9 senators abstained resolution 395

The Philippine Senate adopts Senate Resolution 395 asking NTC to reconsider the cease and desist order against ABS-CBN. 9 Senators abstained from voting. The following 9 Senators abstained from the resolution: Senate President Vicente Sotto III Senator Panfilo Lacson Senator Francis Tolentino Senator Cynthia Villar Senator Imee Marcos Senator Ronald dela Rosa Senator Bong Go … Read more

Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa Program

  President Duterte institutionalizes the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa program. The state shall ensure balanced regional development and equitable distribution of wealth, resources, and opportunities through policies and programs that boost countryside development and inclusive growth, provide adequate social services and promote full employment, industrialization, and improved quality of life in rural areas. Creation of … Read more

Senators urged NTC to reconsider decision against abs-cbn

Who are the Senators who signed the resolution urging NTC to reconsider its cease and desist order? Thirteen Senators sign a resolution urging the NTC to reconsider its cease and desist order against ABS-CBN and its subsidiaries and affiliates. Senator Risa Hontiveros is the main author of the resolution. The following are the 13 Senators … Read more

Lightning Red Alert

The Lightning Red Alert scheme was adopted by the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) following the death of an employee who was struck by a lightning bolt on the tarmac of Terminal 3 at the height of a thunderstorm in 2014. Following the tragedy at the tarmac, PAGASA installed a Lightning Activity System (LAS), which … Read more

Do you have a question about social amelioration?

Do you have a question about social amelioration? Call the Department of Social Welfare and Development DSWD). For concerns and complaints: Contact DSWD Operations Center 24/7 hotline: Call: 16545 Calls Only Smart: 0947-482-2864 Globe: 0916-247-1194 Sun:      0932-933-3251 Text Only: 0918-912-2813 Email: sapgrievances@dswd.gov.ph You may want to read: DOTr Guidelines on Social Distancing