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Senator Chiz Escudero asked the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to pursue treaties that would allow convicted Filipinos abroad to serve their prison terms in the Philippines. In his interpellation during the 2024 proposed budget of the DMW, Escudero stressed the need to prioritize this undertaking in the DMW agenda “in the spirit of giving […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo expressed full support for the 2024 national budget of the Judiciary to ensure that it will remain independent and not beholden to anyone in dispensing justice. During the Senate budget hearing, Tulfo stressed that the Judiciary, particularly the lower courts, needs independence from other bodies such as local government units because it […]
Senator Bong Go, during his visit to the troops of Task Force Samal stationed in Barangay Peñaplata, Samal Island, Davao del Norte, emphasized the importance of unity, service, and dedication to the community. The event was attended by 144 enlisted personnel and Special CAFGU Active Auxiliary (SCAA). Go was also invited to join their situational […]
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa made an appeal to the education department to guard minors against the recruitment of leftist groups regardless of the absence of confidential funds. Dela Rosa manifested his support to the Department of Education, led by Secretary and Vice President Sara Duterte recently during the Senate deliberation on its 2024 proposed […]
Senator Bong Go reiterated his commitment to support freelance workers as the Philippines secured its place as one of the top global remote work hubs. “In a world marked by unprecedented changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and other global crises, the way we work and where we work has evolved significantly. The rise […]
Senator Bong Go is pushing for the development of a stronger grassroots sports program across the Philippines to help develop the country’s rich talent pool in various sports. Go’s stance follows the induction, on September 15, of the Curling Winter Sports Association of the Philippines into the World Curling Federation (WCF), and its successful performance […]
Senate President Migz Zubiri allayed fears that the proposed Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan may result in abuses as he stressed that the military accord will be equitable and beneficial for both countries. Zubiri gave the assurance two days after visiting Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio vowed to help improve the […]
Senator Mark Villar pushed for an increased protection of Filipino journalists through the filing of Senate Bill No. 2335 or the Journalist Protection Act in light of the recent killing of a radio broadcaster while airing his program. “I filed this bill because I recognize the hazard that comes with the journalism profession. Yet, it […]
Senator Bong Go emphasized the importance of respecting the democratic processes and the voice of the people after the conduct of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) recently. Go has urged the electorate and the newly elected officials to embody the values of responsibility and discernment associated with suffrage. “The outcomes of the BSKE […]
Senator Bong Go extended pivotal medical assistance to a family in Kiamba, Sarangani. The plight of the family, in dire need of surgical intervention for their child born with a severe medical condition, was alleviated by the timely intervention of Go, Kiamba Mayor George Falgui, and the Department of Health (DOH)’s Medical Assistance Fund. Eunila […]