The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) has strongly condemned the reported misconduct of Cavite 4th District Representative Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga, who is facing a formal complaint before the House of Representatives Ethics Committee over alleged lewd photos and inappropriate remarks...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said he is disappointed over the House of Representatives’ withdrawal of its adoption of Senate Bill No. 2838, or the Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers (BHW). The Senate passed the BHW bill on third and final reading in February, and the...
Senator Raffy Tulfo convened a consultative meeting at the Senate with various stakeholders to clarify provisions of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, amid circulating misinformation about the newly signed law. Tulfo, who chairs the Senate Committee on Migrant Workers, met with seafarers’...
A lawmaker on Tuesday, April 8, has addressed concerns regarding the allotment provision under the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, saying it is "not new" and has been part of seafarers' contract. "The Magna Carta simply reiterated it to ensure its continued enforcement and to avoid any...
The Senate building GP (Galing sa Puso) Party-list has hailed the final approval in the upper chamber of Senate Bill (SB) No. 2838, also known as the Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers (BHW). In a statement Tuesday, Feb. 11, GP Party-list first...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (PPAB) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte foresees better legal protection--among other benefits--for the estimated 700,000 Filipino mariners following the swift release of the implementing...
Senator Loren Legarda said Filipino seafarers can expect better working conditions now that the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Magna Carta for Seafarers had been signed by the President. “With the IRR signed, I believe this is a huge win and boost for both foreign and...
Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo (left), OFW Party-list Rep. Marissa "Del Mar" Magsino (Facebook) Two House members who are known advocates of overseas Filipino workers' (OFWs) rights have welcomed the signing of the Magna Carta of Filipino...
Senator Raffy Tulfo hailed the signing of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 12021 or the “Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers” on Wednesday, January 8. Tulfo, who chairs the Senate Committee on Migrant Workers and principal sponsor as well as one of the main authors of...
President Marcos ordered government agencies to ensure that every provision of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers is implemented and not just mere words on paper. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores/ MANILA BULLETIN) "Let us ensure that every provision of this law and its...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez urged his fellow lawmakers to unite in advancing the passage of the proposed Magna Carta of Children—the landmark measure aimed at promoting a nurturing environment...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian vowed to pursue measures that will give public school teachers more benefits and career opportunities as part of the continuing celebration of National Teachers’ Month. Gatchalian, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, graced last Sept. 27 the...
