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Transparency and accountability – including the certainty of jail for mismanagement – should be the main considerations in the handling of the Maharlika Investment Fund, Senator Robin Padilla said. Padilla, in an interview on ANC, said he is fed up with instances of mishandling of public funds where those found liable in investigations escape being […]
Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte has suggested to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri to go ahead on this week’s planned formal meeting of Sen. Robinhood Padilla, chairman of the Senate committee on constitutional amendments and revision of codes, with House proponents of Charter change via a constitutional convention (Con-Con), adding that such a meeting should […]
Senator Chiz Escudero’s proposals calling for the prohibition of the “no permit, no exam” policy in educational institutions and the moratorium on student loan payment during disasters have been approved on second reading, a step that is expected to bring relief to thousands of students particularly those facing financial difficulties. Senators gave their nod to […]
The Philippine Senate adopted Senator Lito Lapid’s resolution commending the Philippine Government Contingent who were sent to aid in the rescue and recovery operations following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023. The 82-personnel contingent, composed of members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Department of Health, Office […]
Senator Cynthia Villar has sought a Senate investigation on the oil spill from the sunken tanker MT Princess Empress that has been causing surmounting damages to the marine ecosystem and biodiversity, among others. Villar filed Senate Resolution 537 directing the Senate committee on environment, natural resources and climate change to conduct, in aid of legislation, […]
To convey her pride and steadfast support for Antique’s culture and tradition, and in celebration of the International Women’s Day, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda brings Antique’s very own ‘patadyong’, a versatile textile that has become a huge part of the province’s age-old tradition, culture and heritage, to the Senate. Dubbed ‘Wear a Patadyong,’ […]
The Senate of the Philippines and the House of Representatives signed a memorandum of agreement for the establishment of an integrated and secure digital legislative management system called the eCongress. Senate President Migz Zubiri led the Senate delegation while House Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo attended on behalf of Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez in […]
Senator Robin Padilla joined the nation in honoring women on International Women’s Day. Padilla and Senator Risa Hontiveros took part in and sang at a program at the Senate honoring women. They sang “Awit ng Barkada” and “Salamat.” During the program, Padilla stressed the importance of women in the teachings of Islam, which he said […]
The Senate adopted two resolutions expressing sympathies and condolences on the death of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo; and condemning the recent spate of killings and attacks against government officials and private persons. Both Senate Resolutions No. (SRN) 520 (Adopted Resolution No. 47) and 517 (Adopted Resolution No. 48), were sponsored by Senate President Migz […]
Senator Lito Lapid expressed his delight over the passage of Senate Bill No. (SBN) 1850, or the “New Agrarian Emancipation Act” on its third and final reading. The bill aims to condone all loans including interests, penalties, and surcharges arising from the award of agricultural lands under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) as of […]