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I WILL CONTINUE THE DRIVE VS ILLEGAL DRUGS THROUGH LEGISLATION – GO

Former Special Assistant to the President Bong Go said that if given a Senate seat, he will continue the campaign of President Rodrigo Duterte against illegal drugs through legislation. As the former top presidential aide, Go visited fire victims in Pandacan, Manila, where he said, he encountered a child named Christian, whose parents are both […]

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CURB OIL SMUGGLING, IMPLEMENT FUEL MARKING SCHEME – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging government to speed up the implementation of the fuel marking scheme under the TRAIN Law (Republic Act No. 10963) to plug revenue leakages. After leading the Senate Committee on Economic Affairs in an inquiry on the potential impact of the proposed suspension of the second tranche of the fuel excise […]

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I WILL HELP FUND DUMANGAS EVACUATION CENTER IMPROVEMENT– VILLAR

Senator Cynthia Villar has assured residents of Dumangas town in Iloilo that she will fund the improvement of their evacuation center. Villar, who visited the town to join in the celebration of their annual festival, said she already received the letter of request of the town government and she is now processing the necessary documents […]

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NO TAMPERING OF BALIKBAYAN BOXES – ANGARA

Senator Sonny Angara has reminded the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to strictly implement the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) that mandates a less intrusive examination of balikbayan boxes brought into the country. “Malinaw sa ating batas na hindi na pwedeng basta nalang bubuksan at kakalkalin ang mga balikbayan box. We pushed for this law […]

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DIESEL FROM SINGAPORE IS NOT THE BEST SOLUTION – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian is questioning the decision of the Philippine National Oil Company – Exploration Corp. (PNOC-EC) Board to import some ₱2 billion worth of diesel from Singapore, raising doubts as to whether the plan is the best solution to ease the plight of public utility drivers struggling to cope with rising fuel prices. “I […]

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CREATE ONE-STOP-SHOPS TO EXPEDITE RELEASE OF FOREIGN CALAMITY AID — ANGARA

As expired relief goods for victims of Typhoon “Yolanda” ended up being destroyed after years of being held up by red tape in ports, Senator Sonny Angara has called for the creation of one-stop-shops under law to rush the release of foreign aid. Angara said Republic Act 10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act […]

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INTER-CROP CACAO AS THE DEMAND FOR IT IS ON THE RISE – VILLAR

In an effort to increase the income of coconut farmers, Senator Cynthia Villar encouraged Boholano farmers to inter-crop cacao as the demand for it is on the rise. Villar, who chairs the Senate Committee on Agriculture, made the appeal during a brief talk with Bohol media on the sidelines of the 115th anniversary celebration of […]

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NOGRALES WOULD BE A VALUABLE ADDITION TO THE DUTERTE CABINET – SPEAKER ARROYO

Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo congratulated Davao City Rep. Karlo Nograles on his appointment as the new Cabinet Secretary. Arroyo said Nograles, who chaired the powerful House committee on appropriations, would be a “valuable” addition to the Cabinet of President Rodrigo Duterte. “My congratulations to the new Cabinet Secretary, Karlo Nograles. I am sure he will do […]

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UHC BILL TO COVER PALLIATIVE, END OF LIFE CARE – ANGARA

Palliative and end of life care services to patients with life-threatening diseases will soon be covered by Philhealth once the Universal Health Care (UHC) bill is passed into law. Under the proposed measure, “every Filipino shall be granted immediate eligibility and access to preventive, promotive, curative, rehabilitative, and palliative health services.” “Our healthcare system should […]

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DECLARE AUGUST 30 AS NATIONAL RESPONSIBLE PRESS FREEDOM DAY – GATCHALIAN

To show that the country recognizes and respects freedom of the press as enshrined in the Constitution, two senators have proposed that August 30 of every year be declared as “National Responsible Press Freedom Day.” Senators Win Gatchalian and Bam Aquino, filed their respective bills recently and both have chosen that the birth date of […]