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To ensure that the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is capable of immediately coming to the rescue of Filipino fishermen who are in distress at sea, Senator Dick Gordon is pushing for the allocation of additional budget for boosting the agency’s capability. Gordon made the proposal in the wake of the incident at the Recto Bank […]
Senator Dick Gordon denounced the reported abandonment of Filipino crewmen by the Chinese vessel that hit their boat in the West Philippine Sea, saying the crew of the Chinese boat committed acts of inhumanity in violation of international laws and treaties. In separate statements, Gordon said the abandonment of the Filipino crew by the Chinese […]
The only way Filipinos could pay back the sacrifices of their forefathers to attain freedom is to ensure that they continue to fight and win whatever struggles the country may face, Senator Cynthia Villar said. “Sa kasalukuyang panahon, iba’t ibang kalayaan ang pinaglalaban ng bawat Pilipino sa iba’t ibang antas ng pamumuhay (At present, Filipinos […]
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is urging government to expedite the full implementation of the recently-signed Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Law amid the marginal rise in the country’s inflation rate. This, after the Philippine Statistic Authority (PSA), has reported that the inflation rate rose to 3.2 percent in May from 3 percent last April. “This will […]
Senate President Tito Sotto III has revealed the chairmanship of some Senate committees in the coming 18th Congress. Sotto said Senator-elect Bong Go will head the committee on health and the committee on urban planning, housing, and resettlement. “Go will also head the committee on urban planning, housing, and resettlement.” Sotto also noted that Senator-elect […]
The Senate of the 17th Congress has left behind an achievement of passing 464 bills that were enacted into law, some of which are landmark pieces of legislation that aim to uplift the lives of Filipinos. In his valedictory speech, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said the chamber was able to deliver on its promise […]
The Senate passed on third reading a resolution concurring in the ratification of the agreement on the boundary line that delimits the exclusive economic zones (EEZ) of the Philippines and Indonesia. With 20 affirmative votes and no negative vote, the upper chamber passed Senate Resolution 1048, which expresses concurrence in the “Agreement between the Government […]
Reelected Senator Cynthia Villar led the groundbreaking of a socialized housing project in the village of Balubal in Cagayan de Oro under the City Housing and Urban Development Department (CHUDD) of the local government. “There are about 40 two-story buildings that will be built in a lot owned by the city government in this hinterland […]
Senator Win Gatchalian has assured that the Senate version of the bill reinstating the Reserve Officers’ Training Course (ROTC) program in senior high school contains enough safeguards to protect cadets against abuse and corruption. In his sponsorship speech for Senate Bill No. 2232, Gatchalian said the establishment of grievance committees, both at the cluster unit […]
In compliance with the new policy of the Department of Energy (DOE), the Tablas Island Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TIELCO) will open the competitive bidding for the supply of electricity to Carabao Island, one of Romblon province’s emerging tourist destinations. The opening of bids for the competitive selection process (CSP) for new power provider for the […]