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Senate President Chiz Escudero reported a “big haul of bills” passed by the chamber and vowed to erase any backlog of measures under his watch, as he marked his first 100 days in office on September 26, 2024. “It’s a scoreboard we can be truly proud of,” Escudero said, citing the 137 pieces of legislation […]
Senator Cynthia Villar welcomed the signing into law of a measure that imposes severe sanctions against smugglers, profiteers, hoarders and cartels of agricultural and fishery products. In a ceremony in Malacanang recently, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act No.12022 or the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act. Witnessing the event are some senators and congressmen, along […]
Timely and worthy of support. On this note, Senator Robin Padilla’s bill allowing equal access for Filipino Muslims and indigenous peoples (IPs) in public cemeteries gained support in the Senate, particularly from Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III. In his “supportive” interpellation of Padilla’s Senate Bill 1273, Pimentel commended Padilla for “having thought of this […]
The Senate approved, on third and final reading, a bill seeking to augment the capacity of the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) to support important sectors and significantly contribute to the economic development of the country. Senator Mark Villar, author and sponsor of Senate Bill No. 2804 otherwise known as the New DBP Act, […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero said a new law meant to combat rampant smuggling, profiteering and hoarding of agricultural products will make food more affordable and accessible to many Filipinos and provide better income for local farmers. Escudero said the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, a priority measure of the administration which is scheduled to be signed […]
Committee on Migrant Workers Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo expressed elation over the passage into law of Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers which institutionalizes the rights that will protect our seafarers. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law on September 23 Republic Act 12021 or the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers in a Ceremonial Signing at […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano called for a ‘Filipino gas first’ policy, stressing that the Philippine Natural Gas Development Act is crucial for achieving long-term energy security as the country shifts towards cleaner energy sources. This statement came after his interpellation with Senator Win Gatchalian recently regarding Senate Bill 2793, a measure sponsored by Committee on […]
For enduring harassment and hardships while maintaining the Philippines’ presence in the West Philippine Sea, the crew of the BRP Teresa Magbanua were saluted by Senator Robin Padilla. In Senate Resolution 1202, Padilla cited the BRP Teresa Magbanua’s crew for their “crucial and immeasurable contribution” to maintaining our sovereignty. “The crucial and immeasurable contribution of […]
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa wants the identity of the former Philippine National Police chief who was allegedly under ex-Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo’s monthly payroll revealed to the public. The former PNP chief-turned-senator made the call after former Armed Forces of the Philippines Intelligence Service commander and now PAGCOR Senior Vice President Raul Villanueva […]
Senator Robin Padilla appealed anew to relevant government agencies to do everything to extend help to refugees and stateless persons, especially after his bill on the matter got support from the Department of Justice and Commission on Human Rights. Padilla, who filed Senate Bill 2548 last February to strengthen protection for refugees, stressed that no […]