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To show recognition for the valuable contribution of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), Senator Sonny Angara has urged the government to strengthen its programs and services for OFW families here in the country. “Habang malayo ang ating mga OFW sa kanilang pamilya, tungkulin ng gobyerno na alagaan ang mga anak, asawa, magulang, at kapatid na naiwan […]
Senator Sonny Angara urged the government to target its educational assistance to the four million out-of-school children and youth in the country. “While it’s back to school for 28 million students, there are still some 3.8 million out-of-school children and youth out there who need government’s assistance so they can have access to quality education. […]
Senator Sonny Angara echoed the call of the World Bank that providing more high-paying jobs is crucial in reducing poverty faster. In its recent report on the poverty assessment of the Philippines, the World Bank said that although the country’s economy continues to grow, poverty remains high and the pace of poverty reduction has been […]
Senator Sonny Angara has renewed his call for the expansion of PhilHealth’s primary care benefit package, which includes free check-ups, laboratory tests and medicines, for all Filipinos. Angara pointed out that expanding the coverage of the primary care benefit package would help improve the financial status of PhilHealth in the long run. “The primary care […]
Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for the passage of a bill that seeks to grant discount on books, school supplies and other basic services to underprivileged students in all levels in the country. “Balik eskwela na naman. Siguradong excited na ang mga bata mamili ng mga bagong gamit sa school, pero para sa mga magulang, […]
Senator Sonny Angara expressed his thanks to the public for commiserating with his family on the death of Senate President Edgardo Angara and for giving their heartfelt tribute to his father for his achievements as a senator and an educator. In front of mourners and supporters inside the Malcolm Hall of the University of the […]
Starting May 15, around 1.5 million government employees will receive bigger mid-year bonuses pursuant to the law that raised the ceiling of tax-free bonuses and benefits. Under Republic Act 10963 or the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law, the 13th month pay and other benefits, including productivity incentives and Christmas bonuses, are exempted […]
Senator Sonny Angara lauded the Duterte administration for its handling of the diplomatic row with Kuwait, and for securing the memorandum of agreement that aims to ensure better working conditions for Filipino workers in the Gulf state. “We give credit to the administration for moving quickly to diffuse the tension so as to ensure the […]
Senator Sonny Angara underscored the need to strengthen the capability of local government units (LGUs) to effectively deliver frontline basic services for citizens as a means to facilitate inclusive growth. “For growth to be inclusive, we need to capacitate LGUs by giving them more powers and funds to ensure a more efficient, effective and responsive […]
Senator Sonny Angara called on the government to come up with a clear reintegration plan that would ensure job and livelihood opportunities for returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Kuwait. “There is no better way to encourage OFWs in Kuwait to return than an assurance that they will have great opportunities here – that they […]