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The Senate adopted Senate Resolution No. 394 congratulating the Philippine National Barebow Archery Team for winning multiple medals at the Asia Barebow Championships 2026 in Shah Alam, Malaysia. The National Barebow Team bested more than 700 archers from different countries and brought home a gold medal and two bronze medals in their debut event. “The […]
Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Social Security System (SSS) and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to extend loans to enable their respective members to acquire electric vehicles (EVs) amid high fuel prices. Gatchalian said such a move would significantly expedite the country’s transition to EVs and subsequently reduce the country’s dependence on imported fuel. […]
The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) welcomed the appointment by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of Kim Robert de Leon as the new Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management. “Secretary de Leon’s appointment brings a fresh perspective to the Cabinet at an important time for the country’s fiscal and development agenda,” […]
Calling it a “blatant disrespect” to journalists who risk their lives daily for meager benefits and no safety guarantees, Senator Erwin Tulfo has renewed his push for the passage of the Media Workers’ Magna Carta following a recent shootout at the Senate. The veteran broadcaster-turned-lawmaker lamented the ordeal experienced by reporters covering the upper chamber […]
Senator Rodante Marcoleta recently led the launch of an 8,000-square-meter technology demonstration (techno-demo) farm in Paniqui town, Tarlac, with the objective of producing high yielding vegetable crops for farmers in the area. Believing that modern farming is a key to achieving food security, Marcoleta graced the memorandum signing for the project – together with farmers’ […]
Senator Mark Villar voted in favor of and moved to co-author Senate Bill No. 1894, or the proposed Act Enhancing the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, emphasizing the urgent need to strengthen financial support mechanisms for Filipino students pursuing higher education. According to Villar, while the Free Tertiary Education Law has significantly expanded […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing to ease the tax burden on micro businesses through the GINHAWA measure amid continuing economic uncertainty brought about by the Middle East tensions and high oil prices. “Kapag pinagaan natin ang buwis ng maliliit na negosyo, mas mapapalago nila ang kanilang kabuhayan at masisiguro ang tuloy-tuloy nilang kita at trabaho […]
Amid the leadership change in the Senate, Senator Ping Lacson assured the public that the Blue Ribbon Committee’s findings so far on the flood control anomalies would not go to waste. Lacson said the committee under his leadership had already contributed to the fact-finding and case buildup efforts of the Department of Justice and Office […]
Senator Bong Go personally visited Barangay 264 in Tondo, Manila to check on and comfort families affected by a recent fire incident. During the visit, Go was joined by Barangay Chairman Teresita Sta. Maria Yambao and the barangay kagawads as he personally met with residents, listened to their concerns, and extended assistance to help them […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano is backing a measure that seeks to establish clearer wage protections for piece-rate or “pakyawan” workers, many of whom reportedly earn below the legal minimum despite completing full workdays. Cayetano is among the senators who signed Senate Bill No. 82, or the “Anti-Abuse of Pakyawan Workers Act” authored by […]