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BUILD NURSING HOMES FOR ABANDONED SENIORS – LAPID

Senator Lito Lapid has filed a bill seeking to institutionalize the establishment of nursing homes for neglected and abandoned elderly in every city and municipality. In filing Senate Bill No. 1201, to be known as the Homes for Abandoned Seniors Act, Lapid recognized the immense contributions of our senior citizens to the growth and progress […]

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GIVE HYBRID WORK ARRANGEMENT A CHANCE – POE

Senator Grace Poe asked the entire government to “think outside the cubicle” and allow modern technologies for hybrid work arrangements in the country to thrive in promoting inclusive economic growth. In her privilege speech, the veteran legislator said: “Hybrid work is not a radical, futuristic idea whose time is yet to come. It is an […]

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GIVE TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIPS – TOLENTINO

In recognition of their exemplary service in educating the youth and their vital role in harnessing the minds of the country’s future leaders, Senator Francis Tolentino filed a bill that seeks to provide scholarship grants to public school teachers and their children. Under Senate Bill No. 399, Tolentino seeks to provide public school teachers and […]

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GATCHALIAN REFILES LEARNING RECOVERY BILL

Amid the alarming level of learning poverty in the country, Senator Win Gatchalian has refiled a bill that seeks to institute a nationwide learning recovery program to address the impact of prolonged school closures because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program Act or Senate Bill No. 150 is one […]

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PROTECT OFWS’ REMITTANCES – VILLAR

Senator Cynthia Villar filed Senate Bill No. 1014 or the “Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) Remittance Protection Act” which seeks to protect the remittance of our migrant workers. A known advocate of OFW, Villar has been crafting measures to ensure the protection and welfare of OFWs while working abroad, as well as their families. In filing […]

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RENEGOTIATE RAILWAY PROJECTS – POE

Senator Grace Poe urged the government to tap other potential investors to get the country’s railway projects back on track while ensuring a fair deal that will not financially overwhelm Filipinos. “It’s not just about the construction of railways. We need to bridge our regions that will not unduly burden our taxpayers,” Poe said in […]

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FREE LICENSURE EXAMS FOR POOR PINOYS PUSHED

Senator Lito Lapid has filed Senate Bill No. 32 seeking to exempt qualified indigent Filipinos from paying professional licensure examination fees. In filing his measure, Lapid said that with the passage of Republic Act 10687 or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, the youth now have the chance to acquire a better future […]

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PROBE LEARNING POVERTY AMID COVID — GATCHALIAN

Weeks before the new school year starts, Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking an inquiry on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic school closures, including recovery mechanisms for the basic education sector. In filing proposed Senate Resolution No. 11, one of Gatchalian’s priority measures under the 19th Congress, the legislator seeks to identify and address the […]

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SENATE HONORS 2021 TOYM AWARDEES

For their distinguished service and contribution to Philippine society, the Senate of the Philippines congratulated and recognized the Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) 2021 awardees at the plenary session. All members present unanimously adopted Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 77, authored by Senator Win Gatchalian, taking into consideration SRN 91. All other senators have been made co-authors […]

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POE HAILS METROBANK FOUNDATION OUTSTANDING PINOYS

Senator Grace Poe hailed this year’s awardees of the “Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos” consisting of teachers, soldiers, and police officers who exemplified selfless dedication and extraordinary public service. “It is always uplifting to cross paths with remarkable Filipinos who excel in their field and make a difference in other people’s lives even amid the challenging […]