Sen. Grace Poe urged the government's economic team to "walk the talk" to ensure that prices of pork and rice are kept affordable for ordinary citizens after it recommended the tariff cuts that will also result in foregone revenues.
Senator Risa Hontiveros urged the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to swiftly issue guidelines and labor standards that will better protect and promote the welfare of delivery riders.
Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking an inquiry on the status of using the Filipino Sign Language as the language of instruction of deaf education under the K to 12 basic education system.
Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed a bill seeking maternity cash aid for pregnant workers in the informal sector to help boost the economy and improve the health of mothers and infants nationwide.
The proposed Senate Bill included a clause that allowed workers to claim a 50 percent additional income tax deduction for allowances given up to a certain limit, encouraging work-from-home employees!