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Senator Koko Pimentel III asked Filipinos to consider reducing their use of plastic as the world observes World Oceans Day on Friday, June 8. A 2015 Ocean Conservancy report said that more than half of the 8 million metric tons of plastic waste dumped into the oceans every year comes from countries: China, Indonesia, the […]
New Senate Trade, Commerce and Entrepreneurship Committee Chairperson Senator Koko Pimentel III announced that one of the priorities of the Committee would be to ensure the smooth and proper implementation of Republic Act RA 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery (EODB) Act of 2018, stressing that the law, “if […]
The Senate approved on third and final reading a bill which seeks to increase the retirement benefits of the officials and employees of the Office of the Ombudsman. Senator Dick Gordon, sponsor of Senate Bill No. 1762 and chairman of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights, said the bill sought to make the […]
Agri-entrepreneurship is an emerging trend that seeks to boost incomes for agricultural players all over the country, Senator Cynthia Villar said as she encouraged more farm workers and owners to explore the merits of engaging in farm businesses. Villar, who is the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, reiterated the relevance of […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III reminded the Department of Transportation (DOTr) of the need to properly implement Republic Act 10916, or the Road Speed Limiter Act of 2016. A recent five-vehicle collision involving two buses, a truck, and two private cars in Libmanan, Camarines Sur resulted in the death of three people and injured 10 others. […]
Now free of his responsibilities as Senate President, PDP Laban President Senator Koko Pimentel III is committed to persuading the public to support President Rodrigo Duterte’s efforts to amend the Constitution and adopt federalism as the country’s form of government. This in light of what the senator from Mindanao said is “a clear lack of […]
The best cooks in the 20 barangays of Las Piñas City got together to showcase their best dishes and desserts for the annual cooking competition that kicked off the festivities for the city’s 2018 Food Festival. Senator Cynthia Villar welcomed the participants as she lauded them for going the extra mile in using modern techniques […]
Senate President is leading the reorganization of the Senate leadership by nominating Senator Tito Sotto III as the new Senate President effective on May 21, 2018. In a statement, Pimentel also acknowledged his fellow senators for their roles in passing landmark legislation. “I am grateful for the support extended by my colleagues in the Senate, […]
Senator Joel Villanueva sought the immediate passage of a bill creating the Regional Investment and Infrastructure Corporation (RIIC) of Central Luzon. Villanueva joined the Senate Committee on Government Corporations and Public Enterprises hearing on the said measure chaired by Senator Dick Gordon held at Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center in Malolos, Bulacan. Under Senate Bill […]
Starting May 15, around 1.5 million government employees will receive bigger mid-year bonuses pursuant to the law that raised the ceiling of tax-free bonuses and benefits. Under Republic Act 10963 or the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law, the 13th month pay and other benefits, including productivity incentives and Christmas bonuses, are exempted […]