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15/07/2025

*Panukala para palawakin ang benepisyo ng mga kasambahay, isusulong ni Cayetano*

Isinulong ni Senator Alan Peter Cayetano nitong Huwebes ang panukalang batas na magbibigay ng dagdag na benepisyo at proteksyon para sa mga kasambahay, kabilang ang libreng gamot, access sa edukasyon, at mas mahigpit na pagpapatupad ng kanilang karapatan sa ilalim ng batas.

Sa ilalim ng Senate Bill No. 418 o Enhanced Batas Kasambahay Act, palalawakin ang kasalukuyang Republic Act No. 10361 para matugunan ang patuloy na problema ng mababang sahod, kakulangan sa skills training, at limitadong suporta sa kalusugan ng mga kasambahay.

“Kasambahays play a vital role in Filipino households. Through their hard work and care, they ensure the comfort, stability, and well-being of the families they serve,” wika ni Cayetano.

“But if we are to truly transform the nation, we must begin by reducing social inequalities — starting at home,” dagdag niya.

Sakop ng panukala ang pagbibigay ng hindi bababa sa isang oras kada araw o anim na oras kada linggo para sa skills training o alternative education ng mga kasambahay. Babayaran ito bilang bahagi ng kanilang working hours.

Para suportahan ang online learning, inaatasan ang Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) na maglunsad ng programang magbibigay ng internet-enabled devices sa mga kasambahay.

Itatatag rin ang Kasambahay Education Inter-Agency Committee na binubuo ng DOLE, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Department of Education (DepEd), at Commission on Higher Education (CHED) para bumuo ng practical modules, tiyaking may access kahit may teknikal na limitasyon, at balansehin ang karapatan ng amo at kasambahay.

May probisyon din para sa libreng maintenance medicines para sa mga kasambahay na may diabetes, high blood, hika, TB, at iba pang chronic illnesses. Sagot ito ng LGU at PhilHealth sa ilalim ng National Health Insurance Program.

Pinalalakas din ng panukala ang pagpapatupad ng obligasyon ng mga amo na irehistro ang kasambahay sa SSS, PhilHealth, at Pag-IBIG. May dagdag suporta rin sa mga kasambahay na biktima ng abuso o pagsasamantala.

“No one should remain a kasambahay for life simply because they were never given the chance to grow. By investing in their development, we invest in a more inclusive, just, and forward-moving society,” wika Cayetano.

15/04/2025

Alyansa’ senatorial aspirants want better healthcare for seniors

Better access to healthcare and treatments, including free maintenance medicines and improved medical assistance to senior citizens, is among key proposals of at least three Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidates to ensure the welfare of the Filipino elderly.

Former Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said giving senior citizens the medical attention and social services they need is a fitting tribute to the elders who devoted their younger years working to provide for their families and contribute to nation-building.

“It is only proper that in their old age, we should take care of them because they worked hard and supported the Filipino family and gave strength to our economy when they were young,” Abalos stressed.

Abalos, a multi-awarded local chief executive when he was mayor of Mandaluyong City, previously expressed his support for a measure that seeks to provide employment opportunities for senior citizens and give incentives to private entities who hire them.

He believes that elderly Filipinos should still be given the chance to work and contribute to nation-building if they wish to, as he cited a study from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), “Aging Well in Asia,” which underscore older workers’ economic and social potential.

According to Abalos, encouraging and allowing senior citizens to work in an age-friendly work environment can significantly enhance their financial stability and enable them to preserve social connections and boost their self-esteem.

For Makati Mayor Abby Binay, assistance to senior citizens should be increased to include free maintenance medicines and more medical assistance.

To achieve this, Binay proposed that a portion of the existing government cash aids such as Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) and Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) be converted into free maintenance medicines for senior citizens as a way to address their health needs.

Binay likewise vowed to push for “unlimited and free dialysis” and chemotherapy for both senior and indigent patients.

“Most of our senior citizens who receive pensions spend a great part of the money they get on buying maintenance medicines,” she pointed out. “So baka po pwedeng partial, hindi naman po puro pera ang ibigay; baka po pwedeng gamot po ang ibigay natin.”

For Senator B**g Revilla, he would make sure that the Expanded Centenarian Law, which he authored, will be strictly and fully implemented.

Republic Act No. 11982, or the “Revilla Law,” provides cash gift of P10,000 to senior citizens who reach 80, 85, 90, and 95 years old. On the other hand, centenarians or senior citizens who reach 100 years at the start of the law’s implementation shall receive a one-time cash gift of P100,000.

According to Revilla, around 200,000 senior citizens are expected to benefit from the Expanded Centenarian Law.

“We made sure that this law is funded in the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA). We coordinated with the Department of Budget and Management to guarantee the funding,” he said.

“So, let us not disappoint our lolo and lola. We must fully implement the law,” he added.

As of 2020, the number of Filipinos aged 60 and above (senior citizens) reached 9,242,121, according to a Philippine Statistics Authority data. #

02/04/2025

'Alyansa' pledges stronger infrastructure, disaster resilience for Iloilo

The administration-backed Senate slate, Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas, vowed to push for stronger infrastructure development and disaster resilience measures in Iloilo, recognizing the province’s vulnerability to typhoons, flooding, and other climate-related threats.

The Alyansa ticket is composed of former Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos, Makati City Mayor Abby Binay, Senator Ramon B**g Revilla, Senator Pia Cayetano, former Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, Senator Lito Lapid, former Senator Manny Pacquiao, former Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino, ACT-CIS Representative and former Social Welfare Secretary Erwin Tulfo, and Deputy Speaker Camille Villar.

Navotas City Rep. Toby Tiangco, Alyansa’s campaign manager, underscored the need for modernized flood control systems, climate-adaptive infrastructure, and better disaster response programs to protect communities and sustain Iloilo’s economic growth.

“Iloilo is a thriving center of trade and agriculture, but its potential is threatened by recurring floods and climate disasters. Alyansa will push for policies that strengthen disaster preparedness and fund critical infrastructure to keep Ilonggos safe and businesses running,” Tiangco said.

Alyansa pledged to support major flood mitigation projects, including the expansion of the Jaro Floodway and Iloilo River rehabilitation efforts, to prevent catastrophic flooding that disrupts livelihoods and damages homes.

The coalition also promised to push for better roads, bridges and transport networks to ensure faster economic growth and smoother connectivity between Iloilo City, rural towns and neighboring provinces.

With Iloilo frequently affected by typhoons and heavy rains, Alyansa aims to champion policies that improve early warning systems, provide better evacuation centers, and allocate more funding for emergency response and relief operations.

“Disasters don’t have to mean devastation. With the right policies and funding, we can make Iloilo more resilient and prepared,” Tiangco said. #

10/03/2025

GREEN PROGRAMME LAUNCHED IN GRAB PHILIPPINES FOR SUSTAINABLE ON-DEMAND SERVICES

Grab Philippines Officially Launched Green Programme as part of their deepening promise on environmental sustainability. In this initiative, they introduced a new toggle-on feature across Grab’s on-demand mobility and delivery services, where users can participate in their environmental conservation efforts alongside their strategic program partners Fostering Education & Environment for Development, Inc. (“FEED”), EcoMatcher Ltd, and Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary Project.

Through their Green Programme, Grab users will be given an opportunity to promote environmental conservation on their ride or not delivered. Every GrabCar ride or GrabTaxi, users can donate P2.00 while P1 per GrabFood or GrabMart delivery.

The program aims to help the mangrove-planting project in Dulao Village, La Union. This includes collaboration between local residents and farming communities; and is supported by Ecomatcher and FEED – a Philippine-based non-government organization that focuses on sustainable education and tree planting, which aims to restore, preserve, and protect biodiversity nationwide.

Grab users can tap "Account" and select "Support the Environment" for Green Programme with a simple toggle. This user-friendly option is also available before they confirm any food or grocery delivery.

For passengers on Grab mobility services, they can also access Green Programme Toggle in the three-dot overflow menu on their booking screen. Users can choose to opt out in this program.

In a statement, Grab Philippines Director for Strategy Greg Camacho thanked Filipinos for the support in launching the program.

According to Camacho as they continue to innovate and find new ways to make their services greener to reduce their carbon footprint, managing a sustainable future for every rider, driver, passenger, and consumer in the Grab superapp community.

25/01/2024

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25/01/2024

COKE TRIVIA: Nahibaluan nyo bala nga ang Coke 111 years na sa Pilipinas?

Ikaw ano ang Coke story mo?

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25/01/2024

The smile that only Jollibee can trigger!

09/10/2023

LABOG, KAPAYAS, KAG DAHON SANG KATUMBAL NA LANG ANG KULANG!

LOOK: CALINOG MAYOR Francisco "Ico" Calvo GINREGALUHAN SANG MANOK SANG MGA EMPLIYADO SANG MUNISIPYO

Masadya nga ginbaton ni Calinog Mayor Francisco 'Ico' Calvo ang regalo nga manok sang mga empliyado sang munisipyo para sa iya ika-53 nga kaadlawan.

Makita sa post sang alkalde nga may laso pa mga p**a kag violet ang manok nga ginregalo sa iya.

02/09/2023

Suportahan ta ang atun kaugalingon nga mga negosyante!

Bisitahe sila sa Brgy. Baje San Julian, Calinog, Iloilo

25/06/2023

CONGRATULATIONS to the 2023 DOST-SEI S&T Undergraduate Scholarship Qualifiers from Region VI - Western Visayas!

The qualifiers will wait for further instructions regarding the orientation. If you have concerns or clarifications, please don’t hesitate to email us at: scholarship@ro6.dost.gov.ph.

See full list of qualifiers on the official website of DOST-SEI https://www.sei.dost.gov.ph/ and https://www.science-scholarships.ph

Via DOST6

17/06/2023

Region VI got 18 out of 19 team events for the 2023 Palarong Pambansa in Marikina City

16/06/2023

The Loop by Power Mac Center opens its 22nd store at the Cyberzone, 3rd/flr. SM City, Iloilo

Avail their latest Apple and Adnroid Products in one roof!

Avail of up to ₱15,000 discount on selected item and up to 80% discount on accessories until Sunday!

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