Three-time champion Armed Forces of the Philippines and Judiciary inched closer to a projected title clash after besting their respective rivals at the start of their best-of-three semis' series in the 9 th UNTV Cup held on Wednesday, May 3, at the Paco Arena. *Joel Villanueva (UNTV)* Drawing...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva on Sunday, April 30 called on the government to thoroughly study the measures that seek to determine the reasonable living wage for the country’s workers. Villanueva made the call ahead of the nation’s Labor Day activities on Monday, May 1. ...
Agricultural insurance problems of farmers should be included in the government’s plan to mitigate the impacts of El Nino, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva on Thursday, April 27, said. He said that 22.2 percent or 10.5 million employed Filipinos depend on agriculture as a source of income...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva (Senate PRIB) The country’s labor market must be ready for the 1.5 million individuals set to join the pool of Filipinos looking for work this year, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said on Wednesday, April 12 Villanueva cited a report of the...
The Senate plenary hall (Senate PRIB) Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva on Tuesday, April 11, assured Filipinos that the Philippine Senate would continue to work harder and remain committed to preserving the institution’s tradition as the last bastion of democracy. ‘’We are truly...
Bataan 1st district Rep. Geraldine Roman has expressed "sadness" over the uncertain future of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression Equality (SOGIE) Bill, particularly in the Senate. This, after the House Committee on Women and Gender Equality chairperson brought up in a statement...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri answers media questions regarding the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement at the Centennial Hall of the Manila Hotel on Friday, February 24. The Senate concurred in the ratification of the RCEP on February 21. (Photo by Ali Vicoy)...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said it is high-time for the government to address the jobs-skills mismatch surrounding technical-vocational education and training (TVET). Villanueva made the call during the first Standing Committee meeting of the Second Congressional Commission on Education...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva expressed disappointment over an incident of human trafficking at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) last February 13, 2023 which he describes as “ridiculous." Villanueva was reacting to the privilege speech of Senator Grace Poe Wednesday, Feb....
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva is pushing for a comprehensive review of the bilateral labor agreement between the Philippines and Kuwait amid rising cases of abuse of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Villanueva made the call after another case of OFW abuse in Kuwait was reported following...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva on Thursday, February 2 filed a bill which seeks to waive any Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) and Civil Service Commission (CSC) examination fees to encourage those who could not afford the cost of professional licensure exams. Villanueva’s...
Senators on Wednesday, February 1 made a “warm” welcome for Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero who recently flew to Japan to join his wife, celebrity vlogger-influencer Heart Evangelista, and his two kids for a vacation. Sen. Grace Poe, who ran with Escudero during the 2016 presidential...
