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Senator Migz Zubiri welcomed the Senate’s approval on third reading of Senate Bill No. 2906, also known as the Philippine Agriculturists Act, hailing it as a long overdue recognition of the vital role of agriculturists in national development. “This is a great day for our fellow agriculturists, who have been waiting for a long time […]
The Senate approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2895 amending Republic Act No. 10591 otherwise known as the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act. “With the approval of the amendments under the bill, it clarifies licensing and registration procedures which will promote compliance; strengthens regulations against illegal firearms and enhances public safety; […]
The push to transform government services through digitalization, led by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, is now just one step away from Senate approval after passing the Second Reading. During the plenary session, Cayetano, the bill’s sponsor, introduced his amendments to Senate Bill No. 2781, also known as the proposed “E-Governance Act,” along with the changes […]
Senator Robin Padilla sought support from his Senate colleagues for a bill ensuring the proper and timely burial of deceased Muslims in accordance with Islam teachings. Padilla made the appeal in a sponsorship speech for House Bill No. 8925 (An Act Requiring the Proper and Immediate Burial of Muslim Cadavers in Accordance with the Islamic […]
The Senate adopted a resolution congratulating singer Sofronio Vazquez for winning the 26th Season of The Voice, making history as the first Filipino and Asian winner of the competition in The Voice USA. Senate Resolution No. 1259, authored by Senator Joel Villanueva, taking into consideration SRN 1260 filed by Senator Imee Marcos and SRN 1262 […]
The Senate approved on the third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2837 or the bill extending the corporate term of the Power Sector Asset Liabilities Management (PSALM) Corporation. The bill was aimed to amend section 50 of Republic Act No. 9136, otherwise known as the Electric Power Industry Reform (EPIRA) Act of 2001 which […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero said the legislation fixing the term of office of the commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to three years will provide stability to the service in the face of challenges confronting the country in the West Philippine Sea. According to Escudero, who sponsored the committee report on House Bill No. […]
Former senator Kiko Pangilinan, who is seeking re-election in the May 2025 elections, called on students, teachers, farmers, and entrepreneurs to take an active role in fighting corruption during a speech delivered at the Bicol University. Addressing the massive corruption in government, Pangilinan emphasized the urgent need for collective action and electoral reform to restore […]
The Senate has approved a bill seeking to amend Republic Act (RA) No. 11313, otherwise known as the Safe Spaces Act, to address gender-based online sexual harassment arising from the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. Senate Bill No. 2897 seeks to expand gender-based harassment to include AI and other emerging technologies […]
Alarmed by the highest self-rated poverty level in 21 years, former Senator Kiko Pangilinan declared that he will prioritize ensuring food security, advocating for a living wage for Filipino workers, and addressing the high prices of goods if he wins a Senate seat in the 2025 elections. Pangilinan emphasized that the December 2024 Social Weather […]