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The Senate unanimously adopted a resolution expressing the profound sympathy and sincere condolences of the institution on the death of former Senator Rene Saguisag, a dedicated public servant, a staunch defender of human rights, and a true patriot, who passed away on April 24, 2024 at the age of 84. Senate Resolution No. 1009 was […]
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 […]
To ensure Muslim Filipinos can avail of accessible, equitable, and speedy justice, the Senate approved a measure on third and final reading, creating additional Shari’a Judicial Districts, stations for the district courts, and circuit courts across the country. With 20 affirmative votes, zero negative vote, and zero abstention, Senate Bill No. 2594, sponsored by Justice […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo filed a Senate Resolution (SR) seeking to investigate the alarming power supply issue hounding the nation. Tulfo, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Energy, filed SR No. 1008 following the declaration of red and yellow alerts in the Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao grids. Tulfo filed SR No. 1008 following the declaration of […]
Senators Bong Go, Francis Tolentino, and Ronald dela Rosa jointly authored and filed Senate Resolution No. 981 directing the Senate Committee on Energy to launch an inquiry in aid of legislation to look into the persistent electricity supply problems in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS). The investigation aims to assess the capability of […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III commended the UAE government, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for its significant strides in enhancing the labor conditions of foreign workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Pimentel highlighted a notable decrease in the number of runaway maids reported this year, including […]
The Senate recently adopted Resolution No. 806 recognizing and commending Dr. Carmencita Padilla for receiving the order of national scientist award conferred by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Senator Pia Cayetano, author and sponsor of the resolution, expressed gratitude to Dr. Padilla for pushing the passage of the Newborn Screening Act in 2004 and the Rare […]
The Senate gave its final nod to the bill creating the Bulacan Special Economic Zone (BuZ) and Freeport. Sponsored by Senator Grace Poe, Senate Bill No. 2572 establishes the Bulacan Ecozone, which will host the New Manila International Airport in the province of Bulacan. Aside from Poe, Senate President Migz Zubiri co-sponsored the bill, along […]
The long-awaited Negros Island Region (NIR) Act, which bring the provinces of Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor together under one administrative region, was approved on third and final reading in the Senate. “The people of Negros have been waiting for this for a long time,” said Senate President Migz Zubiri, himself a Negrense through […]
The Senate adopted a resolution commending and congratulating members of the Philippine team for their exemplary performance in the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China. Adopted was Senate Resolution No. 825, taking into consideration 30 other resolutions congratulating and commending the Philippine team and their coaching staff for bringing pride and honor to the […]