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Senator Kiko Pangilinan welcomed the Senate’s approval on third reading of his proposed twin measures—the Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Act and the Agricultural Cooperatives Act—saying that these are vital reforms to strengthen the country’s food security agenda and uplift the lives of farmers and fisherfolk. The Senate brought these two measures a step closer to […]
Senate President Win Gatchalian said the upper chamber will prioritize key economic measures aimed at addressing the country’s rising cost of living, increasing workers’ take-home pay, reducing electricity costs, improving infrastructure, and creating more jobs. In his speech during the opening of the Second Regular Session of the 20th Congress, Gatchalian said the Senate’s legislative […]
In the Philippines — despite being an archipelagic nation of over 7,600 islands, with a land area of about 30 million hectares and a massive oceanic footprint spanning 2.2 million square kilometers — farmers and fisherfolk are considered among the poorest of the poor. The average daily wages of Filipino farmers and agricultural workers, according […]
Senator Mark Villar has filed Senate Resolution No. 507 congratulating and commending Filipina tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Maniego Eala for her historic achievements and invaluable contributions to Philippine sports, recognizing her as an inspiration to millions of Filipinos, especially the youth. The resolution honors Eala’s historic performance at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, where she became […]
Senate President Win Gatchalian said that all documents and filings related to the ongoing impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte are being made accessible to the public through the Senate website to ensure transparency in the proceedings. “Sisiguraduhin natin na lahat ng dokumento at ebidensya ay makikita ng publiko dahil naka-upload na ang mga […]
Senator-judge Alan Peter Cayetano said the Senate should pursue its investigation into alleged flood control anomalies with the same urgency as the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, arguing that accountability must extend beyond a single public official. Speaking to reporters after the first day of the impeachment trial proceedings, Cayetano said the impeachment […]
A private education voucher bill based largely on Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano’s proposal and Taguig City’s education voucher model is up for Senate ratification on July 28, 2026. The proposed Basic Education Voucher Program Act seeks to institutionalize a government-funded voucher program that may be used by qualified K to 12 learners to […]
Senator Bong Go filed Senate Resolution No. 450 seeking a Senate inquiry into the tragic drowning deaths of Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball team members Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili during a team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora, on June 8. The proposed inquiry in aid of legislation aims to examine existing policies, safety […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III congratulated Senator Win Gatchalian on his formal election as Senate President, expressing confidence that Congress will continue to advance measures that promote economic growth, strengthen public services, and improve the lives of Filipinos. “The House of Representatives congratulates Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on his formal election as Senate President,” said the […]
The Senate hearings on agricultural smuggling and the continuing rise in food prices will resume, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said, underscoring the urgent need to protect farmers, fisherfolk, and consumers from the effects of illegal trade and market manipulation. Despite weeks of leadership deadlock in the Senate, Pangilinan conducted fieldwork and meetings with stakeholders to identify […]