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Senate Committee on Migrant Workers Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo expressed concern over the situation of Filipinos in Taiwan amid the escalating tensions between Taiwan and China due to Beijing’s military drills. As such, Tulfo immediately contacted Cheloy Garafil, the Chairperson and Resident Representative of the Manila Economic & Cultural Office (MECO) in Taiwan, to inquire […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero has asked the Philippine missions to account for all Filipinos in earthquake-hit Myanmar and Thailand and ensure that all possible help is extended to them, as he commiserated with families and victims of the powerful temblor that rocked the neighboring countries. Escudero said the Philippine embassies in Yangon and Bangkok should […]
Manila Second District Congressman Rolando Valeriano filed a House resolution (HR 2257) calling for a “comprehensive inspection and audit of bridges, flyovers, overpasses, viaducts, aqueducts, and similar structures, to determine their structural integrity, safety, and fitness for continued public use, to prevent the collapse of such public infrastructures from recurring.” “This can be a daunting task for […]
Senator Grace Poe sounded the alarm over the cases of deaths and injuries due to road mishaps as she bats for the urgent passage of a transportation safety bill she filed in the Senate. “Lives are lost and injuries are sustained daily by motorists for reasons that could have been prevented in the first place. […]
Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo urged local governments and resort operators to remain vigilant in promoting the safety of tourists. “We must never let our guard down when it comes to ensuring public safety at all times in our tourist destinations,” said Rillo, who serves as vice chairperson of the House committee on tourism. The […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is steadfast in its commitment to maintaining the integrity and enhancing the appeal of the Panguil Bay Bridge in Northern Mindanao. DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain led the inspection on December 14, 2024 of rectification activities for the bridge’s asphalt layer and thermoplastic pavement markings, underscoring […]
Committee on Public Services Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo conducted a surprise inspection in Binangonan Port, Rizal where a motorbanca capsized last year resulting in the deaths of 27 people. Said issue was also investigated at the Senate on the same year. In his inspection, Tulfo saw the various violations of some boats, including life vests […]
Amid the Senate work suspension due to typhoon Enteng recently, Senator Raffy Tulfo coordinated with various government agencies under his Senate Public Services Committee through a zoom meeting. Tulfo immediately warned the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to ensure strict monitoring and inspection of all sea vessels. The legislator stressed that no maritime vessels should be […]
Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles on Thursday lauded the signing into law of the Eddie Garcia Act by Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. “Nagagalak tayo na sa wakas, pagkatapos ng ilang taon na pagsisikap ay napirmahan na ang Eddie Garcia Act. Malaking tagumpay ito para sa mga manggagawa sa movie and television industry,” Nograles, who […]
Very good news for workers in the movie and television industry. This was how Senator Robin Padilla described the signing into law by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of Republic Act 11996, An Act Protecting the Welfare of Workers in the Movie and Television Industry. Padilla – who made a name as an action star, director […]