AN ACT GRANTING BROADER PROTECTION FOR CONSUMERS ADDING NEW PROVISIONS AND AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7394, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CONSUMER ACT OF THE PHILIPPINES
Filipinos have been known to be a social and relational people. Its culture of inclusiveness features close-knit families living in compounds, Friday night barkada gimmicks and being the social media capital of the world.
Maintaining a level of closeness with our family and friends are vital to our happiness!.
Through information communications technology (leT), we have found ways to make human connections perpetual and instantaneous through the digital world. The Internet allows us to stay eternally connected with loved ones living in other parts of the country and other parts of the world.
Being a nation with over 7,000 islands and with an estimated 10 million Filipinos living abroad, it is imperative that we establish quality access to the Internet, and other means of communication, across the country.
What’s more, ICT facilities, such as the Internet, can improve the local economy. According to a study by the Nathan Institute and the Oxford Institute, improving access to leT can improve GDP by up to 1 percent.
However, according to a report by a United Nations (UN) agency, the Internet remains inaccessible to 7 out of 10 Filipinos and only 18.9% of households have Internet connection.
There is an urgent need to address the lack of Internet access in the Philippines so Filipinos can sustain their connections alive and strong and businesses can continue to thrive.
The Online Network Establishment (ONE) Philippines Act is a concrete step to build and develop basic leT infrastructure through the solidarity of both public and private agencies.
This bill calls for the establishment of ICT Hubs in every legislative district and the development of an advanced Internet superhighway.
The approval of this bill will not only lead to stronger personal connections between Filipino families and friends, it will also advance industry and support the country’s exceptional economic growth.
The development of grassroots sports in the country has long been overdue. In order to be able to compete internationally on a sustained level in the different sports, a basic education program is needed that is focused and specialized for the youth who have the gifts and potential.
While many of our students have proved their excellence in mathematics, science, languages, and other subjects, we have also seen many young Filipinos who have achieved excellence through sports.
Our young athletes have paved their own roads to victory and international acclaim. Our country is home to world champions in boxing, bowling, swimming, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, shooting, and wushu, among others.
We have the opportunity to support young athletes and provide them valuable education along with quality sports training through the passing of the Philippine High School for Sports (PHSS) Bill.
The PHSS will offer, on a scholarship baSiS, a secondary course with special emphasis on developing the athletic skills of the students through subjects pertaining to physical education and sports development.
It will then enable student-athletes to gain their secondary education while ensuring opportunities for their training, exposure and participation to sports competitions,
For a sports-loving nation like the Philippines, it is apt that an establishment of a high school for sports where the future Gilas and Azkals are honed, and future Paeng Nepomucenos and Eric Buhains are developed.
In view ofthe foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
The popularity of the Walingwaling flower has had a steady increase among flower enthusiasts and in the industry worldwide.
Discovered in Mt. Apo and first introduced to orchid enthusiasts in London back in 1882 , its ornamental value has spread to countries like Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Hawaii making the cultivation of Walingwaling hybrids a highly profitable and lucrative business.
Once worshipped by the native Bagobos as a “diwata” or tree goddess, the Walingwaling is touted as the queen of Philippine flowers. Moreover, there are a number of Filipino short stories and legends that feature the Walingwaling, as it is rooted much in our history and culture.
Thus, this bill seeks to declare the Walingwaling as the National Flower of the Philippines to better illustrate our country’s homegrown beauty and international acclaim.
Its immense potential is not only in the promotion of our natural resources and beauty, but also in its contribution to livelihood and income for our Filipino people.
Hence, there is also a need to pursue programs for its proper preservation and further promotion as it takes four to five years to blossom.
The Walingwaling’s historic value, international popularity, and economic viability, partnered with the fact that it is homegrown and native to the Philippines makes it most suitable as our national flower.
In view ofthe foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE PUNONG BARANGAY TO ADMINISTER THE OATH OF OFFICE OF ANY GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 41 OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 292 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987, AS AMENDED BY R.A. 6733
AN ACT CREATING THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY, DEFINING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSE.
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE AND UNIFIED STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR TERTIARY EDUCATION (UNIFAST), THEREBY RATIONALIZING ACCESS THERETO, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
AN ACT DECLARING THE COCONUT LEVY ASSETS AS A TRUST FUND, PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT AND UTILIZATION, AUTHORIZING THE PRIVATIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OFFICE TO DISPOSE THE COCONUT LEVY ASSETS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A STATE-OF-THE-ART AND HIGHLY SCIENTIFIC SPORTS COMPLEX TO BE KNOWN AS THE ‘NATIONAL AMATEUR SPORTS TRAINING CENTER,’ AND APPROPRIATING FUNDING THEREOF FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY, CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES INCLUDING ADMINISTRATION, MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE SAME AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
A lawmaker urges the government to address the growing number of unemployed Filipino youth, which is currently estimated at 1.32 million.
According to the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) and National Statistics Office (NSO), the current national rate of unemployed Filipinos is at 6.6% or at 2.7 million as of January 2015, up from 6.0% as reported in October 2014.
From the 6.6%, 49.1 percent of the unemployed Filipinos belong to the age bracket of 15 to 24 years old or 1.32 million.
“Nakakaalarma na mas maraming kabataan ngayon ang walang trabaho,” said Sen. Bam, chairman of the Senate Committee on Youth.
To help address this problem, Sen. Bam has filed Senate Resolution No. 1268 seeking to encourage concerned government agencies to create employment opportunities for the youth.
“1.32 milyong kabataan ang hindi nakakatulong sa kanilang mga pamilya at sa ating bansa,” added Sen. Bam.
Also, the resolution also urges government agencies to formulate programs to address the needs of young Filipinos, including the unemployed youth, workers in vulnerable employment and young entrepreneurs.
Sen. Bam sees the need for relevant government agencies such as the Department of Labor, Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority and the National Economic Development Authority to collaborate and coordinate more to address the problem.
“In order to strategically and significantly promote job generation for young Filipinos and propose interventions on economic policies, there should be a coordinated policy framework to address the challenges of youth unemployment,” said Sen. Bam.
Sen. Bam encouraged the government to prioritize programs that will enhance labor market information, skills training and upgrading, online job matching and entrepreneurial skills.
“Through the years, there has been a mismatch between the available jobs and available skills in the labor force, which is considered as one of the main reasons for youth unemployment,” said Sen. Bam.
“Kailangang mabigyan ng pagkakataong magkatrabaho o magkanegosyo, at lumago ang ating kabataan sa nararanasang pag-unlad ng ating bansa,” Sen. Bam emphasized.
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