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Senator Raffy Tulfo filed Joint Resolution No. 2 increasing the subsistence allowance of all officers and enlisted personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and of all commissioned and non-commissioned personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) from P150 to P250 per day. It can be recalled that during the Senate budget hearing […]
Senator Robin Padilla expressed thanks for the pardon granted to three convicted overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in observance of Eid Ul-Adha. Padilla filed Senate Resolution 665, expressing the Senate’s appreciation for the pardon by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and in recognition of the efforts of […]
Speaking on its 60th Founding Anniversary, Senator Cynthia Villar acknowledged the significant impact of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on the country’s agricultural sector. Saying it cannot be overstated, Villar noted that NIA has been instrumental in reducing our dependence on rainfed agriculture. “NIA has been instrumental in reducing our dependence on rainfed agriculture.” This […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros has facilitated P11.5 million worth of allocations for families and individuals affected by the recent Mayon Volcano eruption in the Province of Albay. Dubbed as the “Mayon 360° Relief Operations,” Hontiveros hopes to cover all areas affected by the recent volcanic activity. The veteran legislator facilitated the allocation of P10M for relief […]
Senator Grace Poe persuaded the country’s public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers to seize the opportunity of further honing their skills on the road by taking the “Tsuper Iskolar Program” that may now be availed online. “Similar to a vehicle’s maintenance, there needs to be a constant check on the driver’s competency and awareness on road […]
Senator Pia Cayetano urged mothers to heed the advice of medical professionals and health workers on the importance of immunizing their children against vaccine-preventable diseases. At the same time, Cayetano urged parents to ignore “fake news”, including baseless claims against immunization that are posted by dubious sources on social media. The veteran legislator is the […]
Senate President Migz Zubiri signed three enrolled bills in Washington, DC, namely the Maharlika Investment Fund Act, Estate Tax Amnesty Extension Act, and the act recognizing Baler, Aurora, as the birthplace of Philippine Surfing. Zubiri signed the enrolled bills at the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, where he is conducting a working visit, and holding […]
Senator Cynthia Villar has been appointed as “Ambassador of the Woman in Organic Agriculture in Asia in the Philippines” or WOAA-Ph, IFOAM-Asia and the League of Organic Agriculture Municipalities, Cities and Provinces during the 6th Organic Asia Congress hosted by Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte recently. “As Organic Agriculture Ambassador, I am determined to continue promoting […]
The “new” Senate is not taking its job lightly as it looks for solutions to address the problems facing the nation. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this amid recent criticisms that members of the current Senate are not “honorable-looking.” “Ang Senado po ngayon ay hindi nagpapatawa dahil ang minana namin na suliranin ng Bayan mula sa […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo represented the Asia Pacific Group (ASPAG) during the 111th Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland recently. Tulfo, who is honored to deliver a statement on behalf of ASPAG, relayed the group’s support for the Resolution and Conclusions of the Recurrent Discussion Committee on Labour Protection. The legislator noted that […]