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MAR
06
2016

Women’s dignity kits now mandatory in evac centers; Recto calls for early purchase

The distribution of women’s “dignity kits” during disasters and emergencies is now mandatory, pursuant to a Department of Health (DOH) order released last month, Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph Recto said today. The kit must contain 22 items of women’s personal care,
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MAR
05
2016

Recto to gov’t: Cut gas and power expense by half, and make college free

Government will only have to shell out P9.1 billion – or equivalent to its water, power and gasoline expenses in six months – to make public colleges tuition-free, Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph Recto said. “The numbers show that it is attainable and affordable,” Recto sai
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MAR
04
2016
MAR
03
2016
MAR
03
2016
MAR
03
2016
MAR
03
2016

Recto: There is still time to pass CCT bill

Not all is lost for the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) bill, as there is a three-week post-election window in which the Senate can pass the measure institutionalizing a program all presidential candidates have agreed must be strengthened, Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph Recto
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MAR
02
2016