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The Senate approved on third and final reading the Blue Economy Act, embodying the sustainable utilization of Philippines’ oceanic resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and the health of the country’s ocean ecosystems. Senator Loren Legarda, principal author and sponsor of Senate Bill No. 2450 or the Blue Economy Act, said blue economy transcends borders and […]
The move towards a fully digital government took a significant step forward with the formal filing of the Committee Report consolidating Senate Bills on e-governance, led by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano. Cayetano, who chairs the Senate Committee on Science and Technology, introduced Senate Bill No. 2781 under Committee Report No. 297 which aims to enhance […]
During the third reading and subsequent approval of local hospital bills aimed at upgrading local healthcare facilities, Senator Bong Go emphasized the critical need for enhanced healthcare infrastructure to support the Philippines’ most vulnerable populations. Addressing the Senate, Go, in a manifestation, expressed his gratitude towards his colleagues for their support in passing these important […]
First published: February 9, 2021 Last updated: August 6, 2024 Are there sure winners in a senatorial election? The first post-EDSA senatorial election was held on May 11, 1987. At that time, the country still elected 24 Senators. In 1992, 24 Senators were likewise elected, but the first 12 who obtained the highest number of […]
To kickstart the process of finally ending political dynasties, Senator Robin Padilla proposed an amendment to the 1987 Constitution aiming to give it more teeth on the matter. Padilla filed Resolution of Both Houses No. 9, where he noted the term limits of elected officials as outlined in the Charter have failed to stop the […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo along with his fellow senators introduced a Senate resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to temporarily suspend the implementation of the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP), formerly known as the PUV Modernization Program. Those who authored Senate Resolution (SR) No. 1096 along with Tulfo include Senate President Chiz Escudero, Majority Leader […]
Senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano are calling for an investigation into the transfer of excess funds from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to the Bureau of Treasury. In Resolution No. 1092 filed recently, the sibling senators sought to confirm whether or not the transfer complies with legal requirements. “There is a need to […]
The Senate adopted a resolution expressing its sincere appreciation to Senator Sonny Angara for his “exemplary service to the institution and to the Filipino people as a senator of the Philippines.” Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 1070, taking into consideration SRNs 1074, 1079 and 1094, introduced by Senator Migz Zubiri, said Angara “has upheld the highest […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero announced that pending bills on Charter change (Cha-cha) will be set aside in the final regular session of the 19th Congress to give way to more important measures that genuinely enhance the lives of Filipinos. Escudero underscored the need to focus on legislation that directly benefits the public and avoid measures […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero vowed to focus on crafting laws that ease the burdens of overworked and underpaid Filipinos, as he formally opened the third and final session of the 19th Congress. In his speech, Escudero called for a shift in priorities to address the immediate needs and challenges of the public, envisioning a Senate […]