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Senator Raffy Tulfo is happy over the swift action of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in his recommendation to add local police outposts on Road 10 with at least five policemen on-duty and police mobiles available 24/7 to stop the rampant crime on the most notorious road in Metro Manila. It can be recalled that […]
The Senate approved on Second Reading a bill sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano that seeks to amend the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) charter in order to strengthen and expand the powers of the government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC). Following the period of amendments, Senate Bill No. 2647, which Cayetano sponsored during his […]
Senator Migz Zubiri welcomed the Senate’s approval on third reading of Senate Bill No. 2906, also known as the Philippine Agriculturists Act, hailing it as a long overdue recognition of the vital role of agriculturists in national development. “This is a great day for our fellow agriculturists, who have been waiting for a long time […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano concluded his trip to Hong Kong recently with a heartwarming meet-and-greet with Overseas Filipino Workers and community leaders. The event, held at the OFW Global Centre in Hong Kong, was a brief yet meaningful gathering where Cayetano, together with his sister Senator Pia Cayetano, reconnected with the Filipino community in a […]
A bill by Senator Robin Padilla seeks to bolster the services of the Overseas Filipino Bank (OFBank) to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), by proposing revisions to its charter. Padilla filed Senate Bill 2937 providing for the revised charter of the OFBank, for the sake of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who he described as “bagong bayani” […]
Senator Mark Villar pushes for mandatory Muslim prayer rooms in public offices and establishments as he files Senate Bill No. 2288 or the Act Mandating the Establishment of Muslim Prayer Rooms in all Public Offices and Establishments. The measure mandates all public offices and establishments nationwide to designate and set up at least one separate […]
Senate Committee on Migrant Workers Chairperson Raffy Tulfo has renewed his call for a deployment ban of new Filipino household service providers or kasambahays to Kuwait following recent killings of Pinoy domestic workers in said country. The victims include Dafnie Nacalaban. During a recent Senate hearing, Tulfo also stated that he receives an average of 150 […]
Senator Robin Padilla sought support from his Senate colleagues for a bill ensuring the proper and timely burial of deceased Muslims in accordance with Islam teachings. Padilla made the appeal in a sponsorship speech for House Bill No. 8925 (An Act Requiring the Proper and Immediate Burial of Muslim Cadavers in Accordance with the Islamic […]
The Senate adopted a resolution congratulating singer Sofronio Vazquez for winning the 26th Season of The Voice, making history as the first Filipino and Asian winner of the competition in The Voice USA. Senate Resolution No. 1259, authored by Senator Joel Villanueva, taking into consideration SRN 1260 filed by Senator Imee Marcos and SRN 1262 […]
The Senate adopted Senate Resolution No. 1270 commending Police Senior Master Sergeant Ryan Mariano and Correction Officer 1 Melvin Cabanal Magnaye of the Bureau of Corrections for their bravery and dedication to protect the public. “There is no greater amount of nobility than to give one’s life to protect another. However, we would always want and […]