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In her State of the Nation Address (SONA) appearance, Senator Grace Poe wore a Filipino terno reflecting her optimism as she capped 12 years of serving the people as a legislator. Poe walked the red carpet in a one-piece white silk crepe terno designed by Filipino fashion master Paul Cabral. The gown featured a small […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero assured that the upper chamber will continue to recognize the rights of suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo even as he urged law enforcement agencies to help the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms (OSAA) in carrying out the arrest order against the local chief executive. In a press conference, Escudero reiterated that […]
Senator Nancy Binay expressed concern over the use of mental health as a convenient excuse to avoid congressional inquiries and investigations. According to Binay, similar committees which are holding their respective investigations in aid of legislation must remain vigilant against the misuse of mental health claims to undermine the Senate. “Ang ayaw po nating mangyari […]
Citing the need to maintain the public’s trust in the Senate as an institution, Senator Robin Padilla sought an investigation into the issues surrounding the increased costs in the construction of the New Senate Building (NSB). Padilla filed Senate Resolution 1063 directing his Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media to handle the investigation […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero wants the Senate to focus on crafting laws that alleviate the daily burdens of Filipinos, guided by his vision, “Hayahay ang Buhay, Bayang Matiwasay”. Escudero said that while the upper chamber will continue to pass business-friendly bills like the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo, as the new chairperson of the Senate Committee on Public Services, convened various government agencies in a first consultative meeting in the Senate to discuss several issues and concerns involving transportation, telecommunications and utilities and franchises. For one, they discussed the current implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) of […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero is taking proactive steps to address parking challenges and other issues faced by Senate employees and visitors at their present location, pending their transfer to the New Senate Building in Taguig City. During the flag-raising ceremony, Escudero emphasized the importance of ensuring adequate parking facilities, a significant problem at the Senate’s […]
For Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, the problem of discrimination in the country will not be solved unless the people acknowledge that it exists. “Ang dami-daming nakakaranas ng discrimination, not necessarily just because of one reason, but because they’re different,” Cayetano said pertaining to the various bills on the Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Act. “I think everyone in […]
Newly elected Senate President Chiz Escudero continued his series of office visits within the Senate, underscoring his commitment to addressing the needs of Senate employees and boosting operational efficiency. Interviewed by reporters, Escudero explained that checking the facilities and ensuring they function well is part of his role as Senate President. “Itinuturing kong administrative head […]
Senator Bong Go lauded the Senate approval of Senate Bill No. 2514, or the Philippine National Games (PNG) bill, on second reading, following the proposal of significant amendments. Go is the principal sponsor and author of the measure. The bill, which aims to strengthen grassroots sports development and provide a structured national sports program, hurdled […]