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Senator-elect Bong Go has assured the public that the new Senate will seek improved working relations with the Executive Branch to fulfill the priority agenda of the Duterte administration. However, Go, who will reportedly get the Senate committees on health, urban planning, housing and resettlements, has vowed to remain independent as a senator while acting […]
Newly-elected senators would respect seniority and tradition of “equity of incumbents” at the upper chamber in the 18th Congress, senator-elect Bong Go said. Go issued the statement following a dinner meeting with some incumbent and incoming senators at the residence of Senator Manny Pacquiao in Makati City, wherein they discussed possible committee chairmanships. “We, as […]
The Senate of the 17th Congress has left behind an achievement of passing 464 bills that were enacted into law, some of which are landmark pieces of legislation that aim to uplift the lives of Filipinos. In his valedictory speech, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said the chamber was able to deliver on its promise […]
The Senate has approved on third and final reading a measure seeking to increase the excise taxes on tobacco products in a bid to reduce smoking among Filipinos and generate additional funds for the government’s Universal Health Care program. With 20 affirmative votes and no negative vote, the upper chamber passed Senate Bill No. 2233 […]
Senator-elect Bong Go expressed his sincerest gratitude to the Filipino community in an event held in Tokyo, Japan as part of the four-day visit of President Rodrigo Duterte. “Maraming salamat po sa oportunidad na ipinagkaloob ninyo sa akin upang pagsilbihan kayo. Hindi po lahat ng mga Pilipino ay nabibigyan ng pribiliheyo na tumulong na paangatin […]
Senators paid late restaurateur Victor Vincent “Vicvic” Villavicencio homage by adopting Resolution No. 1045, recognizing his achievements in entrepreneurship and immense contributions to the country’s culture and hospitality industry. The resolution was initiated by Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri and Senator Dick Gordon. The rest of their colleagues opted to be made co-sponsors and […]
Three bills pushing for the development of three new tourist destinations in Ilocos Sur has been approved by the Senate. Approved were House Bill No. (HBN) 6800, otherwise known as an Act Declaring Pinsal Falls in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur a Tourist Destination; HBN 6798, otherwise known as an Act Declaring the Candon City Ecotourism […]
The Senate has approved on third and final reading a measure seeking to grant Solar Para sa Bayan Corporation (SPSB Corp.) a renewable energy distribution franchise. With 16 affirmative votes, no negative votes, and one abstention, the upper chamber approved on third reading House Bill 8179, granting the SPSB Corp. a 25-year franchise to construct, […]
Senator Cynthia Villar retained her ranking as the richest member of the Senate based on her 2018 statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN). Villar’s declared net worth as of Dec. 31, 2018 was pegged at P3,719,941,858 with zero liabilities. She was followed by Senator Manny Pacquiao, who reported a net worth of P3,005,808,000. […]
Reelected Senator Cynthia Villar said the support of cooperatives from all over the country played a big role in her successful bid for a second term in the Senate. During the 40th General Assembly of the National Market Vendors Confederation of Cooperatives at the Conrad Hotel in Pasay City, Villar thanked the cooperatives for being […]