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LEGARDA BRINGS BACK BAYONG-ALL-YOU-CAN TO SENATE

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda once again brought back the Bayong-All-You-Can to the Senate and distributed 2.5 tons of rescue produce through Rural Rising Philippines (RuRi), a non-profit organization founded by spouses Ace and Andie Estrada from Baguio City. Among the crops distributed for this year’s BAYC are upo, yellow corn, eggplant, cucumber, sugar […]

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BINAY: SENATE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH EVEN SANS CHACHA

Senator Nancy Binay reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to economic growth and stability, addressing concerns about the ongoing political turmoil sparked by Charter change and its potential impact on investors. Contrary to any misconceptions, Binay said the Senate has consistently demonstrated “pro-development” and “pro-progress” stance, evident in the passage of critical economic reforms such as the […]

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SENATE ADOPTS RESO LAUDING DLSU’S RESEARCH COLLAB

The Senate adopted a resolution commending the De La Salle University (DLSU) for its research partnership agreement with the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II). The Senate unanimously adopted Senate Resolution No. 819 introduced by Senators Sonny Angara, Pia Cayetano, Chiz Escudero, Win Gatchalian, and Majority Leader Joel Villanueva. The EDCOM II and DLSU […]

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PADILLA SUPPORTS ANGARA LED CHA-CHA SUBCOMMITTEE

The creation of a Senate subcommittee under Senator Sonny Angara to review economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution is a move in favor of the people, Senator Robin Padilla. Padilla, who chairs the Senate committee on constitutional amendments and revision of codes, stressed this as he agreed with Senate President Migz Zubiri’s pronouncement on the […]

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TULFO TO LEAD SENATE PROBE ON PCSO LOTTO WINNERS

Senator Raffy Tulfo is set to investigate the legitimacy of all lotto jackpot winners during the continuation of the Senate hearing of the Committee on Ways and Means involving the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on January 25, Thursday. It can be recalled that PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles admitted in a Senate inquiry recently […]

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MARK VILLAR CLOSES SENATE PROBE ON ONLINE SCAMS

Senator Mark Villar, Chairperson of the Committee on Banks, Financial Institutions and Currencies successfully led the discussion on 3 Senate Resolutions, 6 Senate Bills, and 1 House Bill, collectively called the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act or AFASA. “There is a dramatic rise in cyber financial crimes such as online selling scams, investment scams, loan scams, […]

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PADILLA WELCOMES FILING OF SENATE CHARTER CHANGE RESO

Good news for the nation! Senator Robin Padilla welcomed a new resolution filed in the Senate to review some economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, even as he hopes this will finally lead to national progress. “Magkakaroon na po ng bagong sigla ang ating ekonomiya tungo sa pag-unlad ng buhay ng mga Pilipino.” “Napakagandang balita […]

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SENATE STARTS PROBE ON PANAY POWER CRISIS

Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has urged the stakeholders from the energy sector to fully cooperate with the Senate Energy Committee’s investigation into the recent blackout in the island province of Panay which affected the livelihood and everyday lives of thousands of Ilonggos. “I am asking for your full cooperation, your utmost cooperation on this […]

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WORK HARASSMENT TREATY RATIFICATION GETS SENATE OK

The Senate concurred with the Philippines’ ratification of the International Labour Organization (ILO) convention addressing violence and harassment in the world of work. Voting 20-0-0, members of the chamber approved on third and final reading Proposed Resolution No. 877, concurring in the ratification of the ILO Convention No. 190, or the “Convention Concerning the Elimination […]

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5-YEAR DEV’T PLAN FOR SUCS BILL GETS SENATE OK

State Universities and Colleges will be required to provide a master development plan following the approval of a Senate bill seeking to amend Republic Act No. 11396 or the SUC Land Use Development and Infrastructure Plan (LUDIP) Act. Senate Bill No 1470 was sponsored by Senator Chiz Escudero and authored by Senate President Pro Tempore […]