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Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chair Senator Dick Gordon announced that the committee has allowed, for humanitarian reasons, the 10-day abeyance of the arrest order against Rose Nono Lin following her camp’s request as she is currently confined in a hospital for a “surgical procedure.” “If Rose Nono Lin is indeed ill and needs to have […]
Senator Dick Gordon joined the caravan of Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Kiko Pangilinan as one of their guest candidates in their Senate slate. Gordon, who is aiming for a consecutive and final term as a member of the Upper Chamber, said that it was an honor for him to be recognized as one […]
Senator Grace Poe hailed the ratification of the proposed amendments to the Public Service Act (PSA), saying she hopes this would be “start of the era of inclusive economic gains and development” in the country. “Our overarching goal is to enhance competition, provide better quality services and create jobs,” said Poe, the chairperson of the […]
The Senate adopted a resolution honoring Rachel Marcial Donaire for being the first woman and Filipina to receive the honorary World Boxing Council’s (WBC) Trainer’s Belt. Senator Pia Cayetano, the sponsor of the measure, said Rachel Marcial Donaire is the woman behind the defensive strategies of renowned Filipino boxer Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr., […]
Senator Joel Villanueva launched his campaign for a second term in the Senate, vowing to continue his agenda of job creation and strengthen employment security in the country. Villanueva outlined his achievements and platform as he rallied his audience to vote for his reelection in a campaign kick-off video posted in his official Facebook accounts. […]
Senator Dick Gordon has filed a resolution seeking a Senate inquiry regarding the unabated commission of cybertheft against the public. Gordon, the Senate Justice and Human Rights Committee chairman, said in Senate Resolution (SR) 987 that the Upper Chamber must investigate the rising cases of diminishing money from bank accounts of government employees. “The Senate […]
The Senate ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the bill amending the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act, extending the validity period of the license to own and possess, and the permit to carry firearms. “With this bill, we are encouraging gun owners to register, and not be put off by bureaucratic processes. In […]
The Senate approved on third and final reading several measures that seek to strengthen State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in the country and establish additional provincial offices of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in various parts of the country, all aimed to strengthen higher education in the country. Senator Joel Villanueva, chair of the […]
The Senate has ratified the bicameral conference committee report on a measure that seeks to improve the quality of teacher education and training in the country. For Senator Win Gatchalian, this is a significant step forward to address the crisis hounding the country’s education sector. The bicameral conference committee report resolved the differences in Senate […]
The Senate of the Philippines recently approved a record 166 bills on third reading, the most bills approved in a single day in recent Senate history, if not this past decade. “I thank our presiding officer, Senate President Vicente Sotto III, for his guidance and leadership, allowing us to become incredibly productive,” said Senate Majority […]