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Senator Robin Padilla condemned the continued inhumane treatment, including deliberate starvation, of Palestinian civilians in the occupied territories, even as he called for the unhindered entry of humanitarian aid for them. Padilla filed Senate Resolution 1366, where he also sought accountability for violations of international humanitarian law against these civilians. “It is pertinent that we, […]
Rep. Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde on Thursday formally took his oath as the representative of Quezon City’s First District before Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Gaerlan, as he reaffirmed his commitment to his constituents and vowed to carry forward the programs and reforms he began in his first term. “Ngayong araw ay pormal tayong nanumpa […]
The Senate adopted Senate Resolution No. 1361 commending and congratulating Pedro Taduran for successfully defending the International Boxing Federation (IBF) World Minimumweight Championship Title. The resolution was introduced by Senator Bong Go, a well-known sports enthusiast. “Our country is considered as a breeding ground for boxing talent.” “Our country is considered as a breeding ground […]
The Senate adopted a concurrent resolution urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to create a Cabinet Cluster for Education to ensure a cohesive and coherent implementation of education laws, policies, reforms and regulations in all government departments, bureaus, commissions and offices. Concurrent Resolution No. 21, authored by Senators Win Gatchalian, Alan Peter Cayetano, Joel Villanueva and […]
The Senate approved on the third reading, Senate Bill No. 2965, or An Act Granting Free Funeral Services To Poor Families, during the resumption of the Senate session. In Senator Mark Villar’s manifestation, he expressed his gratitude towards the approval of the law, stressing the long-standing need to make funeral services accessible to financially struggling […]
Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan met with representatives from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) for the final presentation of the Sustainable Strategic Tourism Development Plan 2025–2034 and the Sustainable Strategic Cultural Management and Development Plan 2025–2034. Tan particularly met with representatives of the University’s Center for Conservation of Cultural Property and Environment in the […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said the Senate is duty-bound to fulfill its constitutional mandate following the transmittal of the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte. “Kapag constitutional mandate, gagawin mo lang,” Cayetano told reporters in a brief interview. The veteran legislator was responding to a question on whether or not the Senate still […]
Senators pressed the green light button to empower President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to scale down agencies under the executive branch and efficiently deliver services to the people. With 22 senators voting in the affirmative, zero negative vote, and no abstention, Senate Bill No. (SBN) 890, or the Government Optimization Act, was approved on third and […]
Senator Bong Go expressed deep concern over the recent increase in maternal deaths in Northern Mindanao, following the Department of Health’s (DOH) warning that more women–many of them young or first-time mothers–are dying from preventable childbirth complications. He called for urgent and sustained interventions to strengthen prenatal and postnatal care services, especially in rural and […]
Senator Robin Padilla filed a resolution seeking to confer the title of National Artist on the late musician Ferdinand “Freddie” Aguilar due to his significant contributions to Philippine music and culture. In Senate Resolution 1364, Padilla noted this is in line with Sec. 15, Art. XIV of the Constitution, as well as Presidential Proclamation 1001 […]