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The Senate Subcommittee on the Network Freedom Act chaired by Senator Win Gatchalian has begun the process of ironing out the details of Senate Bill 1643, which seeks to regulate the locking of mobile wireless devices to specific telecommunications (telcos) networks. Section 4 of the Network Freedom Act Now prohibits telcos networks or other retailers […]
Senator Joel Villanueva on his birthday led the turn over of 158 housing units from the National Housing Authority (NHA) to the informal settler families of Bocaue, Bulacan. Villanueva said families who live in waterways and flood-prone areas were prioritized to be relocated at Bocaue Hills AFP-PNP Housing, Barangay Batia in Bocaue, Bulacan. The turn […]
Senator Sonny Angara sponsored the Universal Health Care bill which aims to ensure that every Filipino will have access to appropriate, affordable, and quality health services including free check-ups, laboratory tests and medicines. Under Senate Bill 1896, all Filipinos shall be automatically included in the National Health Insurance Program, and all Filipinos shall be entitled […]
Senator Joel Villanueva is calling for the establishment of universal health care for all Filipinos as he co-sponsors Senate Bill No. 1896 or “An Act Instituting Universal Health Care For All Filipinos” under Committee Report No. 40.1 In a speech, Villanueva mentioned that the measure paves the way for the inclusion of all Filipinos in […]
The Senate Committee on Energy is studying the possibility of using the ₱204 billion Malampaya Fund to reduce the universal charge (UC) paid by end-consumers on their monthly electricity bills, which could result in household savings as high as ₱2,033.76 annually. The committee took up Senate Bill No. 924, authored by Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph […]
Senator Sonny Angara called for a more supportive and inclusive society for persons with disabilities (PWDs) by treating them with respect, dignity and compassion. “It is time that we finally remove the stigma, prejudice and discrimination towards people with disabilities. Instead, we should treat them with the same love, concern and compassion that we want […]
Senator Win Gatchalian urged Congress to prioritize the passage of three bills that would allow the entry of more players into the Philippine telecommunications sector. Gatchalian issued the call in response to comments made by President Rodrigo Duterte during his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) that called for the entry of a third […]
Green warriors led by environment advocate Senator Cynthia Villar have bonded together for a tree planting activity at the Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park in celebration of Nelson Mandela International Day. Villar, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, was guest of honor at the event, which was organized by the United Nations […]
The Senate on Monday ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the historic Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) which is seen to spur lasting peace and long-term development in Mindanao. Voting unanimously, the Senate adopted and ratified the bicameral report on the disagreeing provisions between the Senate (SBN 1717) and House versions (HBN 6475) of the […]
Senator Win Gatchalian commended the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) for their contributions in making the historic Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) a reality. “We recognize the sacrifices of the MILF and MNLF and we thank them for their patience and their willingness to set aside political differences for […]