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Senator Raffy Tulfo is calling for a Senate investigation into the reported complaints from Social Security System (SSS) members about the long and tedious system of processing their benefits, particularly retirement claims. In filing Senate Resolution (SR) No. 544, Tulfo stressed that said delays in processing of claims have caused financial difficulties for retirees, especially […]
Continuing his advocacy to improve the country’s health sector and establish more health facilities that would significantly benefit Filipinos, especially in the countryside, Senator Bong Go lauded the Department of Health and the local government of Labason, Zamboanga del Norte for the successful groundbreaking of the town’s Super Health Center recently. In his video message, […]
The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines has expressed its support for Senate Bill No. 2002 or the Across-the-Board Wage Increase Act of 2023, filed by Senate President Migz Zubiri. “The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines welcomes Senate Bill No. 2002, filed by Senate President Juan Miguel ‘Migz’ Zubiri, which calls for a P150 […]
Senator Chiz Escudero’s proposals calling for the prohibition of the “no permit, no exam” policy in educational institutions and the moratorium on student loan payment during disasters have been approved on second reading, a step that is expected to bring relief to thousands of students particularly those facing financial difficulties. Senators gave their nod to […]
Senator Chiz Escudero has asked the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) to simplify their process in order to expedite the release of the calamity funds to local government units (LGUs) needing immediate relief following natural and man-made disasters. Attending the hearing of the Committee on Environment, […]
To avoid power outages, communication failures, and other problems affecting public safety and national security, Senator Raffy Tulfo filed a measure mandating immediate response to emergency service requests related to critical infrastructure. Tulfo, Chairperson of the Committee on Energy, filed Senate Bill (SB) No. 1882 seeking to guarantee the stability, resilience, and security of critical infrastructure […]
Two Filipina lawmakers were elected to key standing committees of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) recently marking a significant milestone for the 19th Congress and Filipino women, as the feat coincided with the celebration of Women’s Month. Senator Pia Cayetano was elected by fellow Members of Parliament to occupy a seat in the IPU’s Standing Committee […]
Amending the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution to allow more foreign direct investments will cost taxpayers less funds and time if done through a constituent assembly as compared to a constitutional convention, officials of the National Economic and Development Authority and Commission on Elections said. Lawyer Reverie Pure Sapaen, director of governance staff of […]
The freedom of speech, of expression and of creation are enshrined in our Constitution, but they should never be abused. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this as he presided over the hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media that tackled, among others, proposed measures giving the Movie and Television Review and Classification […]
Senator Robin Padilla joined the nation in honoring women on International Women’s Day. Padilla and Senator Risa Hontiveros took part in and sang at a program at the Senate honoring women. They sang “Awit ng Barkada” and “Salamat.” During the program, Padilla stressed the importance of women in the teachings of Islam, which he said […]