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Sign Language Interpreters During Senate Hearings and Sessions – BINAY

  Concerned for persons with hearing impairment who attend the committee hearings and sessions in the Senate, Senator Nancy Binay said that the Senate must have sign language interpreters available to assist them. “The growing presence and involvement of PWDs in matters of national importance is an indication of their resolve to participate in the […]

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Implement Biosecurity Measures in Light of Avian Flu Outbreak – BINAY

  Senator Nancy Binay urged national and local government units, as well as poultry and gamefowl farms, to conduct and implement biosecurity measures in light of the avian flu outbreak in Pampanga. “Nananawagan po ako sa mga LGUs, pati na rin sa mga may-ari at trabahador ng mga poultry at gamefowl farms, na pairalin ang […]

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Strengthen Fight Against Dengue During Rainy Season – BINAY

  As the rainy season persists, Senator Nancy Binay urged the Department of Health (DOH) to strengthen their fight against mosquito-borne dengue. “Given that dengue is a problem we face every year, it is practical for the government to prepare to handle a possible surge in cases, particularly during the rainy season when the disease […]

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Automatic Release of Prisoners Who Have Served Their Sentence – BINAY

  Alarmed by recent reports of severe overcrowding in the detention cells, Senator Nancy Binay has filed a measure seeking the automatic release of prisoners who have already served the prescribed period in custody for their offenses. “It is the policy of the State for the humane treatment of inmates and prisoners. Yet, the Bureau […]

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The Domestic Market Is a Growth Area in Terms of Tourism – BINAY

  The Department of Tourism (DOT) could still reverse the foreign visitor downtrend if it would only start re-assessing its strategies of promoting the country as a tourist destination abroad, and focusing also on the domestic market. Senator Nancy Binay said it would be best to re-direct marketing on the local market instead of spending […]

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Use of Children in Armed Combat Inhumane and Unacceptable – BINAY

  Senator Nancy Binay called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Marawi City officials and residents, and the media to confirm the reported use of child warriors by the Maute Group. “The reported participation of children in the ongoing conflict in Marawi is seriously alarming. I’m asking the AFP, local officials, residents, and […]