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The hardships being suffered by Filipino farmers and consumers due to cartel, holding, profiteering and other corrupt practices will soon be stopped as the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act is closer to becoming a law. Before the 2nd Regular Session of the 19th Congress adjourned, the Senate ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the Anti […]
The Senate started reorganizing key posts following the change in leadership, with former Senate President Migz Zubiri getting the economic affairs panel. In the plenary session presided over by new Senate President Chiz Escudero, several senators have been elected to lead major committees as follows: * Senator Sonny Angara, Committee on Justice and Human Rights; […]
Senator Loren Legarda hailed the approval and ratification of the Bicameral Conference Committee Report for the New Government Procurement Act that is geared towards addressing tedious procedures in public procurement and ensuring a ‘fit-for-purpose’ in the adoption of procurement modalities in the country. The New Government Procurement Act is proof of the government’s comprehensive and […]
In a public hearing held by the Senate Committee on Health and Demography recently, Senator Bong Go presided over discussions on various health programs including the efficient implementation of the Philippine Health Facility Development Plan and the execution of Republic Act 11959 or the Regional Specialty Centers Act which he principally sponsored and is one […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is the new chair of the Senate Committee on Accounts following a revamp of the Senate in Monday’s session that saw Senator Chiz Escudero elected as the new Senate President. It was Cayetano who nominated Escudero to the Senate leadership after Senator Migz Zubiri resigned as Senate President. “I nominate someone […]
The Senate Subcommittee Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 (RBH No. 6) proposing amendments to economic provisions of the Constitution has brought its public hearings closer to the people, starting with what Senate President Migz Zubiri described as a very encouraging Baguio public consultations. “The Constitution is the bible of any nation. The bible of […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo’s Senate colleagues have expressed full support for his proposal to make dental health services accessible and available for all. In his privilege speech, Tulfo stressed that dental health concerns of Filipinos must be seriously addressed because having poor oral health can lead to life-threatening diseases like stroke, as well as affect mental […]
Senator Bong Go lauded the Senate’s approval on the third and final reading of several landmark bills aimed at expanding the Judicial system by creating new branches of Regional Trial Courts (RTC) and Municipal Trial Courts (MTC) nationwide. Senator Francis Tolentino is the principal sponsor of the measures. These bills, co-sponsored by Go, signify a […]
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 […]