Senator Joel Villanueva has renewed his push for better and timely pay raises through a living wage criterion that would set the minimum wage rates nationwide. Villanueva, chair of the Senate Committee on Labor and Employment, reiterated that his bill on setting standards for a living wage would...
Senator Joel Villanueva expressed confidence that Senate President Francis Chiz Escudero will retain his position to lead the Upper Chamber in the 20th Congress. “Kung ngayon ang botohan, alam na natin, I think your information is as good as mine, na si Senate President Chiz Escudero will be...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The provincial government of Cagayan has offered a P2-million reward for individuals who would give information leading to the identification of the gunman and mastermind in the gun slaying of Rizal, Cagayan Mayor Joel Ruma on April 23. Ruma was conducting a campaign...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Tuesday, June 17 called on the Marcos administration to remain neutral even as the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates. Pimentel said the best that the Philippine government can do as Israel and Iran continue to trade strikes is...
Senators hit back at accusations made by House of Representatives Spokesperson Princess Abante, claiming the Senate “killed” the proposed P200 daily minimum wage hike, saying it was the lower chamber’s delays and last-minute actions that doomed the measure. Senator Joel Villanueva, chair of...
President Marcos said he is looking into the complaint by employees of the Bureau of Immigration (BI), alleging BI Commissioner Joel Viado of corruption. In an interview on Tuesday, June 10, Marcos said they continue to investigate corruption allegations such as this. "Well, of course, we are...
Senator Joel Villanueva on Monday, June 9 questioned the House of Representative’s perceived lack of sincerity to pass the measure increasing the daily minimum wage of workers in the private sector, complaining that the Senate has yet to receive the formal copy of the House version of the bill....
A barangay captain was gunned down in Talavera, Nueva Ecija on Monday morning, June 9. Police identified the victim as Barangay Calipahan, Talavera Captain Joel Damacio. Investigation said the 49-year-old victim was on his way home from a Brigada Eskwela activity on board a motorcycle when he shot...
JT 's Manukan Grille is expanding its footprint in Singapore with the grand opening of its second location at IMM Mall, marking a year since the Filipino barbecue brand first brought its authentic flavors to the Lion City. In a statement, Joel Torre, JT Manukan founder and chief executive...
With the major rehabilitation of EDSA set to begin in June, Senator Joel Villanueva is calling on both private employers and government agencies to implement alternative work arrangements to ease the burden on commuters, especially employees. Villanueva, principal author and sponsor of Republic...
The deportation of former Negros Oriental Third District Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. will be good opportunity for the Philippines to fix its tarnished image in the international community, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said. Gatchalian noted that what the expelled lawmaker...
Senator Joel Villanueva on Tuesday, May 27, expressed support for President Marcos ' call for the courtesy resignation of Cabinet officials, while raising red flags over the performance of the Department of Health (DOH), zeroing in on Secretary Teodoro Herbosa’s frequent foreign travels. In...
