Lawmaker Proposes to Include Swimming Subject in K-12 Program DROWNING PREVENTION ACT – A lawmaker is advocating for swimming to be incorporated as a subject in the K-12 curriculum. Honorable Rudys Caesar Fariñas, the representative of Probinsyano Ako Party-list, introduced House Bill 7476, also known as the “Drowning Prevention Act,” with the objective of reducing … Read more
Protection for Teachers Against False Child Abuse Complaints is Being Pushed A lawmaker is pushing protection for all teachers against false accusations and complaints of child abuse. This is what OFW Partylist Rep Marissa Magsino insisted on during a hearing before the House Committee on Basic Education on a proposal that argues for a mechanism … Read more
Bill Seeking 10:00 pm to 5:00 am Nationwide Curfew for Minors Filed by Lawmaker A lawmaker has filed a house bill in the House of Representatives seeking a nationwide 10:00 pm to 5:00 am curfew for minors. Bagong Henerasyon party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera has filed House Bill 1016 or the Nationwide Curfew Act which prohibits … Read more
Lawmaker Wants Resumption of Face-to-Face Classes in MGCQ Areas A lawmaker is pushing for the resumption of the face-to-face classes in MGCQ areas starting this summer term. Misamis Oriental 2nd District Rep. Juliette Uy expressed her desire for the gradual resumption of face-to-face classes provided that the safety protocols and the quarantine guidelines will be strictly observed. … Read more
Bataan Rep. Geraldine Roman Wants Malls To Provide Gender-Neutral Bathrooms for LGBTQ The lawmaker Bataan Rep. Geraldine Roman said that malls should also provide gender-neutral bathrooms for the LGBTQ community. On Friday (August 16, 2019), Bataan Rep. Geraldine Roman wants malls to provide a gender-neutral bathroom to prevent the members of the LGBTQ community from … Read more
Lawmakers Want President Duterte To Suspend Excise Taxes Hike On Fuel The lawmakers are urging President Rodrigo Duterte to cancel further increase in excise taxes on fuel for the next few years. Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri said that seventeen senators want President Duterte top support the suspension of further hike in excise tax on diesel, … Read more
