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Senator Bong Go has expressed his concern over cases of teenage pregnancies in the country, especially among minors aged 10 to 14, calling on the government to conduct tougher initiatives to address the problem by guiding parents, their children and their communities as a whole to look after the youth. In an ambush interview after […]
Presiding over the resumption of the Senate deliberations on its concurrence on the ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP), Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda shared the frustration of farmers, who are among the direct stakeholders of currently the world’s biggest free trade pact. During the public hearing conducted by a special […]
Following the brutal killing of Filipino domestic worker Jullebee Ranara in Kuwait, Senator Bong Go is urging a thorough review of the policies regulating the deployment of overseas Filipino workers. In an ambush interview after personally aiding fire victims in Valenzuela City, Go asked the government to consider stricter vetting procedures when it comes to […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo reiterated the need to impose a deployment ban of Filipino workers in Kuwait following reports from ABS-CBN and other media outlets published over the weekend about a Pinay domestic helper who has been paralyzed after escaping her abusive employer there. Tulfo, Chairperson of the Committee on Migrant Workers, said he has kept […]
The Senate adopted a resolution honoring Carlos Edriel Poquiz Yulo for being one of the best gymnasts the Philippines has produced and for bringing pride and glory to the country with victories in various international gymnastics competitions. Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 458 introduced by Senate President Migz Zubiri was adopted by the chamber taking into […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo wants to legalize and regulate the importation of “ukay-ukay” or imported second-hand garments and goods which according to him has already evolved to become part of Filipino culture. Tulfo filed Senate Bill (SB) No. 1778 repealing Republic Act (RA) No. 4635 which prohibits the commercial importation of used clothing and rags. Although […]
Senator Chiz Escudero said the current administration should uphold its “no tax exemption” policy as he questioned the perks to be accorded to the proposed Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC), which will manage the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF). Escudero expressed concern on the many privileges that the MIC will get supposedly to attract investors and augment […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed Proposed Senate Resolution No. 453, congratulating Dolly de Leon for being the first Filipino actor to be nominated for the Golden Globe Awards and the British Film Academy Awards. “Dolly’s nominations show that Filipino stories, experiences, and talent have a place in the halls of prestigious award-giving bodies. What a […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo filed a measure mandating the use of a health rating system on the labels of packaged food products, in addition to the standard nutritional facts label. In filing Senate Bill (SB) No. 1684, Tulfo underscored the need to arm Filipinos with the necessary information on the food they choose to consume to […]
Citing the potential destruction of the large-scale habitat of Panaon Island in Southern Leyte, Senator Cynthia Villar wants to declare it a protected area. “Despite the presence of extensive coral reefs and vibrant fish communities, the abundance and biomass of commercially important species show signs of overfishing,” noted Villar. Due to this, the veteran legislator […]