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Better cells and living conditions, and separating the hardcore “crime lords” from the “general population” of the New Bilibid Prison. These are among the urgent reforms that authorities must implement to prevent a repeat of attempts by Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) to escape or engage in illegal activities, Senator Robin Padilla said. “Una, diyan […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo strongly condemned the severe maltreatment and abuse of kasambahay Elvie Vergara by her employer from Occidental Mindoro who subjected her to physical and emotional abuse since 2020. During the Senate hearing of the Committee on Justice and Human Rights recently, Tulfo proposed a one-strike policy against abusive employers and higher criminal liability […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo criticized a move by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to take from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) the task of printing the national ID cards. During the hearing of the Senate Committee on Finance recently, Tulfo asked why the BSP, which is tasked to print money, interfered with the printing of […]
Senator Bong Go joined the blessing and opening ceremony of the Malaquing Tubig Bridge in Barangay Poblacion 4, San Jose, Batangas recently, marking a significant milestone in Batangas’ infrastructure development and reflecting his commitment to supporting local communities. In his speech, Go expressed his eagerness to be present at the event, saying, “Talagang gusto kong […]
The Senate adopted a resolution congratulating and commending Johann Chua and James Aranas for bagging the 2023 World Cup of Pool held in Lugo, Spain last June 27 to July 2 this year. Senate Resolution No. 714, taking into consideration Resolution Nos. 695 and 714, were introduced by Senators Bong Go, Jinggoy Estrada and Lito […]
Senator Chiz Escudero said he will propose the allocation of at least P100 million in the 2024 national budget to fund the construction of permanent structures in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to strengthen the country’s presence in the contested maritime territory. “I will propose the allocation of minimum P100 million to […]
Senator Bong Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, recently attended the annual Service Awards of the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Davao City. The event is part of SPMC’s National Hospital Week celebration, which is observed from August 5 to 12. One of the events […]
Amid the recent maritime tragedy off the shores of Corcuera, Romblon, where a 55-year-old woman tragically lost her life, Senator Bong Go is demanding accountability and pushing for a modernization program to strengthen the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The incident occurred on August 5 after passenger vessel MB King Sto. Niño 7 became half-submerged near […]
Malacañang is asking for P1.6 billion in the 2024 national budget to “accelerate the issuance of the National Identification Cards” but Senator Chiz Escudero said he will ask “at what speed will it be done and will it be fast enough to overtake the backlog”. The proposed funding is lodged in the proposed P8.8 billion […]
Correction and not torture should be the rule at the New Bilibid Prison because all Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) have human rights. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this on Tuesday at the hearing of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights held at the New Bilibid Prison, regarding the mass grave found at a […]