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Senator Bong Go expressed his support for the proposed Revised Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Law as Senate Bill No. 2116 was approved on third and final reading during the Senate plenary session. Go, who co-authored the measure, underscored the vital role of the PCG in protecting the country’s maritime territory and supporting Filipino communities whose […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan filed a resolution congratulating and commending Filipino P-pop supergroup SB19 for becoming the first Filipino act to perform at Lollapalooza, one of the world’s largest and most influential music festivals. Senate Resolution No. 573 honors SB19’s historic performance at Lollapalooza Chicago 2026 and recognizes the group’s role in bringing Original Pilipino Music […]
Senator Chiz Escudero expressed gratitude to his colleagues for their unanimous approval on final reading of Senate Bill No. 70, which exempts underprivileged and homeless individuals from paying a supersedeas bond to perfect an appeal in ejectment cases. Following a 19-0 vote greenlighting the measure meant to strengthen legal protection for families facing displacement, Escudero […]
Senator Bong Go expressed hope that Alexandra “Alex” Eala could deliver a historic tennis gold medal for the Philippines at the Asian Games should she compete in the regional sporting event. Go raised the possibility after commending Eala in the Senate for winning the 2026 Mubadala DC Open and becoming the first Filipino to capture […]
Senator Ping Lacson hailed Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala as the country’s “newest and youngest national hero,” after she fought through a right-foot injury to beat Caty McNally at the Canadian Open. “Make way for our newest and youngest national hero – Alex Eala!” Lacson posted on his X account, after Eala overcame her injury […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan expressed his full support for a Senate resolution calling for the lifting of the temporary restraining order (TRO) that has prevented the implementation of the P85 daily minimum wage increase for workers in the National Capital Region (NCR). Proposed Senate Resolution No. 577 was signed by all senators from both blocs. The […]
Senator Chiz Escudero led the chamber in approving on second reading Senate Bill No. 70, which exempts underprivileged and homeless individuals from posting supersedeas bonds when appealing ejectment cases. The measure, authored by Senator Rodante Marcoleta and sponsored by Escudero as chair of the Committee on Urban Planning, Housing and Resettlement, strengthens legal protections for […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano hailed the Senate’s approval on third reading of the Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers, saying the measure is key to addressing the country’s high rate of child stunting. “It’s an honor to see this measure passed. Marami pang kailangan gawin, pero napakalaking step nito,” Cayetano, a co-author of […]
Senator Chiz Escudero has filed Senate Bill No. 2345 in a bid to prohibit the recovery of system loss charges from electricity consumers by amending existing laws and making electricity more affordable for Filipino households. Filed a day after the State Of The Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the measure amends Republic […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano called on the government and local communities to work together to support Filipinos in need, warning that many families could face even greater hardship in the months leading up to Christmas if the economy continues to weaken. In an online broadcast, the Minority Leader said he hopes the country’s […]