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In response to mounting concerns over the abuse of barangay-issued residence certificates in voter registration, Senator Nancy Binay has underscored the urgent need for legislative action to tighten residency verification using advanced biometric technologies. According to Binay, with political will and technology, the Commission on Election will have an expanded capability to curb flying voters […]
Senator Nancy Binay paid tribute to former senator Santanina Tillah-Rasul, who passed away recently. “Sen. Santanina Rasul was among the vanguard of women in government who worked hard so that other women could participate more actively in nation-building,” Binay said. “She was an inspiring figure for us, women senators, to continue to push for a […]
Senator Nancy Binay wants full accountability from barangay officials responsible for “abusing” the issuance of barangay residence certificates as a requirement for voter transfer or registration. A previous Supreme Court ruling has allowed the practice of accepting barangay residence certifications in the absence of a valid government ID. “There are addresses in Makati provided by […]
Senator Nancy Binay hailed gymnast Carlos Yulo’s historic gold medal wins in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Yulo garnered a 15.000 score in the men’s floor exercise on August 3 to become the first Filipino gymnast to reach the podium and the country’s second Olympic gold medalist after weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz won gold in the Tokyo […]
Senator Nancy Binay urged the National Food Authority to start working with local government units (LGUs) to map out vulnerable areas affected by El Nino and the influx of imported rice. According to Binay, a vulnerability map can help the NFA prioritize areas where they should focus their buying efforts. “By targeting regions with a […]
Senator Nancy Binay scored the complacency and negligence of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) meetings which led to the building of structures in protected areas. Binay urged DENR to have audio visual recordings of its meetings to avoid confusion and promote greater accountability within the agency. […]
Senator Nancy Binay believes that the country should prioritize the Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s rehabilitation and that moves to change its name should be put on the back-burner. “Siguro bago natin pag-usapan ang pagpapalit ng pangalan ay tutukan muna natin ang pag-aayos ng NAIA. First step itong na-award na, and hopefully within a year ay […]
Senator Nancy Binay said the proposed amendments to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution are “not a magic solution” to the problems confronting the Philippine economy and every struggling Filipino citizen. In a radio interview, Binay questioned whether the proposed amendments would genuinely lead to lower prices of basic commodities. “Hindi lang ito ang […]
Senator Nancy Binay reminded transport authorities to make sure that those who will be traveling for the holiday will no longer be confronted with unpleasant and frustrating experiences brought by technical and operational glitches in airports, seaports, and public terminals. According to Binay, she expects the Department of Transportation will put its best foot forward […]
Senator Nancy Binay said that there is a need for the Department of Interior and Local Government to clarify its guidelines and directive related to the Liga ng Mga Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan federation elections. According to Binay, in order to have a smooth and unbiased electoral conduct nationwide, the DILG must ensure that the […]