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ZUBIRI HOSTS LUNCH FOR VISITING NEW ZEALAND PM

Senate President Migz Zubiri met with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to discuss, among other things, a deeper engagement between the Philippines and New Zealand specifically in the area of economy and security. Zubiri said the meeting with Luxon, who was in the Philippines as part of his working trip across Southeast Asia, is a good […]

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ZUBIRI GETS PROMOTED AS ARMY RESERVE OFFICER

“Any good patriot, no matter their lot in life, should be ready to fight for the country when called for – and this is a call that I am prepared to answer.” This is according to Senate President Migz Zubiri, who is now a reserve officer of the Philippine Army, donning the rank of Lieutenant […]

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ZUBIRI TO IPU MEMBERS: HELP BROKER PEACE IN WPS

Senate President Migz Zubiri appealed to fellow members of the International Parliamentarian Union (IPU) to be “facilitators of peace” amidst all wars and conflict happening in different parts of the world, even in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In his speech at the IPU General Debate in Geneva, Switzerland last, Zubiri rallied the IPU to […]

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ZUBIRI ASSURES PNP OF SENATE’S SUPPORT

Senate President Migz Zubiri assured officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) that the Senate is doing everything in its power to support the evolving needs of the police force. In a speech before police officials attending the 44th Grand Alumni Homecoming of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) in Silang, Cavite, Zubiri praised the […]

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12 SENATORS GET PERFECT ATTENDANCE

In the Senate, every day is a “buckling-down-to-work” kind of day. This was the statement made by Senate President Migz Zubiri as he again extended his streak of perfect attendance in the Senate. “In my long years as a public servant, I have learned this one important thing: true leadership starts by showing up for the […]

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ZUBIRI RENEWS PUSH FOR BULACAN AEROTROPOLIS

Senate President Migz Zubiri reiterated his push for the creation of a special economic zone in Bulacan province to entice more foreign investors and complement the soon-to-be-finished aerotropolis outside of Metro Manila. At the hearing of the Senate Committee on Economic Affairs, Zubiri said he refiled Senate Bill No. 2266, or An Act Establishing the […]

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ZUBIRI TO PINOYS: RESPECT THE CONSTITUTION

Senate President Migz Zubiri has called on the Filipino people to honor the country’s historic beginnings by respecting the Constitution, and that any changes to the country’s charter must not be made based on selfish motives and ambitions. Zubiri made this assertion as he delivered his message during the 125th Anniversary celebration of the Malolos […]

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SELF-RELIANT DEFENSE POSTURE BILL GETS SENATE OK

The Senate approved on third and final reading a measure aimed at developing the country’s defense industry and enhancing its locally produced advanced weaponry and equipment for the armed forces. Voting 20-0-0, the chamber passed Senate Bill No. 2455 (SBN 2455), also known as the “Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act”, which is designed to revitalize […]

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SENATE HOSTS SUCCESSFUL INT’L PARLIAMENTARY FORUM

The Senate adopted a resolution expressing its gratitude to various national and local government agencies for their contributions to the country’s successful hosting of the three-day 31st Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF31). Sponsored by Senate President Migz Zubiri, the chamber unanimously adopted Senate Resolution No. 870 (SRN 870), commending relevant government agencies and local government […]

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SENATE HOSTS INT’L PARLIAMENTARY FORUM

Shared solutions to shared concerns. This, according to Senate President Migz Zubiri, is the goal of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF 31) which is held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City from November 23 to 25, 2023. “275 delegates from 19 countries, including the Philippines submitted resolutions on political, economic and […]