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Senator Joel Villanueva recently sought the passage of a law which aims to improve the country’s waste disposal management of beverage containers. Villanueva has filed Senate Bill No. 1032 or the Beverage Container Disposal Act, which mandates the beverage industry to prepare, submit, and implement a management plan that sets out an effective disposal mechanism […]
Senator Joel Villanueva lauded the signing of Republic Act 11014 declaring January 23 of every year a special working holiday in the entire country to commemorate the inauguration of the First Philippine Republic held on January 23, 1899, at the Barasoain Church in the City of Malolos, Bulacan. Villanueva, author of the measure who hails […]
Senator Joel Villanueva suggested a more practical solution in resolving Boracay’s woes instead of a complete shutdown that might affect the island’s tourism and economic activities. For Villanueva, it would be better if the government would take a firmer and more aggressive stance against violators by penalizing them and let the compliant establishments remain open. […]
Senator Joel Villanueva called on the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to shape up in enforcing occupational safety and health standards (OSHS) following the deadly fire at Waterfront Manila Pavilion Hotel & Casino in Ermita, Manila. “We call on the DOLE to step up its enforcement of OSH standards. Lapses have been too many […]
Senator Joel Villanueva emphasized the need for the immediate passage of a measure aimed at improving the Philhealth benefits and providing coverage to all Filipinos. Senate Bill No. 60 or the Enhanced Universal Healthcare Act of 2016 filed by Villanueva together with Senators Ralph Recto and Win Gatchalian proposes to expand the benefit packages being […]
Senator Joel Villanueva vowed to come up with a genuine anti-discrimination law which will protect not just the civil rights and legal privileges of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders (LGBT) but also the people’s rights to exercise their religious freedom. “We just want to make sure that the bill does not cause harm to our […]
Senator Joel Villanueva pinpointed the lapses in the guidelines of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources- Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) in the processing and issuance of environmental compliance certificates (ECCs) to establishments in Boracay. The EMB is the bureau under the DENR that is tasked with ensuring establishments’ compliance with environmental laws in environmentally-critical […]
Senator Joel Villanueva sought the protection and job security of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reservists who are called to fulfill their military service. In a co-sponsorship speech, Villanueva shared the sacrifices of the AFP reservists, who had to take a leave from their current jobs and be away from their families to perform […]
Senator Joel Villanueva has expressed alarm over the reported lapses and irregularities of the National Food Authority (NFA) when it comes to its rice procurement process. “What happened to the NFA’s procurement process especially the NFA people who directly buy and sell from the farmers in the agricultural regions?” Villanueva asked NFA administrator Jason Aquino […]
Senator Joel Villanueva filed a resolution seeking to inquire and review the approval and monitoring process of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for the applications of Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECCs). Villanueva sought the inquiry in relation to the recent issue surrounding Boracay Island where some establishments in the area were found non-compliant […]