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Makabayan bloc protests
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Makabayan bloc protests.
Makabayan seeks stronger protections for nurses
Makabayan lawmakers have filed a bill to replace the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002, proposing a P50,000 minimum salary and expanded benefits for nurses in a…
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![[FILES] NEWLY registered nurses line up to enter their oath-taking ceremony last December at the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center, CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City. The Department of Migrant Workers has announced that it is now accepting applications from nurses and care workers interested in working in Japan under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement.](https://images.assettype.com/tribune/2025-03-01/jzgb3rak/20241216-YUMMIE-DINGDING-OATHTTAKING-NEW-NEW-REGISTERED-NURSES-8.jpg?w=200&auto=format&q=70&mode=crop&ar=32%3A21&crop=entropy)
Makabayan push bill to expand benefits, care networks for nurses
Makabayan lawmakers have filed a bill to repeal and replace the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002, raising nurses’ minimum salary to P50,000 and expanding…
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Makabayan urges House probe on commercial fishing
Makabayan bloc lawmakers have filed House resolutions urging a probe into the impact of commercial fishing and a 2024 Supreme Court ruling allowing large…
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Bill sought to raise nurses base salary to 50k filed at House
Lawmakers have filed a House bill to raise the minimum salary of nurses in public and private institutions in the Philippines to P50,000, addressing…
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PDP Laban warnings a “petty threat” – solons
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On cue, Makabayan flays Gibo’s anti-talk stance
On 19 April, a clash between government troops and New People’s Army fighters in Toboso, Negros Occidental, left 19 people dead.
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Lawmakers hit Teodoro’s ‘anti-peace’ stance on NPA talks
Lawmakers from the Makabayan bloc slam Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro’s ‘anti-peace’ stance on resuming talks with the NPA, warning it prolongs a dead-end…
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Over 100K cops secure Labor Day observance
The Philippine National Police will deploy over 106,000 officers nationwide to secure Labor Day 2026 protests, while also preparing security measures for the…
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Makabayan reignite push to abolish CIF from national budget
Makabayan bloc lawmakers renew their call to abolish Confidential and Intelligence Funds (CIF) from the Philippine national budget, citing repeated abuse, lack…
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Makabayan bloc presses Sara Duterte to answer fund misuse allegations
Makabayan lawmakers urge Sara Duterte to explain alleged misuse of P612.5 million in confidential funds, amid ongoing impeachment proceedings.
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Makabayan hits P10 fuel subsidy, urges tax suspension
Makabayan bloc opposes proposed P10-per-liter fuel subsidy, urging the government to suspend excise taxes as oil prices rise.
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Makabayan urges House to focus on relief efforts in joint hearing
Makabayan bloc lawmakers urge the House of Representatives to prioritize concrete relief in joint hearings on the oil crisis, pushing for urgent legislation to…
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Makabayan criticize Marcos admin over 'inadequate' relief efforts
The Makabayan bloc criticizes President Marcos Jr.'s administration for inadequate relief efforts amid economic struggles, highlighting the need for a…
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Makabayan files bills to impose regulation on oil prices
Makabayan bloc files bills to classify petroleum as a prime commodity and end oil deregulation, enabling government price controls during crises.
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Makabayan seeks probe into unpaid health worker allowance
The Makabayan bloc, led by Rep. Antonio Tinio, calls for a House probe into unpaid medical allowances for health workers in GOCC specialty hospitals. The…
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