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WE ENDORSE FOR SENATORS CHAMPIONS OF THE SUGAR INDUSTRY ā€“ TATAK KALAMAY

Tatak Kalamay, a multi-sector group composed of the countryā€™s sugar industry stakeholders, has endorsed seven senatorial candidates whom they consider as champions of the sugar industry. The movement, which was launched in Bacolod City, said their ā€œMagic 7ā€ includes former Special Assistant to the President Bong Go, former Philippine National Police Chief Bato dela Rosa, […]

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REVIEW FISCAL POLICIES OF GOCCs ā€“ BINAY

Senator Nancy Binay called out the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) to fully review fiscal policies of government owned and controlled corporations particularly those which were flagged by the audit commission. According to Binay, the GCG, being the government’s central advisory and oversight body over the public corporate sector, can start reviewing policies and fiscal […]

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APPOINT A BORACAY CZAR ā€“ BINAY

Senator Nancy Binay asked Malacanang to appoint a person directly in charge of the Boracay rehabilitation after a Senate hearing revealed that misunderstandings between government agencies are causing delays on the rehabilitation projects on the island. “Sino yung on top of everything? We have Secretary Cimatu who is in charge of Task Force Boracay pero […]

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GO AFTER MEMBERS OF GLOBAL CRIME SYNDICATES INSTEAD OF MISSIONARIES – BINAY

Senator Nancy Binay scored the Bureau of Immigration (BI) for its excessive use of authority in arresting a 71-year old missionary. “Apparently, the Bureau of Immigration used excessive authority in connection with the arrest of Sister Patricia, and has acted on a mistaken perception plucked from an imaginary threat. Ang tanong e ‘how can a […]

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SENATE TO PROBE QUESTIONABLE PROCESSES BEHIND RECRUITMENT OF OFWs – BINAY

Senator Nancy Binay said the Senate will look into the prevalent use of “agents” working for licensed recruitment agencies on a commission basis, citing the case of overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Joanna Demafelis, whose body was found in a freezer in her employer’s apartment in Kuwait. Recently, another domestic worker was sent home by her […]

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“ZERO-WASTE” TOURISM POLICY FOR BORACAY PUSHED – BINAY

Senator Nancy Binay urged the Senate to investigate the need to promote a “zero-waste” tourism policy in the world famous resort island of Boracay. “The threats of inefficient waste management on the environment, especially on tourist destinations in the country still persist,” Binay said in filing Senate Resolution no. 313. The Senate Committees on Environment […]

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DWINDLING SUPPLY OF NFA RICE WARRANT UNIFIED STATE ACTION – BINAY

Senator Nancy Binay called on the Department of Agriculture (DA), National Food Authority (NFA), and the National Food Authority Council to settle their differences and come up with a plan to augment the dwindling supply of NFA rice. “Pakiusap ko sana mag-usap sina Secretary (Manny) PiƱol, ‘yung NFA Council, pati na din ‘yung pamunuan ng […]

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STOP ‘ENDO’ AMONG GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, TOO – BINAY

Senator Nancy Binay minced no words and called out the public sector for being guilty of perpetuating the culture of ‘endo.’ She insisted that the government should also address the issue of contractualization among its agencies. “Sabi ko nga paulit-ulit sa hearing, ang concern ko ‘yung biggest violator ng contractualization is government. ‘Di ba dapat […]

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LET MOUNT PULAG “MOVE ON AND HEAL” – BINAY

Senator Nancy Binay has called on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to ensure stricter implementation of environmental policies to avoid a repeat of the fire that struck Mount Pulag recently. “Mas higpitan pa po sana ng DENR at ng lokal na pamahalaan ang pagpapatupad ng mga polisiya at pagbabantay upang maiwasan ang […]

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LET US NOT RUSH CHARTER CHANGE – BINAY

Senator Nancy Binay said lawmakers should first look at how to properly implement the Local Government Code before considering amending the Constitution and shifting to a federal form of government. Binay said issues like decentralization and strengthening local autonomy are better addressed by strictly implementing the Local Government Code. “Mas ako ang panawagan ko i-implement […]