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Closed bank accounts can be looked into because these are no longer covered by the Bank Secrecy Law, according to Senator Chiz Escudero. “A closed account is no longer covered by the bank secrecy law nor by the provisions of the general banking act given the absence of funds in the custody of the […]
Senator Loren Legarda expressed support to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in strengthening its economic research activities and cultural diplomacy programs, stressing that these are essential in forging closer ties with other nations. “We should strengthen our economic research and translate them to operationalized information and the DFA should share it with other […]
Senator Grace Poe is proposing that police operatives wear body cameras in their operations amid public outrage over a spate of killings, including those of minors, in the administration’s war against illegal drugs. “Yung sinasabi ninyong mas importante ang baril kesa sa body cam–ito’y magpoprotekta lang din sa ating mga pulis. Kasi ngayon, sasabihin […]
The Senate passed on third and final reading a bill seeking to reduce the requirements and streamline the processes in starting and operating businesses to create a more conducive business environment in the country. Senate Bill No. 1311, or the “Expanded Anti-Red Tape Act of 2017” was approved with 17 affirmative votes, zero negative […]
The Senate Committee on Youth chaired by Senator Joel Villanueva tackled a bill seeking to exempt first-time job seekers from paying fees and charges collected by various government agencies for the issuance of documents needed for employment. Under Senate Bill No. 1426 or the “First-time Jobseekers Assistance Act”, exemption from paying government fees and […]
Senator JV Ejercito, Vice Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Public Services, expressed alarm over the rising number of deaths due to road mishaps as he batted for the prompt enactment of road safety measures that he has filed in the Senate. Speaking before delegates of the “Road Safety in Asia 2017” forum held […]
Amid the public uproar over the anti-illegal drugs operation conducted in Caloocan City, dubbed as the “One Time, Big Time” drug raid, that resulted in the death of Grade 11 student Kian Loyd delos Santos, Senator Dick Gordon reiterated the need to equip policemen and other law enforcers conducting operations with body cameras. Gordon […]
In response to the suspected murder of 17-year old Kian Loyd “Ian” delos Santos at the hands of police anti-illegal drugs operatives, Senator Win Gatchalian said he would file a bill requiring policemen to wear body cameras to collect video footage of all drug raids implemented by authorities. Police representatives maintain that Delos Santos, […]
Senator Sonny Angara has urged the public employment service offices (PESOs) in neighboring areas of Marawi City to be at the forefront in providing employment assistance to displaced workers due to the ongoing conflict. “Hanggat hindi pa pinahihintulutang makabalik ang mga residente ng Marawi, mananatili silang walang hanapbuhay at kita. Dapat ay aktibo ang […]
Senator Bam Aquino urged fellow lawmakers to approve a measure giving deaf Filipinos a national language that honors the country’s diverse cultures and colorful history. “Kailangan natin ng opisyal na wika upang epektibo ang pakikipag-usap natin sa mga bingi. Naniniwala po kami na ang Filipino Sign Language o FSL ang pinaka-angkop na national sign […]