senior citizens have special geriatric or medical needs, and this requires the establishment of a specialized medical facility.” This according to Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo, principal author of HB 3889 or the Act Establishing A Senior Citizens Hospital in Quezon City to be known as the Quezon City Senior Citizens Hospital. “This bill invigorates […]

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BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS DESERVE FREE PHILHEALTH COVERAGE – CASTELO

“Barangay health workers, for the most part, engage in voluntary service in looking after the wellness of the people in our communities. They go above and beyond the call of their duties and take care of the sick. They help ensure that people in the barangays who have less in life would have more in […]