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PADILLA LAUDS SIGNING OF LAW ON ISLAMIC BURIAL

The newly signed Philippine Islamic Burial Act (RA 12160) is the culmination of a long, hard process in Congress for the sake of our Muslim brethren, Senator Robin Padilla said. Padilla, who sponsored House Bill 8925 – the basis of the new law – in the Senate, said the measure went through the proper procedures […]

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ONLINE DEBT COLLECTORS TOLD TO STOP HARASSMENTS

Senator Win Gatchalian reiterated the need for a measure that would prohibit unfair debt collection practices of online lending companies, as he lamented harassment being experienced by many borrowers who have availed of loans from online lending companies. “Ang mga nagpapautang na ito, ginawa nilang mas madali nga para makautang ang mga tao,” said Gatchalian. […]

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BONG GO HAILS LEGACY OF POPE FRANCIS

Senator Bong Go expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, honoring the late pontiff as a global symbol of humility and a guiding light for those who serve the marginalized. “May the gentle soul of the late Pope Francis rest in peace in the light of the Lord God. At bilang isang Katoliko […]

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PIMENTEL MOURNS DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS

Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. In a statement, Pimentel paid tribute to the late pontiff’s legacy. “He did not preach from a pedestal, he bowed down to understand our suffering.” “Pope Francis […]

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ZUBIRI LAUDS LAW TURNING NEDA INTO A DEPARTMENT

Senator Migz Zubiri hailed the signing of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Act into law, calling it a “historic reform” that will redefine how the country plans and executes its national development goals. “Today we start a new era of development planning. The signing of the DEPDev Act marks the beginning of a […]

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CAYETANO: SC SHOULD FIRST HANDLE CASES, NOT ICC

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano called for a sincere reassessment of the Philippines’ position on the International Criminal Court (ICC), emphasizing that domestic courts – particularly the Supreme Court – should first handle key legal issues to ensure that accountability remains within the country before irreversible international actions are taken.  “Please consider this carefully. Kung mag-issue […]

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CAYETANO SEEKS TO RESOLVE MASUNGI CONTRACT DISPUTE

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano stepped in as a mediator during a Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing seeking to resolve a dispute between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Blue Star Construction Development Corporation over a scrapped government housing development contract in the Masungi Georeserve in Rizal. In his opening statement, Cayetano set […]

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PADILLA AIRS CONCERNS OF OFWS ON ONLINE VOTING

Senator Robinhood Padilla is calling on the government to pay attention to the fears of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) about the online voting system that will be used in the May 2025 elections. At a press conference in Quezon City, Padilla narrated this was the sentiment he gathered when he talked to OFWs in some […]

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SENATE TO PROBE BULLYING IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The Senate Committee on Basic Education will conduct an inquiry on the recent incidents of bullying and violence in public schools, Senator Win Gatchalian said. According to the basic education panel chairman, the public hearing will also assess the Department of Education’s (DepEd) preventive measures. “The public hearing will also assess the Department of Education’s […]

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TULFO CHECKS CEBU AIRPORT AFTER ‘TANIM BALA’ CASE

Senate Committee on Public Services Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo conducted an ocular inspection of the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) following an alleged “tanim bala” (malicious planting of a bullet inside a luggage) incident at the airport recently. Tulfo personally spoke with MCIA General Manager and CEO Julius Neri Jr. to clarify the said allegation […]