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Senator Sonny Angara said the signing of the P4.1-trillion General Appropriations Act of 2020 by President Rodrigo Duterte signals the start of the implementation of more flagship projects that are meant to improve the lives of the Filipino people. “The 2020 GAA could be described as the first legacy budget of the Duterte administration. In […]
Senator Sonny Angara has welcomed the announcement of the Supreme Court on the creation of 50 judges-at-large posts as a significant step towards providing swift justice in the country. Angara, the principal author of Republic Act 11459 or the Judges-at-Large Act, said the implementation of the law will help ensure that justice is served swiftly […]
To aid the government in its bid to improve the quality of education in the country, the Senate is pushing for the revival of the Congressional Committee on Education (EDCOM). Five senators, led by Sonny Angara, have filed Senate Joint Resolution No. 10 calling for the creation of the EDCOM, which will be composed of […]
Government employees and officials will receive increases in their salaries on January 1 next year once Congress approves the final version of the Salary Standardization Law 5 (SSL-5), Senator Sonny Angara said. The Senate approved on third and final reading Senate Bill 1219 with a vote of 21-0-1, shortly after the House of Representatives passed […]
With close to 400 medals won by the Philippine contingent in the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), the national team has brought tremendous pride to the country. Part of the impressive medal haul were 149 gold medals, a feat that was achieved through hard work and a lot of personal sacrifice on the part […]
The proposed P4.1 trillion national budget for 2020 now only needs the signature of President Rodrigo Duterte to be enacted into law after the Senate ratified the bicameral conference committee report on House Bill 4228 or the General Appropriations Bill (GAB). The House of Representatives had earlier ratified the national expenditure plan. The Senate swiftly […]
The Senate honored the Philippine National Arnis Team (PNAT) for its sterling performance in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Senator Sonny Angara filed the Senate Resolution No. 247 recognizing the historic feat of the PNAT, which further solidified the Philippines’ mastery of the sport and the martial arts discipline. The PNAT delivered 14 gold, four […]
Senator Sonny Angara is set to file a Senate resolution seeking to honor the police officer who sacrificed his life to save several students from an exploding grenade in Misamis Oriental. In filing the resolution, Angara noted how Police Master Sgt. Jason Magno made the ultimate sacrifice by using his body to cover a grenade […]
To ensure the financial viability and continuous operation of local water districts (LWD) around the country, Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for the grant of a one-time condonation of the interest arrearages and penalties on the loans they incurred with the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA). Over the years, several LWDs have accumulated debts, which […]
The Senate has approved on final reading a measure seeking to extend the validity of this year’s national budget until December 31, 2020. Senator Sonny Angara said the passage of House Bill No. 5437, which amends Section 65 of Republic Act No. 11260, otherwise known as the 2019 General Appropriations Act (GAA), will greatly help […]