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Senator Joel Villanueva lauded the latest achievement of the Philippines by being the first country to meet all the requirements of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). The EITI is an internationally recognized framework and practice that monitors revenue and public benefit from mining and other extractive resources. According to the ‘Validation’ report which […]
Senator Joel Villanueva filed a measure that mandates establishments to give 100 percent of its collected service charge and tips to their employees. Currently, Article 96 of the Labor Code provides that employees are entitled to only 85 percent of the service charge paid by customers in hotels, restaurants and similar establishments while 15 […]
Senator Joel Villanueva called for the retention of tax incentives being given to business process outsourcing (BPO) companies such as Regional Operating Headquarters (ROHQs). Republic Act No. 8756 defines ROHQ as “any foreign business entity formed, organized, and existing under any laws other than those of the Philippines whose purpose is to service its […]
The Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development chaired by Senator Joel Villanueva tackled a proposed measure which seeks to amend the 40-year-old Labor Code. The Committee discussed Senate Bill No. 1571 or An Act Amending Article 83 of the Labor Code espousing alternative working arrangements filed by Villanueva. Under SBN 1571, […]
Senator Joel Villanueva has emphasized the need for an intensified campaign that would give awareness regarding mental health and suicide prevention. Villanueva acknowledged underreported cases of suicide due to social stigma against people with suicidal tendencies. “This stigma must now be removed. Education regarding mental health and suicide prevention must be intensified and give […]
Senator Joel Villanueva has filed a bill that gives employees and employers an option to adopt flexible working arrangements. Senate Bill No. 1571 espouses alternative working arrangements that allow both employer and employee to agree on a beneficial arrangement of work that works best for both parties. It amends Article 83 of the Labor […]
Senator Joel Villanueva urged the organizers of the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games to consider holding the sports event at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) secretary and 2019 SEA Games organizing committee chairman Alan Peter Cayetano recently revealed that the Philippines will host the international sports event across […]
The Senate Committee on Youth chaired by Senator Joel Villanueva tackled a bill seeking to exempt first-time job seekers from paying fees and charges collected by various government agencies for the issuance of documents needed for employment. Under Senate Bill No. 1426 or the “First-time Jobseekers Assistance Act”, exemption from paying government fees and […]
Senator Joel Villanueva sought for the immediate passage of Senate Bill No. 1311 or the Expanded Anti-Red Tape Act of 2017, a proposal that aims to address delays and inaction in issuing licenses and permits by government agencies. The bill amends the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007, a landmark legislation aimed at combating corruption, […]
Senator Joel Villanueva has called for the immediate prioritization of a bill promoting a safer workplace following the recent collapse of a Skyway Stage 3 structure in Makati City. The said incident reportedly caused injuries to five construction workers of DM Consunji Inc. (DMCI) and two vehicles were also damaged. Villanueva cited the lack […]