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The Senate recently adopted Resolution No. 806 recognizing and commending Dr. Carmencita Padilla for receiving the order of national scientist award conferred by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Senator Pia Cayetano, author and sponsor of the resolution, expressed gratitude to Dr. Padilla for pushing the passage of the Newborn Screening Act in 2004 and the Rare […]
Senate President Migz Zubiri filed Senate Resolution No. 652, honoring Senator Rodolfo “Pong” Biazon and expressing the Senate’s sympathy on the passing of the veteran legislator. Biazon was a three-term Senator (1992 to 1995, 1998 to 2004, and 2004 to 2010) and a two-term member of the House of Representatives, representing the lone district of […]
The Senate adopted a resolution congratulating and commending Filipino actor Romeo “John” Gonzales Arcilla for winning the coveted Volpi Cup for best actor in the 78th Annual Venice International Film Festival. Senate Resolution 490 was introduced by Senator Lito Lapid, an actor himself before he entered politics. All senators were made co-authors of the resolution. […]
The Senate adopted a resolution honoring Carlos Edriel Poquiz Yulo for being one of the best gymnasts the Philippines has produced and for bringing pride and glory to the country with victories in various international gymnastics competitions. Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 458 introduced by Senate President Migz Zubiri was adopted by the chamber taking into […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has given recognition to 15 “environmental frontliners” for their exemplary dedication toward environmental protection and conservation during the celebration of the 122nd Philippine Civil Service founding anniversary. With the theme—“Alagad ng Kalikasan: The Untold Stories of DENR Environmental Defenders”—the event saw the recognition of forest rangers, science […]
The Senate honored the lives of five rescuers who perished while responding to flood-hit villages in San Miguel, Bulacan at the height of Typhoon Karding (international name “Noru”). The Senate adopted Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 233, filed by Senator Bong Revilla, in consideration of SRNs 234, 235, 238, 240, and 241 filed by Senator Robin […]
Senator Lito Lapid mourned the death of five members of the Bulacan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) who lost their lives while conducting rescue operations in flood-hit villages in San Miguel, Bulacan, during the onslaught of Super Typhoon Karding. Under Senate Resolution No. 235 which he filed, Lapid recognized the fatalities from […]
The Senate adopted a resolution congratulating and commending Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena for his largest and most successful medal haul during various pole vaulting competitions in Europe and Asia in 2022. Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 212 (Adopted Resolution No. 18) introduced by Senator Pia Cayetano was adopted by the chamber taking into […]
The Senate adopted a resolution expressing its profound sympathy and sincerest condolences on the death of Jesusa Purificacion Levy Sonora-Poe, popularly known as Susan Roces, who passed away on May 20, 2022, at the age of 80. Senate Resolution 1002, introduced by Senate President Tito Sotto III and Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri, was adopted […]
Senator Leila de Lima filed a Proposed Senate Resolution honoring the late National Artist for Literature, F. Sionil Jose, for his invaluable contributions to Philippine literature. De Lima, a champion of social justice and human rights, said Jose’s pieces depict social issues and struggles and emphasize the importance of social justice, thereby immortalizing arts in […]