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Senator Cynthia Villar called on the public to “pause for a while and be united in prayers for fair and peaceful elections.” Villar made this statement amid reports of election-related violence and manipulation, as she expressed confidence that the public will always let the conscience guide them as they vote for local government officials, representatives […]
Senator Win Gatchalian lauded President Rodrigo Duterte’s signing into law of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act as a “major leap” forward in realizing efficient ways to use energy in the country that are attuned to acceptable international standards. Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on Energy, said the signing of the landmark law is […]
Reelectionist Senator Cynthia Villar has expressed gratitude for the support of a group of bishops as she seeks a second term in the Senate. During a recent press conference held at Club Filipino in San Juan City, the Independent Bishops Conference of the Philippines (IBCP), declared its support for Villar and 11 other senatorial candidates. […]
With the election campaign entering its final stage, reelectionist Senator Koko Pimentel III, chair of the Trade and Commerce Committee was one of the biggest gainers, rising three percentage points in the recently published April 28 to May 3 Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey and solidifying his spot among the 12 candidates likely to win […]
With alleged vote-buying incidents already taking place in various parts of the country as the May 13 midterm elections draws near, Senator Dick Gordon warned voters not to let candidates, who are buying votes, rob them of their future. Gordon issued the advice in the wake of the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) disclosure that vote-buying […]
Reelectionist Senator Sonny Angara lauded the signing into law by President Duterte of a measure that would exempt first-time jobseekers from paying fees for government-issued documents in connection with their job applications. Angara also thanked the President for signing the First-Time Jobseekers Act, which he co-authored in the Senate. “We express our sincerest gratitude to […]
Amid the rising prevalence of malicious and libelous social media posts as the campaign period for the May 13 midterm elections approaches its last week, Senator Dick Gordon warned netizens against committing abuses on social media. “Don’t abuse the social media. You may think you can post just about anything which are libelous or downright […]
Senate President Tito Sotto III formally endorsed 10 of his preferred senatorial candidates, which include former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Bong Go and all seven reelectionist senators. Sotto made formal his personal endorsements on all seven reelectionist candidates — Senators Grace Poe, Sonny Angara, Nancy Binay, Cynthia Villar, Bam Aquino, JV Ejercito, and […]
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) is calling on members of the Philippine media to partner with government in protecting press freedom in the country. “We are calling upon our colleagues in the media to be continuing partners in sustaining the gains in terms of protecting press freedom and be reminded of the […]
With the May 13 midterm elections barely a fortnight away, Senator Dick Gordon urged the public to unmask abusive incumbent officials and advised voters against re-electing them. “Kilalanin natin ng husto ang mga kandidato natin. Dapat tanggalan ng maskara ang mga taong nagsasamantala sa bayan, mga taong subok na sa katiwalian, pati mga taong binabayaran […]