Senator Lito Lapid has filed a bill that would grant a 20 percent discount to indigent job applicants when it comes to paying fees and charges for certain certificates and clearances issued by government agencies for employment purposes. “Nais po nating bigyan ng patas na oportunidad ang ating...
The Commission on Audit (COA) has affirmed its 2020 decision which held liable former Manila mayor Jose L. Atienza Jr. and former city legal officer Melchor R. Monsod in the notice of disallowance (ND) for P34.7 million payment for a property bought by the city government in 2001. It dismissed the...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid has filed a measure seeking to mandate the placement of automated external defibrillators (AED) in public spaces such as government buildings, offices, courts, schools, public parks and markets. Lapid said the bill aims to provide immediate, life-saving,...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid has filed a bill seeking to address the working conditions of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) workers, noting the high levels of stress they are exposed to to meet the industry’s increasing demands. “Since its establishment in the country, the...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid has called on the Senate to pass into law a bill that fully exempts qualified overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from taking Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs in the Philippines. In filing Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2349, Lapid sought to amend...
Senator Pia Cayetano on Tuesday, July 25 hailed the Philippines’ historic victory at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Senator Pia S. Cayetano, head of the Philippine delegation to the ongoing FIFA Women's World Cup, with members of the Philippine Women's National Football Team. (Photo courtesy of...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid on Thursday, July 6 expressed his belief that whatever tourism campaign slogan is used by the Philippine government, it still delivers the same message and appeal. Sen. Manuel "Lito"...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid has called for the passage of a bill seeking to further provide discounts to senior citizens, by giving them the five percent discount on water and electricity bills. Lapid, in filing Senate Bill No. 2169, also proposed that senior citizens be exempted from the 12...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid on Friday, May 26 pushed for the use of home solar panel systems in the country. Lapid, who filed Senate Bill No. 2138 or the proposed Net-Metering Program for Renewable Energy (RE) options, said such moves can help address the current power crisis being...
Senator Lito Lapid (Senate PRIB) Senator Manuel ‘’Lito’’ Lapid led the inauguration Friday, April 21 of the newly-constructed Infectuous Diseases Unit (IDU) of the Gat Andres Bonifacio Medical Center in Tondo, Manila. The opening was held Friday although it was a holiday, Lapid said. Lapid...
The Senate has adopted a resolution congratulating and commending Filipino actor Romeo “John” Gonzales Arcilla for winning the coveted Volpi Cup for best actor in the 78th Annual Venice International Film Festival. It was Sen. Manuel “Lito” Lapid who introduced Senate Resolution No. 490....
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid is now pushing passage of a bill that seeks to strengthen the promotion and delivery of mental health services amid the rising cases of mental health issues among learners and school personnel. Lapid, in filing Senate Bill No. 1795 or the proposed “Basic Education...
