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NOGRALES WELCOMES CHR-DOLE MOA ON WORKERS’ RIGHTS

The chair of the House labor and employment committee welcomed a memorandum of agreement that seeks to foster collaboration for the promotion and protection of workers’ rights. “The MOA between the Commission on Human Rights and Department of Labor and Employment is a welcome development in government’s efforts to uphold workers’ rights. I hope that […]

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TULFO HELPS OFWS GET BALIKBAYAN BOXES FROM BOC

Through the help of Senator Raffy Tulfo and his office, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) finally started distribution of balikbayan boxes of roughly 200 OFWs that were stuck in the warehouse for almost a year. It can be recalled that Rowena Agtarap and Jennifer Yanong came to the Senate office of Tulfo seeking help regarding […]

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MARK VILLAR FILES BILL FOR HOMELESS, STRAY ANIMALS

Senator Mark Villar expressed his concern with the increasing cases of animal abandonment in different areas in the country. According to the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), there are around 12 million stray cats and dogs in 2019, which are either former family pets or those who have reproduced in the streets due to lack […]

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SPANISH KING MEETS WITH PH SENATORS IN MADRID

Senate President Migz Zubiri led Philippine senators in meeting with King Felipe VI of Spain at the Palacio de la Zarzuela in Madrid recently. The King of Spain received the delegation for a private meeting at the palace to discuss how best to strengthen the friendship and partnership between the Philippines and Spain, particularly in […]

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ZUBIRI LEADS DELEGATION TO SPAIN’S SENATE

“Let us build on five hundred years of friendship and history.” This was the message of Senate President Migz Zubiri to Spanish Senate President Pedro Rollán during the Philippine Senate’s official parliamentary visit to the Senate of Spain, where enhanced trade relations was one of the key points of discussion. Zubiri led a delegation of […]

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BONG GO MEETS OFWS DURING UK VISIT

Upon the invitation of the British Group Inter-Parliament Union, Senator Bong Go joined Senate President Migz Zubiri and Senator Grace Poe as they represented the Philippine Senate during an official visit to the United Kingdom recently. The visit, led by Zubiri and Poe as co-heads of the delegation, was Go’s first visit to the UK. […]

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BONG GO GIVES AID TO QC SENIOR CITIZENS

The Office of Senator Bong Go, together with United Senior Citizens Partylist Representative Milagros Aquino-Magsaysay, the Office of Senator Robin Padilla, and volunteer organizations, spearheaded an activity for senior citizens during the United Senior Citizens Association-Quezon City (USCAQC) General Assembly held at White Twins Court, Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City. The assembly witnessed a […]

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GOV’T VOWS TO AID PINOYS CAUGHT IN ISRAEL UNREST

Senator Raffy Tulfo met with officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs along with some lawmakers at DFA Central Office to discuss the current situation of Filipinos in Israel. Among those who attended the meeting were DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo, Usec. Eduardo de Vega of Migrant Workers Affairs, Usec. Maria Theresa Lazaro of Bilateral Relations […]

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LEGARDA BATS FOR WATER SUPPLY PROTECTION

In commemoration of this year’s World Food Day, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda underscored the important role of water in sustaining life on earth. “We live in the constant threat of water security — an increasing population count, urbanization, and climate change affect our potable water supply — and without access to it, our […]

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FARMERS, FISHERFOLK LAUDED ON WORLD FOOD DAY

Food security is one of our country’s big challenges that should be immediately addressed, Senator Cynthia Villar said. “A food-secured country has sufficient food at all times and its people are capable to obtain this to lead an active and healthy life,” said Villar during the World Bread Day, World Food Day and the World Pandesal […]