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CAYETANO BACKS CRISIS COMMITTEE AMID MIDEAST WAR

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to create a government crisis committee amid tensions in the Middle East, saying the move aligns with earlier calls from the Senate to strengthen the country’s preparedness for major disruptions. The chamber earlier adopted Senate Resolution No. 343, introduced by Cayetano, urging the […]

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BONG GO NOW ADOPTED SON OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL TOWN

Senator Bong Go was formally recognized as an adopted son of the Municipality of Don Salvador Benedicto in Negros Occidental following the approval of a local resolution citing his contributions to the community and his continued engagement with its development initiatives. The recognition was granted through Resolution No. 2026-149, unanimously approved by the Sangguniang Bayan […]

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ALAN CAYETANO: CREATE DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

Alarmed by a sustained drop in the country’s fish production, Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano is renewing his push to create a dedicated Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (Senate Bill No. 417), saying the current system is no longer enough to manage the country’s vast marine wealth. Cayetano’s call came as a report […]

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ALAN CAYETANO BACKS HEALTHCARE PROXY BILL

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano expressed support for a proposed measure that would allow Filipinos to designate a trusted person to make medical decisions on their behalf, even if not legally recognized as family. “I haven’t seen a real shift in how we look at our health system, and part of improving it is […]

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AGRI WORKERS LAUDED AS NATION-BUILDERS

Senator Kiko Pangilinan underscored the indispensable contributions of agricultural workers to national development, vowing to help institute national policies that will ensure food security, sustain the country’s economic backbone, and develop rural communities.  Speaking during the 140th founding anniversary of the Pampanga State Agricultural University, Pangilinan praised graduates and students of agriculture, fisheries, crop science, […]

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PH CRUDE OIL STORAGE FACILITY PUSHED

Senator Chiz Escudero has filed Senate Bill No. 1993 which seeks to establish a government-owned crude oil tank storage facility to better position the country in dealing with oil crisis and ensure fuel security. The Philippines imports about 90 to 95 percent of its crude oil and refined petroleum needs, making it highly vulnerable to […]

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AGRI SECTOR PROTECTION VS FUEL PRICE SPIKE URGED

Senator Kiko Pangilinan underscored the need for the government to protect the agriculture and fisheries sector amid the continued spike in fuel prices caused by the Middle East conflict, pointing out its serious consequences and impact on national food security and the livelihood of farmers and fisherfolk who are already struggling with rising production costs. […]

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CAYETANO WANTS CRISIS PLAN FOR OFWS

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano is pushing for the creation of a National Contingency Framework, warning that global conflicts and economic disruptions could put millions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) at risk. Cayetano raised the concern in Senate Resolution No. 343, which urges the Executive Branch to establish a national framework and develop a […]

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PANGILINAN PUSHES FOR JUSTICE REFORM COMMISSION

“A crisis of the justice system.” This is how Senator Kiko Pangilinan described the current state of the country’s judiciary as he pushed for the creation of a congressional commission to look into possible judicial reforms in the face of the multi-billion-peso flood control scam that has gripped the nation since August last year.  Senate […]

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BONG GO LAUDS ROMBLON COUNCILORS

Senator Bong Go, an adopted son of Romblon, attended the 1st Philippine Councilor League (PCL) Romblon Chapter Convention 2026 held at the Diamond Hotel Manila and commended local legislators for going beyond their lawmaking duties and taking a more active role in delivering services directly to their constituents. Go underscored the importance of engaging with […]