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Senator Grace Poe called on the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to make a thorough assessment of its digitalization program to deliver badly-needed efficient and fast service to the public. “Years in implementation and billions of money spent later, the Land Transportation Office’s digitalization initiative leaves much to be desired,” Poe said. The head of the […]
Senator Cynthia Villar expressed confidence that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will prioritize the signing into law of a bill condoning loans of farmers and agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs). Villar, chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform, said Senate Bill 1850 or the New Agrarian Emancipation Act will benefit 610,054 ARBs who were […]
Senator Cynthia Villar acknowledged the significant role of Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) in enhanced crop productivity and farmers’ income. Speaking during the 72nd founding anniversary of BSWM, Villar noted that the bureau has been engaged in the sustainable use and management of soil resources. “It’s efforts have contributed to the enhancement of […]
Senator Robin Padilla promised to bring justice to the family of a minor girl who was brutally raped and murdered – reportedly by youths – in Jose Panganiban town in Camarines Norte province. Padilla went to Jose Panganiban recently with Gov. Dong Padilla, where he visited the family of the victim and met with her […]
On the last day of the First Regular Session, the Senate adopted a resolution creating a special committee that will study the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Manila Central Post Office (MCPO), which was destroyed by fire last May 21. Under Adopted Resolution No. 70, a special committee composed of Senate President Pro Tempore Loren […]
Senate President Migz Zubiri called the First Regular Session of the 19th Congress a “success” for the Senate, highlighting not only the quantity but also the quality of the measures that have been approved by the chamber. The Senate produced a total of six measures enacted into law–four of national application, and two local laws. […]
The Senate adopted five resolutions congratulating and commending Filipino athletes who brought pride and honor to the Philippines by bringing a total of 260 medals from the recently concluded 32nd Southeast Asian Games held from May 5 to 17, 2023 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Senator Cynthia Villar sponsored Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 619, taking into […]
Senate Bill No. 2219 (SBN 2219), extending the period of Availment of Estate Tax Amnesty, has been approved on third reading in the Senate. “Narinig po natin ang panawagan ng ating mga taxpayers, at ito na po ang ating sagot sa kanila,” said Senate President Migz Zubiri, who co-authored and co-sponsored the bill, alongside the […]
Senator Pia Cayetano was recently named as one of this year’s recipients of the prestigious World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) awards. The annual awards given by the World Health Organization (WHO) recognize outstanding individuals and organizations in six different regions around the world for their work on tobacco regulation and health promotion. Known for championing […]
With one week left before the sine die adjournment of the First Regular Session of the 19th Congress, the Senate is expecting to give its third reading approval on three more priority bills of the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council. These are the Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act, the Regional Specialty Centers Act, and the […]