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ZUBIRI BATS FOR PROPOSED PH-JAPAN MILITARY PACT

Senate President Migz Zubiri allayed fears that the proposed Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan may result in abuses as he stressed that the military accord will be equitable and beneficial for both countries. Zubiri gave the assurance two days after visiting Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio vowed to help improve the […]

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MARK VILLAR WANTS MORE PROTECTION FOR JOURNALISTS

Senator Mark Villar pushed for an increased protection of Filipino journalists through the filing of Senate Bill No. 2335 or the Journalist Protection Act in light of the recent killing of a radio broadcaster while airing his program. “I filed this bill because I recognize the hazard that comes with the journalism profession. Yet, it […]

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ELECTED BRGY,SK EXECS URGED: UPLIFT LIVES OF POOR

Senator Bong Go emphasized the importance of respecting the democratic processes and the voice of the people after the conduct of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) recently. Go has urged the electorate and the newly elected officials to embody the values of responsibility and discernment associated with suffrage. “The outcomes of the BSKE […]

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BONG GO EXTENDS MEDICAL AID TO SARANGANI FAMILY

Senator Bong Go extended pivotal medical assistance to a family in Kiamba, Sarangani. The plight of the family, in dire need of surgical intervention for their child born with a severe medical condition, was alleviated by the timely intervention of Go, Kiamba Mayor George Falgui, and the Department of Health (DOH)’s Medical Assistance Fund. Eunila […]

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NOGRALES WELCOMES CHR-DOLE MOA ON WORKERS’ RIGHTS

The chair of the House labor and employment committee welcomed a memorandum of agreement that seeks to foster collaboration for the promotion and protection of workers’ rights. “The MOA between the Commission on Human Rights and Department of Labor and Employment is a welcome development in government’s efforts to uphold workers’ rights. I hope that […]

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TULFO HELPS OFWS GET BALIKBAYAN BOXES FROM BOC

Through the help of Senator Raffy Tulfo and his office, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) finally started distribution of balikbayan boxes of roughly 200 OFWs that were stuck in the warehouse for almost a year. It can be recalled that Rowena Agtarap and Jennifer Yanong came to the Senate office of Tulfo seeking help regarding […]

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MARK VILLAR FILES BILL FOR HOMELESS, STRAY ANIMALS

Senator Mark Villar expressed his concern with the increasing cases of animal abandonment in different areas in the country. According to the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), there are around 12 million stray cats and dogs in 2019, which are either former family pets or those who have reproduced in the streets due to lack […]

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SPANISH KING MEETS WITH PH SENATORS IN MADRID

Senate President Migz Zubiri led Philippine senators in meeting with King Felipe VI of Spain at the Palacio de la Zarzuela in Madrid recently. The King of Spain received the delegation for a private meeting at the palace to discuss how best to strengthen the friendship and partnership between the Philippines and Spain, particularly in […]

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ZUBIRI LEADS DELEGATION TO SPAIN’S SENATE

“Let us build on five hundred years of friendship and history.” This was the message of Senate President Migz Zubiri to Spanish Senate President Pedro Rollán during the Philippine Senate’s official parliamentary visit to the Senate of Spain, where enhanced trade relations was one of the key points of discussion. Zubiri led a delegation of […]

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BONG GO MEETS OFWS DURING UK VISIT

Upon the invitation of the British Group Inter-Parliament Union, Senator Bong Go joined Senate President Migz Zubiri and Senator Grace Poe as they represented the Philippine Senate during an official visit to the United Kingdom recently. The visit, led by Zubiri and Poe as co-heads of the delegation, was Go’s first visit to the UK. […]