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Senator Cynthia Villar welcomed the signing into law of a measure that imposes severe sanctions against smugglers, profiteers, hoarders and cartels of agricultural and fishery products. In a ceremony in Malacanang recently, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act No.12022 or the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act. Witnessing the event are some senators and congressmen, along […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero said a new law meant to combat rampant smuggling, profiteering and hoarding of agricultural products will make food more affordable and accessible to many Filipinos and provide better income for local farmers. Escudero said the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, a priority measure of the administration which is scheduled to be signed […]
Committee on Migrant Workers Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo expressed elation over the passage into law of Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers which institutionalizes the rights that will protect our seafarers. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law on September 23 Republic Act 12021 or the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers in a Ceremonial Signing at […]
After over a decade of waiting, the bill that will ensure the protection of the rights and welfare of Filipino seafarers has become a law. Senate President Chiz Escudero thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his support for Senate Bill No. 2221 and House Bill No. 7325 or the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, which […]
Senator Robin Padilla appealed anew to relevant government agencies to do everything to extend help to refugees and stateless persons, especially after his bill on the matter got support from the Department of Justice and Commission on Human Rights. Padilla, who filed Senate Bill 2548 last February to strengthen protection for refugees, stressed that no […]
Senator Grace Poe affirmed her advocacy for animal rights, and said she would continue pushing for the passage of her bill strengthening the country’s animal welfare law. Poe also lauded the initiatives of private groups and individuals helping improve the situation of animals. “Kapag sama-samang kumikilos ang mga pribadong grupo at indibidwal para sa isang […]
Legislation to curb sexual harassment in the workplace should zero in on the so-called power play, Senator Robin Padilla said. Padilla, who chaired a hearing on the topic, said such sexual harassment cases occur not only in the entertainment industry but in many other workplaces. “Talagang ang may kapangyarihan kung sino ang pwede mag-promote o […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero announced that the “Free College Entrance Examinations Act,” now officially known as Republic Act 12006, is now a law. Escudero hailed its passage, saying the legislation, which aims to alleviate financial burdens for deserving students, was a significant milestone in the pursuit of accessible higher education. In his statement, the veteran […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero expressed his strong support for the enactment into laws of measures meant to unite the Negros Island under one region and reform the real property valuation around the country, saying the twin legislation will foster better local governance and make tax collection more efficient. Escudero, along with other senators and House […]
Amid possible issues surrounding the House vote on the Divorce Law, Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante urged his colleagues in the chamber to “slow down” on pronouncements that the said measure would become law. “The House has deferred transmission of the Divorce Law to allow those like myself to raise our concerns regarding the […]