The law that reduces the prison time of inmates on account of good behavior shouldn't benefit those convicted of heinous crimes. (Unsplash) This was the stand of Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte and Benguet lone district Rep. Eric Yap, who jointly filed House Bill (HB) No.4649. The full...
A group of four congressmen are pursuing the institutionalization of a system of specialized high schools across the country focused on honing the youth's artistic skills and talents. (Andres Perez/ Unsplash) Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte, Benguet lone district Rep. Eric Yap, and...
Davao City 1st district Reps. Paolo Duterte, Benguet lone district Rep. Eric Go Yap, and ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Jeffrey Soriano are batting for the creation of regional specialty hospitals across the country. Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte (left) and Benguet lone district Rep. Eric Go...
House members are pursuing the immediate approval of a bill that, if enacted, would grant parents of children with disabilities (CWDs) a P2,000 monthly subsidy or "ayuda" from the government. (Charlein Gracia/ Unsplash) The measure, embodied in House Bill (HB) No.6743, was filed by Davao City 1st...
Security guards won't be left behind in House Bill (HB) No. 5493. In fact, they're front and center as its beneficiaries. Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte and ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Eric Go Yap Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte and Benguet lone district Rep. Eric Go Yap penned...
DUTERTE Davao City Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Z. Duterte vowed to file charges against fixers using the name of First Congressional District Office for their nefarious activities. Duterte recently received information that a woman claiming to be an employee of his office had been recruiting people...
Calling age a "constant barrier" for otherwise very capable senior citizens, Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte is prodding the private sector to broaden job opportunities for elderly Filipinos. Eduardo Barrios/ Unsplash For this purpose, Duterte penned and filed House Bill (HB) No.2384, or...
There is an urgent need to pass a law protecting the rights and welfare of freelance workers. (MANILA BULLETIN) Thus, said Davao City 1st district Representative Paolo Duterte following a recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) holding an online food delivery company liable...
Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte is leading a push to grant tax incentives to doctors volunteering their services for free to indigent patients as a way of recognizing their “selfless and committed” efforts in helping provide quality healthcare to Filipinos. (Alexandr Podvalny/...
Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte has facilitated the early payout of salaries for his office's Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers or TUPAD program beneficiaries. (Mari Gimenez/ Unsplash) Duterte did so that he could ensure a happier celebration of the holidays...
Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte believes that the potential enactment of Free Legal Assistance for Military and Uniformed Personnel (MUP) Bill will serve as a morale boost to members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP) and other law enforcement...
Elizabeth Zimmerman's Christmas celebration this year was memorable one. CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION--Vice President Sara Duterte Carpio, Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte, and Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte find time out from their busy schedules to celebrate Christmas with their mother,...