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The Senate approved the Konektadong Pinoy Bill on Third and Final Reading, a measure authored and sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano that aims to ensure reliable, affordable, and accessible internet connection nationwide. The bill garnered broad support, with 17 senators voting in favor and none voting against or abstaining during the plenary session recently. […]
With the adjournment of session this week, the United Senior Citizens Party-list on Thursday called the non-passage of the universal social pension bill in the Senate as a “missed opportunity.” “Nakakapanghinayang na nakabinbin pa rin ang panukalang universal social pension sa kabila ng pagkilos ng nagkakaisang senior citizens sa buong bansa upang ipanawagan ito. This […]
In a bid to give justice and higher monetary compensation to Filipinos who are wrongfully convicted or illegally detained, the Senate approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2920. Minority Leader Koko Pimentel, sponsor of the bill, said it seeks to strengthen support for individuals who are victims of wrong conviction or unjust […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero said institutionalizing the benefits and incentives for barangay health workers (BHWs) is a fitting tribute to community primary healthcare providers as essential partners of government in ensuring the people’s well-being at grassroots level. According to Escudero, one of the authors of Senate Bill No. 2838 or the Magna Carta of Barangay […]
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has called on the government to think of a “permanent solution” to minimize road mishaps along the Marilaque (Marikina-Rizal-Laguna-Quezon) Highway. “It’s about time that the Highway Patrol Group of the PNP tightens its grip along the whole stretch of the Marilaque highway with the support of course of the local […]
The country is set to impose a ban on exports of minerals in their raw form to pave the way for the development of local industries, production of higher-value exports, and the creation of more jobs for Filipinos, based on a bill approved on third and final reading by the Senate recently. Senate President Chiz […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III was honored with the prestigious Badge for Cooperation by the Russian Federation in a ceremony held at the Russian Ambassador’s Residence, Dasmariñas Village, Makati City. The Badge for Cooperation is an award conferred by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation to distinguished individuals from different countries […]
Several prominent figures in the entertainment industry came in full force to express strong support for the senatorial run of former Senator Kiko Pangilinan in the upcoming May polls. Present during the Artists’ Night hosted by Pangilinan and his wife, actress Sharon Cuneta at a Makati restaurant were singers Ogie Alcasid, Jed Madela, Darren Espanto, […]
The Senate approved the E-Governance Act on Third and Final reading, a measure championed by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano that paves the way for Filipinos to thrive in the digital age. The bill received broad support, with 21 senators voting in favor and no votes against or abstentions during the plenary session. The E-Governance Act […]
Former Senator Kiko Pangilinan has proposed a law requiring all newly elected and appointed officials to experience living with the poor for several days, aiming to foster empathy and gain a deeper perspective on poverty’s realities. If elected, Pangilinan said legislating this program will be one of his top priorities, in line with his advocacy […]