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MORE SUPPORT FOR MENTALLY CHALLENGED PUSHED

Senator Mark Villar celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the Elsie Gaches Village (EGV) together with his wife, DSWD Undersecretary Emmeline Villar, and the residents and partners of the shelter. Villar, along with the partners of the shelter, were awarded for their generosity to its residents. “As we celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Elsie Gaches […]

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ZUBIRI RENEWS PUSH FOR BULACAN AEROTROPOLIS

Senate President Migz Zubiri reiterated his push for the creation of a special economic zone in Bulacan province to entice more foreign investors and complement the soon-to-be-finished aerotropolis outside of Metro Manila. At the hearing of the Senate Committee on Economic Affairs, Zubiri said he refiled Senate Bill No. 2266, or An Act Establishing the […]

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BONG GO RECEIVES RECOGNITION FROM ROMBLON LGU

Senator Bong Go, adopted son of Romblon province, was honored with a plaque of appreciation by the local government of Corcuera town, Romblon, in recognition of his significant contributions to the community. Mayor Elmer Fruelda and Aubrey Fondevilla visited the Senate recently where they personally presented the award to Go, expressing the town’s deep gratitude […]

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REPURPOSE P12-B PI PLEBISCITE FUND – ESCUDERO

With the “politician’s initiative” killed by a presidential order, the P12-billion fund in the Commission on Election’s (Comelec) 2024 budget earmarked for a plebiscite should now be used for other purposes, Senator Chiz Escudero said. At the hearing of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation chaired by Senator Imee Marcos, Escudero disclosed […]

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PADILLA MOURNS SHUTDOWN OF CNN PHILIPPINES

The closure of CNN Philippines is a great loss to public information, Senator Robin Padilla said. Padilla, who chairs the Senate committee on public information and mass media, noted the loss of CNN Philippines took place amid much politicking in the country. “Bayan ko. Sa kalagitnaan ng politicking sa lahat ng sulok, ito po ang magaganap […]

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BINAY: SENATE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH EVEN SANS CHACHA

Senator Nancy Binay reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to economic growth and stability, addressing concerns about the ongoing political turmoil sparked by Charter change and its potential impact on investors. Contrary to any misconceptions, Binay said the Senate has consistently demonstrated “pro-development” and “pro-progress” stance, evident in the passage of critical economic reforms such as the […]

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SENATE ADOPTS RESO LAUDING DLSU’S RESEARCH COLLAB

The Senate adopted a resolution commending the De La Salle University (DLSU) for its research partnership agreement with the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II). The Senate unanimously adopted Senate Resolution No. 819 introduced by Senators Sonny Angara, Pia Cayetano, Chiz Escudero, Win Gatchalian, and Majority Leader Joel Villanueva. The EDCOM II and DLSU […]

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BONG GO: DON’T SUSPEND VOTER’S REGISTRATION

Senator Bong Go has emphatically voiced his stand in protecting the Filipinos’ right to suffrage by ensuring that voter registration, especially for new applicants, is not compromised amid moves to prioritize the verification of signatures submitted to the Commission of Elections for the proposed constitutional amendments through People’s Initiative. In an interview after aiding fire […]

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BONG GO LEADS SARANGANI HEALTH CENTER OPENING

Senator Bong Go, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, attended the turnover ceremony for the Super Health Center in Barangay Lagundi, Kiamba, Sarangani as he underscored his commitment to advancing healthcare accessibility at the grassroots level. “Patuloy po akong tutulong sa pagpaparami ng Super Health Centers sa bansa sa abot po […]

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BATO SLAMS PEOPLE’S INITIATIVE ON CHARTER CHANGE

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has strongly opposed the ongoing people’s initiative, calling it “politicians’ initiative.” “P.I. means People’s Initiative, not Politicians’ Initiative,” Dela Rosa said on Facebook. The legislator particularly questioned the efforts to amend Article 17, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution and allow members of the House of Representatives and the Senate […]