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Senator Robin Padilla filed a resolution seeking the repatriation of former President Rodrigo Duterte from The Hague, where he is currently detained. Padilla’s resolution sought to express the sense of the Senate to urge this course of action to foster reconciliation and national unity and refocus government efforts to address pressing needs. It sought as […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros urged Malacañang to avoid complacency amid worsening hostilities between Israel and Iran, and to prepare for the potential impact of armed conflict on millions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East. Hontiveros warned that the “rapidly escalating conflict” could affect not only the estimated 29,473 Pinoys in Israel and 1,184 in […]
Amid allegations of corruption and misconduct raised by some concerned Bureau of Immigration (BI) employees against the agency’s leadership, Senator Win Gatchalian called for stricter enforcement of the country’s anti-POGO policy, particularly in the handling of POGO deportations. “The improper implementation of the country’s anti-POGO policy concerning the detention and deportation of foreign nationals involved […]
Following the opening of School Year 2025-2026, Senator Win Gatchalian is calling for continued support for teachers amidst the rollout of basic education reforms this school year. The Strengthened Senior High School (SHS) Program, for example, is set for pilot this school year in 800 schools. The revised K to 12 (MATATAG) curriculum, which is […]
Committee on Migrant Workers Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo expressed alarm over the escalating strikes between Israel and Iran which are second homes to thousands of Filipinos. The conflict began on June 13 when Israel launched preemptive strikes against Iran to dismantle the latter’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs. Iran later launched a wave of […]
In a significant move to support Filipino fisherfolk and strengthen the country’s aquaculture sector, Senator Cynthia Villar has filed a bill proposing the establishment of an Aquaculture Feed Mill Plant in Barangay Bahit, Municipality of Panay, Province of Capiz. The initiative, designed to reduce production costs and improve the livelihoods of local fish farmers, has […]
Senator Bong Go has reiterated the importance of inclusive and targeted employment solutions amid the release of new labor data showing a slight increase in the national unemployment rate. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), 2.06 million Filipinos were unemployed in April 2025, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.1%, up from 3.9% in […]
After extensive and detailed investigations conducted by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, chaired by Senator Win Gatchalian, the Anti-POGO Act of 2025 is now one step closer to becoming law. This development comes after the House of Representatives adopted the Senate version of the bill, which bans the establishment, operation, and provision of […]
Senator Win Gatchalian urged taxpayers to avail of the extended estate tax amnesty program, which is set to expire on June 16 this year. “I am hoping taxpayers who are qualified would avail of the extended tax amnesty program as this would give them the chance to legalize their ownership of inherited properties and the opportunity […]
Senator Mark Villar successfully pushed House Bill No. 5598, or An Act Declaring the City of Maasin and the Municipalities of Malitbog and Padre Burgos in the Province of Southern Leyte as Tourism Zones, to be approved by the Senate on Second Reading. In Villar’s sponsorship speech, he underlines the actions on the focused strategic […]