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Re-elected Senator Joel Villanueva fulfills one of his campaign promises as Senate Bill No. 2506 which proposes a P500 increase in the monthly social pension for indigent senior citizens is passed on third reading in the Senate. “This is a huge blessing as we have already fulfilled one of our campaign promises even before our […]
Wider opportunities await Filipino musical talents with the passage of a bill seeking to institutionalize the National Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) by designating it as the Philippine National Youth Development Program. Senate Bill No. 2504 or the National Music Competitions for Young Artists Act was authored by Senators Bong Revilla Jr. and Sonny Angara. […]
The Senate approved a proposed measure that seeks to declare the second Thursday of January of every year a special working holiday to be known as “National Baptist Day.” For Senator Win Gatchalian, co-author and sponsor of the measure, this is a recognition of the Philippine Baptists’ contribution to nation-building. In sponsoring Senate Bill No. […]
Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri and House Majority Leader Ferdinand Martin Romualdez led the contingent of lawmakers from both houses of Congress, in discussing the legislative agenda with incoming President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. during a meeting in his headquarters in Mandaluyong City. During the courtesy call, Zubiri who is rumored to be vying for […]
The Senate passed on final reading a proposed measure seeking to penalize willful and indiscriminate discharge of firearms including those authorized to bear arms. Sponsored by Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, chairperson of the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2501 or an Act Penalizing Willful and Indiscriminate discharge of firearms, […]
The Senate ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the creation of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II). For Senator Win Gatchalian, this will ensure the pursuit of much-needed reforms to address the country’s education crisis. The bicameral conference committee report of the measure, now entitled “Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) […]
The Senate approved on the third and final reading a bill that seeks to develop and promote the Philippine creative industries during its hybrid plenary session. With 21 affirmative votes, no negative vote, and no abstention, the chamber passed Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2455 or the Creative Industries Charter of the Philippines, which was sponsored […]
Senator Ronald dela Rosa said the initiative of Indonesian President Joko Widodo to confer awards to security and military officials of the Philippines will boost the two countries’ friendship. This, after the Senate adopted House Concurrent Resolution No. 23 granting consent to Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, former Armed Forces of the […]
The Senate approved a bill seeking to convert the Provincial Science and Technology Center (PSTC) into the Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) in provinces nationwide. Senator Nancy Binay, sponsor and co-author of Senate Bill No. 2484 or the Provincial Science and Technology Act, said the PSTCs of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) […]
The Senate adopted a resolution expressing its profound sympathy and sincerest condolences on the death of Jesusa Purificacion Levy Sonora-Poe, popularly known as Susan Roces, who passed away on May 20, 2022, at the age of 80. Senate Resolution 1002, introduced by Senate President Tito Sotto III and Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri, was adopted […]