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ZUBIRI TO PALACE: CONSIDER P100 WAGE HIKE

A legislated minimum wage hike is the best gift that the President can give to all our workers. This was the statement made by Senate President Migz Zubiri, as he called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to support the P100 Daily Minimum Wage Increase Act, which has already been approved in the Senate. “I am […]

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SENATE ON TRACK FOR OK OF LEDAC PRIORITY MEASURES

Senate President Migz Zubiri expressed confidence that the Senate will see the passage of at least 20 priority bills listed under the Common Legislative Agenda of the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council (CLA-LEDAC) before the 2nd Regular Session of the 19th Congress ends before June. “We are right on track when it comes to the […]

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ZUBIRI HOSTS LUNCH FOR VISITING NEW ZEALAND PM

Senate President Migz Zubiri met with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to discuss, among other things, a deeper engagement between the Philippines and New Zealand specifically in the area of economy and security. Zubiri said the meeting with Luxon, who was in the Philippines as part of his working trip across Southeast Asia, is a good […]

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ZUBIRI GETS PROMOTED AS ARMY RESERVE OFFICER

“Any good patriot, no matter their lot in life, should be ready to fight for the country when called for – and this is a call that I am prepared to answer.” This is according to Senate President Migz Zubiri, who is now a reserve officer of the Philippine Army, donning the rank of Lieutenant […]

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ZUBIRI TO IPU MEMBERS: HELP BROKER PEACE IN WPS

Senate President Migz Zubiri appealed to fellow members of the International Parliamentarian Union (IPU) to be “facilitators of peace” amidst all wars and conflict happening in different parts of the world, even in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In his speech at the IPU General Debate in Geneva, Switzerland last, Zubiri rallied the IPU to […]

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ZUBIRI ASSURES PNP OF SENATE’S SUPPORT

Senate President Migz Zubiri assured officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) that the Senate is doing everything in its power to support the evolving needs of the police force. In a speech before police officials attending the 44th Grand Alumni Homecoming of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) in Silang, Cavite, Zubiri praised the […]

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12 SENATORS GET PERFECT ATTENDANCE

In the Senate, every day is a “buckling-down-to-work” kind of day. This was the statement made by Senate President Migz Zubiri as he again extended his streak of perfect attendance in the Senate. “In my long years as a public servant, I have learned this one important thing: true leadership starts by showing up for the […]

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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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ZUBIRI TO PINOYS: RESPECT THE CONSTITUTION

Senate President Migz Zubiri has called on the Filipino people to honor the country’s historic beginnings by respecting the Constitution, and that any changes to the country’s charter must not be made based on selfish motives and ambitions. Zubiri made this assertion as he delivered his message during the 125th Anniversary celebration of the Malolos […]

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SELF-RELIANT DEFENSE POSTURE BILL GETS SENATE OK

The Senate approved on third and final reading a measure aimed at developing the country’s defense industry and enhancing its locally produced advanced weaponry and equipment for the armed forces. Voting 20-0-0, the chamber passed Senate Bill No. 2455 (SBN 2455), also known as the “Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act”, which is designed to revitalize […]