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PADILLA MOURNS SHUTDOWN OF CNN PHILIPPINES

The closure of CNN Philippines is a great loss to public information, Senator Robin Padilla said. Padilla, who chairs the Senate committee on public information and mass media, noted the loss of CNN Philippines took place amid much politicking in the country. “Bayan ko. Sa kalagitnaan ng politicking sa lahat ng sulok, ito po ang magaganap […]

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BINAY: SENATE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH EVEN SANS CHACHA

Senator Nancy Binay reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to economic growth and stability, addressing concerns about the ongoing political turmoil sparked by Charter change and its potential impact on investors. Contrary to any misconceptions, Binay said the Senate has consistently demonstrated “pro-development” and “pro-progress” stance, evident in the passage of critical economic reforms such as the […]

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SENATE ADOPTS RESO LAUDING DLSU’S RESEARCH COLLAB

The Senate adopted a resolution commending the De La Salle University (DLSU) for its research partnership agreement with the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II). The Senate unanimously adopted Senate Resolution No. 819 introduced by Senators Sonny Angara, Pia Cayetano, Chiz Escudero, Win Gatchalian, and Majority Leader Joel Villanueva. The EDCOM II and DLSU […]

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BONG GO: DON’T SUSPEND VOTER’S REGISTRATION

Senator Bong Go has emphatically voiced his stand in protecting the Filipinos’ right to suffrage by ensuring that voter registration, especially for new applicants, is not compromised amid moves to prioritize the verification of signatures submitted to the Commission of Elections for the proposed constitutional amendments through People’s Initiative. In an interview after aiding fire […]

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BONG GO LEADS SARANGANI HEALTH CENTER OPENING

Senator Bong Go, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, attended the turnover ceremony for the Super Health Center in Barangay Lagundi, Kiamba, Sarangani as he underscored his commitment to advancing healthcare accessibility at the grassroots level. “Patuloy po akong tutulong sa pagpaparami ng Super Health Centers sa bansa sa abot po […]

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BATO SLAMS PEOPLE’S INITIATIVE ON CHARTER CHANGE

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has strongly opposed the ongoing people’s initiative, calling it “politicians’ initiative.” “P.I. means People’s Initiative, not Politicians’ Initiative,” Dela Rosa said on Facebook. The legislator particularly questioned the efforts to amend Article 17, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution and allow members of the House of Representatives and the Senate […]

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PADILLA PRAISES BOX OFFICE SUCCESS OF ‘REWIND’

The movie “Rewind,” which grossed more than P800 million at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival to become the “highest grossing film ever,” is a sure sign that the Philippine movie industry is recovering from the pandemic. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this as he welcomed the development as a much-needed piece of good news amid […]

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LEGARDA BACKS PASIG RIVER URBAN DEV’T PROJECT

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda expressed her full support and commitment towards the protection of the country’s natural resources and environment as she joined fellow public servants and the private sector at the launching of the Pasig River Development Project in the City of Manila with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza […]

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VILLAR FOUNDATION RECOGNIZES 19 MODEL COOPERATIVES

The Villar Foundation recognized 19 outstanding cooperatives and community enterprises which models of good practice in poverty reduction for the year 2023. The awarding ceremony was held recently in Las Piñas City. Senator Cynthia Villar acknowledged them as models for their good practices in poverty alleviation among their members and in support of their community. […]

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MARK VILLAR CLOSES SENATE PROBE ON ONLINE SCAMS

Senator Mark Villar, Chairperson of the Committee on Banks, Financial Institutions and Currencies successfully led the discussion on 3 Senate Resolutions, 6 Senate Bills, and 1 House Bill, collectively called the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act or AFASA. “There is a dramatic rise in cyber financial crimes such as online selling scams, investment scams, loan scams, […]