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BONG GO BACKS PH ACTION PLAN FOR NUTRITION

Senator Bong Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, expressed his support for the recently launched “Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2023 – 2028”, and described it as a pivotal advancement in the country’s ongoing battle against malnutrition. The plan, spearheaded by Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa and Department of […]

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PADILLA SLAMS EX-COP IN QC ROAD RAGE INCIDENT

Senator Robin Padilla slammed retired policeman Wilfredo Gonzales for pulling out a gun on a cyclist during a recent road rage incident in Quezon City. During the hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, Padilla said he was saddened by Gonzales’ act of assaulting a cyclist and pulling out his gun, […]

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SENATE MOURNS DEATH OF MIKE ENRIQUEZ

The Senate adopted a resolution expressing its condolences on the passing of veteran broadcast journalist Miguel “Mike” Castro Enriquez, during the plenary session recently. Members of the Upper Chamber unanimously adopted Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 770 (Adopted Resolution No. 88), introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, taking into consideration SRNs 774, 775, and 781, which […]

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CYNTHIA VILLAR WANTS SUSTAINABLE COCONUT INDUSTRY

Amid the achievements in the coconut industry, Senator Cynthia Villar assured to continuously do what is necessary to protect and expand the said industry. “We are aware that our work doesn’t stop here as we continually monitor the implementation of relevant laws (in the industry),” stressed Villar, chairperson of the Senate committee on agriculture and […]

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POE CALLS FOR REVIEW OF NEW TRAVEL RULES

Senator Grace Poe asked concerned government agencies to temporarily put off the implementation of the new travel rules amid concerns raised by the public on the burdensome requirements. “The lingering doubts and questions about the new rules must not be swept under the rug,” Poe said. “Authorities must make travelling through our airports secure against […]

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MEDIA, ENTERTAINMENT WORKERS PROTECTION PUSHED

Senator Bong Go pushed for the passage of a measure to advocate for enhanced protection and benefits for media and entertainment workers to safeguard their rights and welfare. “I always commit myself to advancing and supporting measures that will protect our workers’ rights and welfare,” said Go, a steadfast advocate for Filipino workers welfare and […]

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LAPID FILES CREDIT ASSISTANCE TO OFWS BILL

To recognize their contribution to the country’s economy, Senator Lito Lapid is pushing for the establishment of a credit assistance program for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Lapid filed Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2390, or An Act Establishing a Credit Assistance Program for Overseas Filipino Workers, which allows qualified OFWs to avail themselves of a loan […]

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SENATE PROBE ON QC ROAD RAGE INCIDENT PUSHED

Senator Pia Cayetano and Senate President Migz Zubiri have jointly filed a resolution to call on the Senate to probe the viral road rage incident in Quezon City involving an armed dismissed police officer and an unarmed cyclist. In Senate Resolution No. 763, the two senators asserted that the incident involves public order and safety, […]

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OTOP LAW BOOSTS SMALL BUSINESSES, SAYS BONG GO

Senator Bong Go expressed his gratitude to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for signing into law the One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines Program, which is one of the senator’s priority legislation aimed at boosting the country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Go also commended the Marcos administration for recognizing the importance of supporting MSMEs […]

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2025 POLLS TO BRING GOV’T REFORMS, SAYS PADILLA

The 2025 elections hold the key to much-needed reforms in governance, where lawmakers to be elected will support needed amendments to the Constitution to allow the entry of foreign investments as well as the more efficient operation of the government. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this at the 29th anniversary of the Technical Education and Skills […]