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Several measures intended to enhance the capabilities, processes and quality of goods produced by Philippine enterprises took center stage in a recent hearing by the Committee on Trade, Commerce and Entrepreneurship. Senator Sonny Angara was designated as the subcommittee chairman to hear the bills since these are in line with his Tatak Pinoy (Proudly Filipino) […]
Senate President Migz Zubiri denounced the actions of the Chinese Coast Guard in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), after the Philippine Coast Guard revealed that a Chinese Coast Guard vessel aimed a military-grade laser on a PCG vessel near the Ayungin Shoal. “We stand completely behind our Coast Guard and we protest vigorously against the […]
The Senate adopted a resolution honoring Carlos Edriel Poquiz Yulo for being one of the best gymnasts the Philippines has produced and for bringing pride and glory to the country with victories in various international gymnastics competitions. Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 458 introduced by Senate President Migz Zubiri was adopted by the chamber taking into […]
While there is still a long way to go, the first positive steps have been taken to drum up public consciousness about our Muslim brethren through the commemoration of World Hijab Day. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this as he led a program marking the occasion at the Senate. Padilla, who chairs the Senate Committee on […]
For their commitment to serve the country and for making a positive impact on our nation’s development, the Senate adopted a resolution hailing The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service (TOWNS) 2022 awardees. Senate Adopted Resolution No. 39 introduced by Senator Sonny Angara was unanimously adopted by the Senate, taking into consideration SRNs 250, 252, […]
Twelve senators have been recorded to have perfect attendance from 25 July 2022 to 14 December 2022. Being present for the 39 times that the roll was called, Senate President Migz Zubiri maintained his record of perfect attendance since his days in the House of Representatives. Along with Zubiri, eleven more senators posted perfect attendance. […]
The Senate may increase session days when Congress convenes on January 23. According to Senate President Migz Zubiri, they plan to do this in order to tackle more laws. “That way, hindi naman puyatan ang ating mga kasamahan.” “So, request ko kay Senator (Sonny) Angara, maybe instead of tackling these six working days, baka pwedeng, maybe, […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros said that 2022 will end with major victories in the Senate for champions of good governance, along with key advances in legislation to help women, children and workers struggling to recover from both the COVID-19 pandemic and global economic crisis. Hontiveros, Chair of Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender […]
The Senate adopted a resolution congratulating the national jiu-jitsu team, including jiu-jitsu phenoms Kimberly Anne Custodio and Meggie Ochoa, for bagging gold medals in the 2022 Jiu-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) World Championship held last November in the United Arab Emirates. Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 277 (Adopted Resolution No. 38), introduced by Senator Lito Lapid was […]
The Senate adjourned sessions for the holidays, wrapping up a productive season with pieces of legislation that recognize and respond to Filipinos’ needs. “Since we first convened 20 weeks ago, we have devoted every single day to carrying out the duties the Constitution has assigned us, and delivering the results our constituents expect of us,” […]