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CHARGE ERRING EXECS IN MANILA BAY PROJECT — SOLON

Senator Chiz Escudero said the government should ensure that appropriate charges are filed against erring public officials or individuals if there are sufficient evidence against them in relation to the controversial Manila Bay Reclamation Projects. The veteran legislator supported President Ferdinand Marcos’ decision to suspend ongoing reclamation projects in Manila Bay, except for one, after […]

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CORRECT IMPLEMENTATION OF PARTY-LIST SYSTEM URGED

Until it is corrected, the twisted implementation of the party-list system will remain a laughingstock because it benefits the wealthy instead of the poor and marginalized Filipinos. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this at the hearing of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation, where he said even wealthy contractors now have their own […]

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PADILLA TO YOUTH: PLANT SEEDS OF GOODNESS

Plant the seeds of goodness in order to succeed. This was the advice of Senator Robin Padilla to the youth of Basilan province after he took part in the Taguima Youth Congress there recently. In his speech at the Basilan National High School, Padilla stressed this is the key to success, aside from the youth […]

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PADILLA WANTS EXECS BEHIND BOAT TRAGEDY PUNISHED

“Higit po sa lahat, sisingilin natin ang pananagutan ng mga responsableng kawani ng gobyerno.” This was the promise made by Senator Robin Padilla after sending help to families of the fatalities in the tragedy in Binangonan, Rizal last July 27, when the passenger banca MB Princess Aya capsized. Members of Padilla’s office, with Nadia Montenegro, […]

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GIVE REHABILITATED DRUG USERS LIVELIHOOD – BONG GO

Senator Bong Go is pushing for the passage of Senate Bill No. 2115 to provide rehabilitated drug dependents the opportunity to reintegrate into society. “Nakikita naman po sa datos na napakarami na po talaga ang nasira ang buhay nang dahil sa iligal na droga. Huwag po natin hayaan tuluyang masayang ang buhay ng mga drug […]

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PADILLA BATS FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM OF WORKERS

Protecting the freedom of religion holds the key to our nation’s progress. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this as he pointed out that following the teachings of one’s faith will lead to true service and good governance. “While the 1987 Constitution decrees the separation of Church and State, there can be no true sense of public […]

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TULFO WANTS TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD FORMED

Senator Raffy Tulfo proposes for the creation of an independent transportation safety board that will ensure strict monitoring and implementation of the regular maintenance of aircraft in general aviation to avoid life-threatening accidents. Tulfo said the high number of airplane crashes that claimed many lives in just a span of four years is unacceptable, citing […]

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UP TO LEAD WAY IN IMPROVING QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN OTHER SUCs, SAYS JIMENEZ

Speaking to the graduating class of University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, UP President Angelo “Jijil” Jimenez on Sunday announced that UP would lead efforts to democratize access to quality tertiary education by helping improve the quality of education in other SUCs. In his commencement address, Jimenez pointed out that “as the national university, we […]

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MALASAKIT CENTERS SERVE MORE THAN 212K PATIENTS

Senator Bong Go took note of the successful implementation of the medical assistance program overseen by the Malasakit Center located in Davao City’s Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC), which has served more than 212,000 patients from 2019 to mid-2023. After aiding fire victims in Davao City, Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and […]

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TULFO WANTS ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RIZAL BOAT TRAGEDY

Senator Raffy Tulfo demanded accountability for the reported death of 27 passengers of Motorbanca Princess Aya that capsized off Binangonan, Rizal on Thursday, July 27. It was reported that Princess Aya’s maximum capacity is only 30 passengers but it was allowed to sail with about 70 passengers on board without enough life vests, in addition […]