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HOUSE APPROVES BILL STRENGTHENING GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS BOARD – CASTELO

The House of Representatives unanimously approved on third and final reading House Bill No. 8910 which seeks to strengthen the Games and Amusements Board (GAB). HB 8910, principally authored by Reps. Winston Castelo (2nd District, Quezon City), Strike Revilla (2nd District, Cavite), and the late Rodel Batocabe (Party-list, AKO BICOL), received 185 positive votes from […]

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HOUSE APPROVES RAINWATER HARVESTING FACILITY BILL ON SECOND READING – CASTELO

The House of Representatives approved on second reading House Bill No. 4340 or the proposed “Rainwater Harvesting Facility Act,” which seeks to require the establishment and maintenance of rainwater harvesting facilities in all new institutional, commercial, and residential development projects in Metro Manila. HB 4340, principally authored by Quezon City 2nd District Rep. Winston Castelo […]

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INCLUDE MOTORBIKE TAXIS IN RIDE-HAILING SERVICES – CASTELO

The technology-driven ride hailing services have extended to motorcycles, which makes it imperative for the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to be a step ahead and put the mode of public vehicle under its wing, Quezon City Rep. Winston Castelo said. The LTFRB refuses to consider ride hailing motorcycles or Habal-Habal as public […]

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FINISH FLOOD PROJECTS BEFORE JUNE – CASTELO

With the funds made available for the $500 million (P25 billion) Metro Manila Flood Control Management Project (MMFCMP), the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) should give it priority and have the project completed before the rainy season starts in June, Quezon City Rep. Winston Castelo said. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and […]