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Senator Mark Villar has filed Senate Resolution No. 507 congratulating and commending Filipina tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Maniego Eala for her historic achievements and invaluable contributions to Philippine sports, recognizing her as an inspiration to millions of Filipinos, especially the youth. The resolution honors Eala’s historic performance at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, where she became […]
Senator Chiz Escudero filed a measure proposing to overhaul the country’s product regulatory system by transferring several functions of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to other government agencies better aligned with the nature and risks of the products they oversee. In filing Senate Bill No. 2310 bill, Escudero said his proposed reform aims to […]
Senator Ping Lacson filed a resolution seeking a Senate inquiry into the continuing increase in electricity rates and the “bill shock” experienced by consumers, amid concerns over unexplained charges, alleged irregularities in meter readings, and system losses ultimately shouldered by law-abiding consumers. Under Senate Resolution No. 511, Lacson urged the appropriate Senate committee to conduct […]
Despite Facebook’s minimum age requirement of at least 13 years old for its users, a high percentage of underage Filipino users continue to access the platform, Senate President Win Gatchalian said. Citing data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Gatchalian pointed out that 87.64% of Filipino internet users aged 12 have a social media account, […]
Senator Mark Villar personally visited the student who remains under medical care after sustaining multiple stab wounds in a violent assault that took place shortly after classes near the Las Piñas National High School. During the visit, Villar checked on the victim’s condition and extended assistance to the student’s family. “Patuloy nating ipagdarasal ang kanyang […]
Senator Mark Villar renewed his call to strengthen mental health awareness in schools, stressing that investing in the emotional and psychological well-being of students is key to preventing future tragedies and building safer learning environments. Villar issued the statement following the recent incidents involving minors that have raised national concern and prompted investigations into the […]
Aside from imposing a social media ban for minors amidst the rise of violence in the country’s schools, Senate President Win Gatchalian is reiterating his proposal to prohibit the use of smartphones and other electronic devices during class hours in both public and private schools. Gatchalian’s call follows the suspension of on-site classes at a […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo is pushing for the immediate amendment of Republic Act No. 9344, or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, to provide funding for the establishment of a separate detention facility for minors who have committed heinous crimes. During the hearing of the Senate Committee on Women and Children, Tulfo emphasized that it is […]
During the Senate Committee on Public Services hearing, Committee Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo raised alarm over the increasing number of bird strike incidents in the country, warning that these pose a serious threat to the safety of airline passengers. A bird strike occurs when a bird collides with an aircraft, such as an airplane or […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan urged new college graduates to harness their knowledge and skills to serve Filipinos and become active partners in nation-building. In his speech at National University-Baliwag’s commencement exercises, Pangilinan congratulated the students on the significant milestone of earning their degrees but challenged them to contribute meaningfully to society. “Ang tunay na lakas ng […]