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Senator Mark Villar filed a Senate bill proposing the Bicycle Act of 2022. The bill provides the rights of bicycle riders and the establishment of the Local Bikeway Office (LBO), an office under the supervision of the city or municipal engineering office that will implement the rules and regulations of the Bicycle Act. Further, the […]
Senator Joel Villanueva gave words of inspiration and advice for the graduating students of the Bulacan State University (BulSU) to not give up on the challenges the country is facing, and to continue building their knowledge even after graduation.This was Villanueva’s message to the 11,285 graduates as the guest speaker of the university’s 81st Commencement […]
Villar Sipag, the foundation built by the family of Senator Cynthia Villar, was awarded by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for its dedication, continuous support, and esteemed contributions toward a cleaner, healthier and greener environment.The awarding ceremony was held during the agency’s Environmental Summit and Exhibit 2022 recently at the Manila Hotel. […]
Senator Nancy Binay said that the Senate might need to convene the Committee of the Whole once the 19th Congress opens to discuss pending concerns on COVID-19.“Siguro, when the 19th Congress opens, we can convene the Committee of the Whole para mabalikan ang mga pending issues and concerns regarding COVID-19 like vaccination programs, access to […]
Senator Ramon Bong Revilla filed Senate Bill No. 258 which seeks to provide one tablet per student for those enrolled in public schools and state universities and colleges. “Bagamat dalawang taon na ang lumipas simula nang tayo ay tamaan ng pandemya, at may ilan na rin sigurong mga estudyante ang naka-adjust, hangad pa rin natin […]
As one of the industries severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippine movie industry plunged deeper as it became harder to produce and market Filipino movies due to the restrictions in place that affect the film producers, movie theater operators, and patrons. And in spite of the recent reopening of cinemas in the country, […]
Senator Lito Lapid introduced a resolution expressing profound sympathy and sincere condolences on the passing of Shinzo Abe, the former Prime Minister of Japan, who was assassinated at a political rally in Japan recently. In a Senate resolution, Lapid honored the life and legacy of Abe, the longest-serving prime minister in Japan’s history after serving […]
Senator Joel Villanueva called on the new leadership of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to fully enforce the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) and penalize those responsible for the death of two people after an elevator they were repairing in a building in Makati City collapsed recently. “One accidental but preventable death […]
Senator Bato Dela Rosa is confident that the judiciary has safeguards in trials of cases punishable by death that will ensure accurate determination of guilt. “May safeguards ‘yung judiciary pagdating sa (court) trials. Sisiguruhin naman nila na hindi mabitay ‘yung mga hindi karapat-dapat na mabitay. We have enough trust and confidence in the judicial system,” […]
Consistent with the Constitutional provision that the Filipino family is the foundation of the nation, and the State’s mandate to strengthen its solidarity and actively promote its total development, Senator Bong Revilla filed Senate Bill No. 24 or the “Family and Medical Leave Act of 2022”. The bill seeks to grant 15 days of paid […]