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In reiterating MICHELIN Guide’s announcement of its arrival in the Philippines, Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco took a moment to pay tribute to the late Chef Margarita Forés, honoring her lasting impact on Philippine gastronomy. “We make this announcement today, also of course having in mind the deep sadness that all of us felt because of the […]
Speaker Martin Romualdez led the House of Representatives in paying tribute to the late Albay Representative Edcel Lagman, who passed away due to cardiac arrest last January 30. In the necrological service held for Lagman, Romualdez praised the departed lawmaker as “a statesman in the truest sense of the word,” a man with deep conviction, […]
Senators remembered the life and legacy of the late actress Gloria Romero as a pillar of Philippine Cinema and “for her lifetime of unwavering dedication to the entertainment industry and the collective cultural heritage of the country”. The Senate unanimously adopted Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 1287 filed by Senator Grace Poe, taking into consideration SRN […]
Senators, led by Senate President Chiz Escudero, unanimously passed a resolution expressing their profound sympathy and sincere condolences to the family of former Senator Santanina Tillah Rasul, whom they honored as a trailblazer for opening doors to women and Muslims. Rasul, who passed away on November 28, 2024 at the age of 94, dedicated her […]
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 Robin Padilla paid tribute to the late former Senator Santanina Rasul, who passed away on Nov. 28. Padilla, a Muslim, noted Rasul was the first female Muslim to serve in the Senate. “Inaalala siya bilang isang taga umpisa, tagapagturo, at dedikadong pampublikong lingkod.” “Inaalala siya bilang isang taga umpisa, tagapagturo, at dedikadong pampublikong lingkod na […]
The House of Representatives inaugurated recently a mini park in honor of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal at the HRep Complex. “We are happy to announce that our national pride will have the House of Representatives as his home. A mini-Rizal Park for everyone to see and visit, so we may remember his contributions to […]
The Senate adopted a resolution expressing its condolences on the passing of veteran broadcast journalist Miguel “Mike” Castro Enriquez, during the plenary session recently. Members of the Upper Chamber unanimously adopted Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 770 (Adopted Resolution No. 88), introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, taking into consideration SRNs 774, 775, and 781, which […]
The Senate adopted a resolution expressing its profound sympathy and sincere condolences on the death of Rodolfo “Pong” Biazon, a former senator, congressman, and chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 652 was introduced by Senate President Migz Zubiri, taking into consideration proposed SRN 653, 654, 655, 660 […]
The Senate adopted a resolution expressing the profound sympathy and sincere condolences on the death of Carlos M. Padilla, the former governor of Nueva Vizcaya and considered as the “Legend of the North.” Senator Cynthia Villar, sponsor of Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 610, remembered Padilla as a stalwart of Nacionalista Party and held in high […]