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The continued discrimination against Filipino Muslim women must end, and this could start with a law mandating the observance of a National Hijab Day. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this principle at the bicameral conference committee for the measure, as he moved to adopt the House of Representatives’ version of the proposed legislation – even if […]
“We will not fund their continued bullying in WPS.” “Filipino taxpayers are unwittingly funding China’s illegal incursions and harassment of Filipinos in the West Philippine Sea with the Philippine government’s continued patronage of Chinese contractors in big-ticket public infrastructure projects all over the country.” With this, Senate President Migz Zubiri has upped his earlier suggestion […]
“Atin po ito (Pag-Asa is ours),” Senator Robin Padilla stressed this after visiting Pag-Asa Island in the West Philippine Sea recently. During his visit, Padilla pushed for the implementation of projects that will benefit residents living there, so they need not leave the island. “Atin po ito. Huwag po nating hayaang maangkin ito ng kung […]
Let us sustain the momentum started by the Filipinas by supporting grassroots football. This was the message of Senator Pia Cayetano, as she urged local government units to support the growing interest for the sport, following the historic run of the Philippine Women’s National Football Team at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Senator Pia, along […]
On National Indigenous People’s Day, Senator Robin Padilla made a promise to indigenous Filipinos to protect their ancestral domain. Padilla made the promise at the opening of an exhibit on the weaving of indigenous peoples, to show unity and respect for Philippine indigenous communities. “Sana po isang araw, ang lupa ng ating mga katutubo ay […]
Senator Grace Poe said the government must ensure compliance to the highest maritime standards for the safety of passengers traveling by water. Presiding over the inquiry of the Senate public services committee on the capsizing of a motor banca in Binangonan, Rizal, Poe lamented the tragedy “revealed serious maritime safety compliance lapses that need to […]
Senator Nancy Binay is pushing for a bill to strengthen and strictly enforce the standards for the creation and changing of official seals and logos in government. “Hindi po basta basta ang rebranding at ang pagbabago ng logo. We need to ensure that official seals and logos convey national ideals and traditions that express the […]
The country should start weaning its dependence on imported rice and reduce the risk of food insecurity by establishing rice production zones (RPZs) and inundating it with government support and attention. Senate President Migz Zubiri said he made this proposal to no less than President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during the dinner hosted by the Chief […]
Senator Bong Go expressed his appreciation for the commitment and dedication exhibited by the Batangas provincial government in advancing healthcare services in the province during the groundbreaking of the Batangas Provincial Medical Center in Tuy town recenly. Go commended the relentless efforts of Batangas officials including Governor Dodo Mandanas, Vice Governor Mark Leviste, Congressmen Eric […]
The Senate adopted a resolution expressing its profound sympathy and sincere condolences on the death of Rodolfo “Pong” Biazon, a former senator, congressman, and chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 652 was introduced by Senate President Migz Zubiri, taking into consideration proposed SRN 653, 654, 655, 660 […]