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The Senate unanimously adopted a resolution expressing the profound sympathy and sincere condolences of the institution on the death of former Senator Rene Saguisag, a dedicated public servant, a staunch defender of human rights, and a true patriot, who passed away on April 24, 2024 at the age of 84. Senate Resolution No. 1009 was […]
Senator Bong Go expressed strong support for an extensive and fair investigation into the Bell-Kenz Pharma issue. As ruled by the Senate during the plenary session, the probe will be led by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee joint with the Senate Committee on Health as secondary committee. Being the chair of the Senate Health Committee, […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda lauded the City of Malabon, which celebrated its 423rd founding anniversary this year, for properly combining its rich past with forward-thinking policies. “Malabon boasts a rich cultural heritage, renowned not only for its famous Pancit Malabon but also for its historical treasures,” said Legarda in a speech during the […]
The Angeles City government, under the leadership of Mayor Carmelo ‘Pogi’ Lazatin Jr., distributed incentive allowances of student-athletes, coaches, and officials at the billeting school of Central Luzon Regional Athletics Association Angeles City delegates in Maliwalo Central Elementary School in Tarlac City. 400 student-athletes, 72 coaches, and 98 officials received the incentive allowances, amounting to […]
To ensure the country’s preparedness against future pandemics, the House Committee on Health chaired by Batanes Representative Ciriaco Gato Jr. approved measures strengthening the healthcare manufacturing industries and amending the Quarantine Act of 2004.Approved at the committee level were House Bills (HBs) 1100, authored by Representative Keith Micah “Atty. Mike” Tan, and HBs 9739 and […]
House of Representatives Minority Leader Nonoy Libanan announced the launch of a multisectoral effort to save the historic Homonhon Island in Eastern Samar from further environmental degradation due to commercial nickel and chromite mining activities. “We are pleased to report that following a meeting that we initiated among stakeholders, Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga has […]
After a lapse of over 90 days since the completion of disease control measures, Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. of the Department of Agriculture declared the Province of Bulacan as Avian Influenza-Free Province through Memorandum Circular No. 14, Series of 2024, following the 10 confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Subtype H5N1 in […]
As the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Trade, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship, Senator Mark Villar led the public hearing of the amendment to the Intellectual Property Code, particularly on empowering the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) with additional powers. “The bills we are hearing today are aiming to empower the Intellectual Property Office […]
In his continuing advocacy to boost grassroots sports development, Senator Bong Go lauded the recently concluded Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) Sports Summit that was held recently in Negros Island. The event was supported by the office of Go and the Philippine Sports Commission. Themed “Steadfast in Advancing and Sustaining Grassroots Sports Development for Excellence,” […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo filed a Senate Resolution seeking to assess the feasibility of amending the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act to mandate the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to expand its benefit packages and include comprehensive dental health services, including free dentures. In filing Senate Resolution No. 1021, Tulfo noted that the current coverage provided […]