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OVP: NO APPROVED BUDGET FOR MEDICAL, BURIAL ASSISTANCE

Jan 15, 2025 | maharlika.tv | Liza Soriano |Divine Grace

By Liza SorianoMANILA — The Office of the Vice President (OVP) announced on Wednesday (January 15, 2025) that there is no budget allocated for medical and burial assistance this year. “There is no approved budget for the Medical and Burial Assistance Program of the Office of the Vice President under the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA),” the OVP said in a statement.
POE CALLS FOR PASSAGE OF MOTORCYCLE-FOR-HIRE BILL

Jan 14, 2025 | maharlika.tv | Liza Soriano |Divine Grace

By Liza SorianoMANILA — Senator Grace Poe has urged the swift passage of a bill to legalize and regulate motorcycles-for-hire, emphasizing their potential as a safe mode of transportation. “The motorcycle-for-hire bill has been through the long and winding road to passage. Our tank is full,” Poe said during a Senate Committee on Public Services hearing.
BILL SETTING NEW TERM FOR BARANGAY, SK OFFICIALS APPROVED ON FINAL READING

Jan 14, 2025 | maharlika.tv | Liza Soriano |Divine Grace

By Liza SorianoMANILA — The Senate has approved on third and final reading a bill defining the term of office for barangay officials and members of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK). The measure garnered unanimous support, with 22 senators voting in favor and no abstentions or negative votes. Senator Imee Marcos highlighted the benefits of the longer term for barangay and SK officials.
2 SENATORIAL RE-ELECTIONISTS JOIN INC RALLY

Jan 13, 2025 | maharlika.tv | Liza Soriano |Divine Grace

By Liza SorianoMANILA — Three senators allied with Duterte, two of whom are seeking re-election, joined the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) National Prayer for Peace at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on Monday (13 Jan 2025). Francis Tolentino, Robin Padilla, and Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa were seen at the rally. Tolentino and Dela Rosa are both vying for Senate seats once again. According to the Manila Public Information Office, an estimated 1.4 million INC members attended the event at Quirino Grandstand.
ESTRADA URGES NCR, CARAGA EMPLOYERS TO FOLLOW WAGE HIKE ORDER FOR KASAMBAHAY

Jan 10, 2025 | maharlika.tv | Liza Soriano |Divine Grace

By Liza SorianoMANILA — Senate Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada urged employers in the National Capital Region (NCR) and Caraga region to comply with the wage hike order for kasambahay that takes effect this month. “Kasambahay also have personal needs that must be addressed, which are affected by the rising cost of living and other expenses. Just like other workers with daily wages, they have the right to receive an increase in their monthly salary,” the senator said Friday (10 Jan 2025).
LEGARDA OPTIMISTIC ABOUT IMPROVED WORKING CONDITIONS FOR FILIPINO SEAFARERS FOLLOWING IRR SIGNING

Jan 9, 2025 | maharlika.tv | Liza Soriano |Divine Grace

By Liza SorianoMANILA — Senator Loren Legarda is hopeful that the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Magna Carta of Seafarers will lead to better working conditions for Filipino seafarers. Legarda expressed her optimism regarding the potential benefits of the law, emphasizing its significance for both foreign and domestic seafarers.
SP CHIZ: SENATE PRIORITIZES RIGHTSIZING OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT

Jan 8, 2025 | maharlika.tv | Liza Soriano |Divine Grace

By Liza SorianoMANILA — Senate President Chiz Escudero has announced that the Senate will prioritize the passage of the Rightsizing National Government Act before the 19th Congress adjourns. Escudero recently convened a consultative meeting to gather inputs from agencies affected by the measure and to harmonize the various proposals being considered by the Senate. He underscored the importance of the five-hour meeting in streamlining the process before the interpellation period begins next week.
JINGGOY ON DROP IN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE: POSITIVE, BUT EFFORTS MUST CONTINUE

Jan 8, 2025 | maharlika.tv | Liza Soriano |Divine Grace

By Liza SorianoMANILA — Senate Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday (January 8, 2025) welcomed the decline in unemployment and underemployment rates, describing it as a positive development but underscoring the need to sustain efforts to address remaining challenges.
SSS ANNOUNCES 1% CONTRIBUTION RATE HIKE

Jan 7, 2025 | maharlika.tv | Liza Soriano |Divine Grace

By Liza SorianoMANILA — The Social Security System (SSS) announced a 1 percent contribution rate hike effective January 2025, raising the rate to 15 percent from the previous 14 percent, in accordance with Republic Act (RA) No. 11199, or the Social Security Act of 2018. Additionally, the minimum Monthly Salary Credit (MSC) will increase to P5,000 from P4,000, and the maximum MSC will rise to P35,000 from P30,000.
P80-M SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT WORKERS AIMS TO UPSKILL, RESKILL WORKFORCE, SAYS GATCHALIAN

Jan 6, 2025 | maharlika.tv | Liza Soriano |Divine Grace

By Liza SorianoMANILA — Senator Win Gatchalian announced on Monday (Jan. 6, 2024) that the approved 2025 national budget includes his proposal to allocate P80 million in scholarships for child development workers (CDWs). “With the funding we’ve allocated for scholarships, we can support the upskilling and reskilling of our CDWs. This is a crucial step in ensuring they are effective in carrying out their duties,” Gatchalian said.