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Senate Watch

Gordon Wants Mass COVID-19 Testing For Typhoon Evacuees

Senator Richard Gordon has prodded the Department of Health to map out plans for the mass testing of villagers that have to be temporarily sheltered at evacuation centers around the country during calamities to prevent the spread of the COVID-19.

Zubiri: Who’s In Charge Of Disaster Management?

Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri raises concerns regarding the government’s disaster management-adjacent agencies, in the wake of destructive typhoons Rolly and Quinta.

Gatchalian Provides Aid To Marikina Residents

Chairman of the Senate Energy Committee Senator Win Gatchalian visited Marikina City, to be appraised of the power supply situation.

Gatchalian: Ensure Interventions, Protection For Children Affected By Typhoons

Senator Win Gatchalian urged the DSWD and LGUs to ensure that relief efforts in the aftermath of typhoons address the needs of affected children, including their safety from COVID-19.

Binay To Formally Ask DFA To Seek Support For Rescue Ops From Int’l Community

Senator Nancy Binay said she will formally write the Department of Foreign Affairs to seek assistance from the international community to help the government in its relief and rescue missions.

Gordon: Plan, Prepare For Disasters

GORDON: “We have to act as people with foresight. If we don’t use our foresight, no government is big enough na kakayanin iyan."

Gordon Pushes For Marshals Service For Judges

Senator Richard Gordon calls for the immediate passage of a bill creating the Philippine Marshal Service that will act as an independent arm to ensure the security of the judiciary.

Gatchalian: We Should Allow Face-To-Face Classes Through ‘Purok Workshops’

For Senator Win Gatchalian, 'purok workshops' can definitely help address persisting distance learning woes in areas with little or no transmission of COVID-19.

Gatchalian Hails Senate Nod On Teaching Supplies Allowance Hike

Teachers can expect a gradual increase on their “chalk allowance” as the Senate approved on the third reading a measure that would increase teachers’ allowance for teaching supplies.

Senate Passes Coop Development Officer Bill

The Senate has approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 1855, which seeks to amend the Local Government Code of 1991 to authorize the creation of the Cooperatives Development Officer as a mandatory position in all local government units.

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