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In his continuing advocacy to boost grassroots sports development, Senator Bong Go lauded the recently concluded Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) Sports Summit that was held recently in Negros Island. The event was supported by the office of Go and the Philippine Sports Commission. Themed “Steadfast in Advancing and Sustaining Grassroots Sports Development for Excellence,” […]
Senator Grace Poe said transportation officials should be ready to face scrutiny on the impact of the jeepney modernization program, including the utilization of the P200-million fund for drivers’ livelihood assistance. “The consolidation deadline is not the end of the road for raising our concerns on the jeepney modernization. We will keep an eye on […]
A legislated minimum wage hike is the best gift that the President can give to all our workers. This was the statement made by Senate President Migz Zubiri, as he called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to support the P100 Daily Minimum Wage Increase Act, which has already been approved in the Senate. “I am […]
To ensure Muslim Filipinos can avail of accessible, equitable, and speedy justice, the Senate approved a measure on third and final reading, creating additional Shari’a Judicial Districts, stations for the district courts, and circuit courts across the country. With 20 affirmative votes, zero negative vote, and zero abstention, Senate Bill No. 2594, sponsored by Justice […]
The almost unbearable rise in temperature for the summer and the recurring cancellation of face-to-face classes are both compelling reasons to fast-track the return to a June to March academic calendar and spare students, as well as teachers, from the ill effects of the extreme heat. Senate President Migz Zubiri is asking the Department of […]
Citing the professionalization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and current laws penalizing hazing, Senator Robin Padilla is 99 percent sure the past “abuses” that hounded the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program will not happen again. Padilla, a vocal advocate of basic citizens’ military training, also reiterated that ROTC is not just about […]
The media has a major role in helping the government prepare the public to cope with possible conflict. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this after chairing a consultative meeting on the role of media in disseminating public information during times of conflict. Padilla, who chairs the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media, also disclosed […]
Senator Bong Go was officially recognized as an adopted son of Manaoag, Pangasinan, a tribute to his unwavering service and dedication to the town’s people, particularly the underprivileged. “Mahal na mahal ko po kayo dito sa Pangasinan. Ako po ay adopted son din ng probinsya ng Pangasinan. At natutuwa po ako na adopted son na […]
Senator Bong Go expressed support for adaptive measures to protect workers against the escalating heat index in the country, prompted by the ongoing El Niño phenomenon. Go also emphasized the importance of revisiting work and educational setups to prioritize public health and safety. “Unahin natin ang kalusugan at kaligtasan ng ating mga kababayan. Tandaan natin […]
Senate President Migz Zubiri met with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to discuss, among other things, a deeper engagement between the Philippines and New Zealand specifically in the area of economy and security. Zubiri said the meeting with Luxon, who was in the Philippines as part of his working trip across Southeast Asia, is a good […]