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FOCUS SONA ON STRUGGLES OF PINOYS — PIMENTEL

Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III said the Filipino people deserve unfiltered truth during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s 2nd State of the Nation Address (SONA). Pimentel leaves no room for sugarcoating or glossing over the harsh realities facing the entire nation and expects the President to do the same when he faces the nation. “During […]

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SENATE EYES OPENING OF NEW BUILDING IN JULY 2024

The Senate conducted the topping-off ceremony for the New Senate Building in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City recently. The ceremony was led by Senate President Migz Zubiri, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, and Senators Nancy Binay, Cynthia Villar, JV Ejercito, Ronald Dela Rosa, and Bong Go. Also present were former […]

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SOCIALIZED HOUSING INCLUSION IN NSCR PROJECT URGED

Senator Risa Hontiveros underscored the importance of prioritizing socialized and affordable housing, as well as the agricultural value chain, in line with the expansion of the country’s railway system. “Hindi lang problema sa transportasyon ang pwedeng matugunan ng railways projects. Isa rin itong oportunidad para makapagtayo ng mga abot-kayang pabahay at maging tulay sa pagitan […]

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75% OF PINOYS BACK US-PH MILITARY TIES IN WPS

Senate President Migz Zubiri revealed that a rider question in the most recent Pulse Asia survey shows that Filipinos are overwhelmingly in support of partnering with the United States in order to resolve territorial disputes with China over the West Philippine Sea. Respondents came out 75 percent in favor and 14 percent not in favor, […]

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ZUBIRI BACKS P150 LEGISLATED WAGE HIKE

The Senate remains unwavering in its commitment to increasing the wages for all daily wage workers nationwide through a legislated wage hike. Senate President Migz Zubiri said he is confident that with the release of the most recent Pulse Asia nationwide survey a few days ago where there is an overwhelming clamor for wage increases, […]

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MAINTENANCE MEDS NOW VAT-FREE UNDER CREATE LAW

Senator Pia Cayetano brought a bit of good news to the public: The exemption of several life-saving medicines and maintenance drugs from the 12 percent value-added tax (VAT) under the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises, or CREATE Law (Republic Act No. 11534). Cayetano shared the positive development with local government executives and members […]

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RELEASE OF HEALTH WORKERS’ COVID ALLOWANCES URGED

Senator Bong Go, chair of the Senate Health Committee, has made an urgent plea to the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to hasten the release of COVID-19 allowances due to healthcare workers in accordance with the law.  This comes amid rising anxieties from the healthcare sector due to […]

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TULFO LAUDS PBBM FOR EXCELLENT RATING

Senator Raffy Tulfo gave President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. an excellent rating for his first year in office. Ahead of PBBM’s second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 24, Tulfo said: “He is doing an excellent job.” The legislator praised the President for securing a lot of commitment and investment pledges, and gaining possible […]

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TULFO FILES RESO TO STOP ‘MORO-MORO’ POGO RAIDS

Senator Raffy Tulfo criticized the lack of coordination between law enforcement, immigration officers, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and labor agencies in addressing issues related to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). In a recent press conference, Tulfo raised the alarm about the raid conducted by authorities on a POGO hub named Xinchuang Network […]

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TACKLE EL NIÑO, WATER SHORTAGE IN SONA — PIMENTEL

As the country grapples with a recurring water shortage and the looming threat of El Niño, Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III called upon the President to prioritize long-term measures to tackle these pressing issues in his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA). “Huwag puro Maharlika Investment Fund,” Pimentel quipped. The veteran legislator emphasized […]