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Senator Grace Poe hailed the Senate approval of the proposed Konektadong Pinoy Act (KPA), stressing its importance in paving the path to bring all Filipinos online and transform the country into a connected, globally competitive economy. The final consolidated measure included Poe’s Senate Bill No. 864, which was filed as early as July 2022, to […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel said a special session would help move forward critical legislation and allow the impeachment court to formally convene. In an interview on the DWIZ radio program Usapang Senado, Pimentel underscored that the special session will provide an opportunity to address various important bills and speed up the impeachment proceedings. “Marami […]
Senator Loren Legarda lauded the Senate’s approval of Senate Bill No. 2838, or the Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers, on its third and final reading, marking a historic milestone in recognizing the dedication and sacrifices of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs). “For decades, our Barangay Health Workers have been the silent guardians of our communities, […]
Senator Grace Poe implored her colleagues in Congress to pass the revised Animal Welfare Act in the 19th Congress to put a halt to the grim reality of violence against animals unfolding every day. Poe delivered her sponsorship speech on the measure signalling the start of plenary discussions. “By passing the Revised Animal Welfare Act, […]
With the adjournment of session this week, the United Senior Citizens Party-list on Thursday called the non-passage of the universal social pension bill in the Senate as a “missed opportunity.” “Nakakapanghinayang na nakabinbin pa rin ang panukalang universal social pension sa kabila ng pagkilos ng nagkakaisang senior citizens sa buong bansa upang ipanawagan ito. This […]
In a bid to give justice and higher monetary compensation to Filipinos who are wrongfully convicted or illegally detained, the Senate approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2920. Minority Leader Koko Pimentel, sponsor of the bill, said it seeks to strengthen support for individuals who are victims of wrong conviction or unjust […]
At least three proposed measures authored and sponsored by Senator Robin Padilla that aim to benefit Filipino Muslims were passed in the Senate. Passed on third reading were House Bill 8925, which requires the burial of Muslims in accordance with Islamic tradition; and Senate Bill 2819, which strengthens the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos. The […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero said institutionalizing the benefits and incentives for barangay health workers (BHWs) is a fitting tribute to community primary healthcare providers as essential partners of government in ensuring the people’s well-being at grassroots level. According to Escudero, one of the authors of Senate Bill No. 2838 or the Magna Carta of Barangay […]
Senators remembered the life and legacy of the late actress Gloria Romero as a pillar of Philippine Cinema and “for her lifetime of unwavering dedication to the entertainment industry and the collective cultural heritage of the country”. The Senate unanimously adopted Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 1287 filed by Senator Grace Poe, taking into consideration SRN […]
The country is set to impose a ban on exports of minerals in their raw form to pave the way for the development of local industries, production of higher-value exports, and the creation of more jobs for Filipinos, based on a bill approved on third and final reading by the Senate recently. Senate President Chiz […]