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The Senate has approved on third and final reading the Tatak Pinoy (Proudly Filipino) bill that will boost the efforts to elevate the Philippines to the ranks of the world’s strongest and most vibrant economies. A total of 23 senators, from the majority and the minority, voted in favor of Senate Bill 2426 or the […]
Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for the declaration of November 7 of every year as a special working holiday in commemoration of the first mosque and the introduction of Islam in the country. Filipino Muslims have long commemorated the arrival of Islam in the Philippines on November 7, which marks the arrival of Arab missionary […]
As the “Eksibit sa Nanganganib na Wika ng Pilipinas” officially opened on the second floor of the Senate building, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda underscored the importance of preserving indigenous languages and called the staging of such exhibits an eye-opener to the public that such languages are in dire need of saving. “Hindi lang […]
Senator Cynthia Villar called on Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their family members to register for the upcoming 12th OFW and Family Summit on November 10 to be held at The Tent, Vista Global South, C5 Road, Las Piñas City. Villar said the theme for this year’s summit is “Masaganang Kabuhayan Para sa OFWs and […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda lauded the inclusion of Iloilo City in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for its one-of-a-kind gastronomic experience. Legarda, a veteran legislator known for her cultural advocacies and a proud daughter of the island of Panay, welcomed the addition of the Visayan metropolis to the prestigious list. “We express […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda conveyed her utmost respect and commendation to the recipients of the 2023 Philippine Resilience Awards (PRA) for Women for their notable contributions in amplifying efforts to address issues on climate change anchored in resilience-building and disaster risk reduction. In her message, Legarda urged the awardees to continue being an […]
Senator Cynthia Villar recognized the exemplary achievements of cooperatives in boosting local economic development. “No cash prize can ever sufficiently reward the very important accomplishments of cooperatives in improving people’s lives,” said Villar during the opening of the Coopreneurs Avenue Bazaar 2023 in Vistamall, Taguig. The bazaar showcases the entrepreneurial skills of residents of Taguig […]
Senator Mark Villar expresses his utmost concern with the recent cases of suicide among the younger population. According to the latest data from the Department of Education (DepEd), 404 students died by suicide during the academic year of 2021-2022 while 2,147 students are reported to have attempted to take their lives in the same time […]
As the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Trade, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship, Senator Mark Villar joined one of DTI’s regular price monitoring activities. “Sumama tayo sa DTI sa kanilang price at quality monitoring activity para makita kung ang mga produkto ay sumusunod sa Philippine Standards o PS Quality para sa mga locally-made na produkto at […]
Senate President Migz Zubiri said all individuals involved in the hazing death of a 25-year-old student of the Philippine College of Criminology in Manila should spend the rest of their lives behind bars. Zubiri called on the authorities to ensure the arrest and swift prosecution of those who took part in the initiation rites that […]