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Senator Bong Go reiterated his ongoing commitment to improving housing conditions for Filipinos, particularly those displaced by natural and man-made disasters. Go showed this during his Malasakit team’s relief efforts for recovering fire victims in Dasmariñas City, Cavite recently. The legislator’s office also partnered with the National Housing Authority (NHA) so that qualified fire victims […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda provided P30 million to around 1,400 Quezon City residents through the DOLE Kabuhayan program. “Lubos kaming naniniwala na ang aming iniabot ay makatutulong upang makadagdag sa kabuhayan ng ating mga kababayang nangangailangan nito,” Legarda said. “With our livelihood assistance, we give them an opportunity to help them dig themselves […]
As part of the Senate’s plan to invite Filipino artists to open the Senate session, Wednesday’s agenda marked a little divergence from the program: members of the Utah-based The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square performed songs of worship to senators and guests before plenary discussions on important measures. Upon the invitation of Senate President Migz […]
Senator Bong Go pledged his continuous support for the Emergency Housing Assistance Program of the National Housing Authority (NHA), as he and his Malasakit Team personally aided fire victims in Manila City recently. “Ang matatanggap niyo po ngayon ay mula sa programa ng NHA kung saan kayo po ay bibigyan ng emergency housing assistance o […]
Senator Bong Go has been recognized by the RP-Mission and Development Foundation Inc. (RPMD) as one of the Outstanding Public Servant Awardees for the Year 2023. The recognition is a testament to Go’s significant impact and contributions to public service in the Philippines. Known as Mr. Malasakit for his compassionate service to communities in need, […]
Senator Robin Padilla apologized to officials of the Senate over an incident involving his wife Mariel Padilla inside his Senate office recently. Padilla sent letters to Dr. Renato DG Sison, director of the Senate’s Medical and Dental Bureau; and (Ret) Lt. Gen. Roberto T. Ancan, the Senate sergeant-at-arms. “Kailanman po ay hindi ko naisip na […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros has guaranteed that individuals employed under contractual agreements, sub-contractual agreements, or manpower agencies earning the minimum wage will be included in the bill proposing a P100 increase in the daily minimum wage for private sector workers. “Sinigurado nating hindi maiiwan sa umento sa sahod ang construction workers, security guards, utilities, waiters, at […]
Senator Mark Villar delivered his sponsorship speech on the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act or AFASA before the Senate floor. Villar’s sponsorship was overwhelmingly supported by the Senate as the Senate President Migz Zubiri, Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, and Senators Win Gatchalian, Bong Revilla, Jinggoy Estrada have also delivered their co-sponsorship speeches, supporting the AFASA bill. […]
Senator Robin Padilla upheld the Philippines’ rights over Sabah by introducing an amendment to the proposed Philippine Maritime Zones Act. Padilla’s proposal – to add a line that makes clear the Philippines is not abandoning its claim to Sabah – was accepted by Senator Francis Tolentino, the author and sponsor of the bill. “Ang hinihingi […]
Senator Grace Poe said the passage of the “Eddie Garcia” bill will pave the way for better working conditions and compensation for workers in the entertainment industry. “Like a rebirth of the entertainment industry, we see this legislation ushering a new beginning where the people behind the camera will be in the spotlight — protected, decently […]