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BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS – VILLANUEVA

Senator Joel Villanueva joined nearly a million Christian believers at the 40th anniversary celebration of Jesus Is Lord (JIL) Church Worldwide on Saturday at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. In his speech, Villanueva called on the JIL people to remain faithful to God and be a blessing to others. “We remind the JIL People of […]

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CONDUCT INQUIRY ON THE EFFECT OF FUEL TAX SUSPENSION AS A MEASURE TO MITIGATE INFLATION – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a resolution that seeks to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, on the potential impact of suspending the fuel excise tax as a measure to mitigate inflation. Gatchalian, who chairs the Senate Committee on Economic Affairs, said he filed Senate Resolution No. 917 after President Rodrigo Duterte expressed his […]

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I CAN SEEK REELECTION, I NEVER CONSULTED TOPACIO ON REELECTION LEGAL ISSUES – PIMENTEL

Senate Trade, Commerce and Entrepreneurship Committee Chairperson Sen. Koko Pimentel III on Tuesday welcomed the filing of a disqualification case against him by notorious lawyer Ferdinand Topacio at the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), saying that this development “will pave the way for this issue to be settled, so we can focus on the issues that […]

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TEACH THE HISTORY OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN SCHOOLS – ANGARA

Senator Sonny Angara has called for the full implementation of the Integrated History Law that mandates the teaching of indigenous peoples (IPs) history in both basic and higher education in the country. “By including this subject in our education system, we effectively instill further understanding of IP history, culture and identity in the minds of […]

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BAGUMBAYAN AIMS FOR ENABLED, ENNOBLED AND FREE CITIZENRY – GORDON

Bagumbayan Volunteers for a New Philippines Party, the political party founded by Senator Dick Gordon, entered the race for the 2019 midterm elections by fielding candidates who share the party’s vision for a new Philippines. Gordon, Bagumbayan-VNP Party chairman and president, said the party has a defined platform of governance, anchored on what the country’s […]

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GORDON TO NBI: AMEND ROAD RIGHT OF WAY SCAM CHARGE SHEET, INCLUDE MORE GOV’T OFFICIALS

As the modus operandi employed by the syndicates behind the road right-of-way payment (RROW) scam continues to unfold, Senator Dick Gordon denounced officials of concerned government agencies who knowingly or unknowingly abetted the syndicates in tarnishing the integrity of the country’s land registration and transfer system. During the continuation of the Blue Ribbon Committee’s investigation […]

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SENATE BEGINS DELIBERATION ON PROOF OF PARKING SPACE ACT – GATCHALIAN

The Senate has started the process of ironing out the details of a bill which would require prospective vehicle owners to present proof that they have a parking space for the new vehicle, a bill which Senator Win Gatchalian believes will help ease traffic congestion in the country. The Senate Committee on Trade, Commerce, and […]

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UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE BILL TO MAKE SURE FILIPINOS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO QUALITY, AFFORDABLE MEDICINES – ANGARA

Senator Sonny Angara said the enactment of the Universal Health Care (UHC) bill will make sure all Filipinos will have access to quality and affordable medicines. “We are now a step closer to ensuring that every Filipino family will have access to health services without causing them financial hardship. Kabilang sa mga nilalayon nito ang […]

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GATCHALIAN TO SUCs, LUCs: DEVELOP MEANINGFUL RETURN SERVICE AGREEMENTS

Senator Win Gatchalian urged state universities and colleges (SUCs) and local universities and colleges (LUCs) to develop meaningful return service agreements (RSAs) that would instill discipline in students and help them contribute to nation-building. “The Free Higher Education Law allows our students to excel in whichever fields of study they wish to pursue by removing […]

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IT’S HIGH TIME FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO LAUNCH A DRILL, DRILL, DRILL PROGRAM – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte to be more aggressive in its pursuit of energy self-sufficiency by launching a “Drill, Drill, Drill” program to explore and develop the country’s untapped oil and natural gas resources. Gatchalian, who serves as chairman of the Senate Energy Committee, made the call amid the […]