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The Senate adopted five resolutions congratulating and commending Filipino athletes who brought pride and honor to the Philippines by bringing a total of 260 medals from the recently concluded 32nd Southeast Asian Games held from May 5 to 17, 2023 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Senator Cynthia Villar sponsored Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 619, taking into […]
Senate Bill No. 2219 (SBN 2219), extending the period of Availment of Estate Tax Amnesty, has been approved on third reading in the Senate. “Narinig po natin ang panawagan ng ating mga taxpayers, at ito na po ang ating sagot sa kanila,” said Senate President Migz Zubiri, who co-authored and co-sponsored the bill, alongside the […]
Senator Pia Cayetano was recently named as one of this year’s recipients of the prestigious World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) awards. The annual awards given by the World Health Organization (WHO) recognize outstanding individuals and organizations in six different regions around the world for their work on tobacco regulation and health promotion. Known for championing […]
With one week left before the sine die adjournment of the First Regular Session of the 19th Congress, the Senate is expecting to give its third reading approval on three more priority bills of the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council. These are the Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act, the Regional Specialty Centers Act, and the […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways, together with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and various government agencies met recently for the 2nd Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC) Meeting on a Technical Cooperation Project for Capacity Development in Coastal Engineering for Disaster Resiliency. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo expressed elation over the overwhelming support he received from his colleagues for his call for the swift passage into law of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers. Tulfo, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Migrant Workers, said he is happy to receive support both from the majority and minority bloc. Among those […]
With a vote of 21-0-0, the Senate approved on third and final reading a bill authored and sponsored by Senator Robin Padilla, declaring Feb. 1 as the National Day of Awareness on the Hijab and other Traditional Garments and Attire. Padilla thanked his colleagues for their support for Senate Bill 1410, which he said will […]
Senator Sonny Angara lauded the Senate for its quick approval of the bill institutionalizing the Shared Service Facilities (SSF) project of the Department of Trade Industry, which he said will go a long way in supporting the growth and development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Senate Bill No. 2021, which was approved on […]
Senator Bong Go continues efforts to help bring public health services closer to communities in far-flung areas as he traveled north of the country to personally attend the inauguration of the Super Health Center in Santa Praxedes, Cagayan recently. Accompanied by local officials, including Vice Governor Melvin “Boy” Vargas Jr., Sta. Praxedes Mayor Esterlina Aguinaldo […]
Inspired by his personal journey and the strength of his wife, Former Undersecretary Emmeline Villar, who battles Lupus with courage and resilience, Senator Mark Villar showed his support to Lupus Warriors during World Lupus Day recently. “My message to all those who have loved ones who have Lupus is, research about the disease don’t be […]