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GORDON APPEARS AT RADIO VERITAS SENATORIAL FORUM

Senator Dick Gordon thanked Radio Veritas for allowing him to impart his platform and beliefs in a senatorial radio forum. Gordon said that the two-hour interview was an enjoyable experience, for it allowed him to answer doubts against his candidacy directly. “Let me say how much I enjoyed this. It has been one of the […]

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SENATE URGES PAGCOR TO SUSPEND E-SABONG OPERATIONS

The Senate has formally filed a resolution urging the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to suspend the operation of the popular “E-sabong” or online cockfights until the cases of the 31 missing cockfight aficionados are resolved. Proposed Resolution No. 996, which expresses the sense of the Senate to strongly urge the PAGCOR to suspend […]

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ALEX LACSON ASKS YOUTH TO START NEW PEOPLE POWER

“Kabataan, ang pwersa ng bagong People Power para sa katotohanan at radikal na reporma.” This was the call of Atty. Alex Lacson, senatorial candidate of the Kapatiran Party at Tropang Leni-Kiko, to the Filipino youth one day after the 36th year anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution that commemorated that ouster of former President […]

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FARMERS GROUP BACKS GORDON’S SENATE RETURN

Senator Dick Gordon welcomed the endorsement of a leading agriculture group for the upcoming national elections this May 9th. Gordon, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Government Corporations and Public Enterprises, thanked the Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) for recognizing his efforts in advocating for the sustainable development of agriculture in the country. “Our […]

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SENATE, HOUSE RATIFY BILL VS HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Senator Win Gatchalian has declared victory in upholding the rights and safety of Filipino children after the Senate and the House of Representatives ratified the bicameral conference committee report on a measure that seeks to strengthen the country’s anti-trafficking laws. Gatchalian is one of the co-authors and co-sponsors of the measure. The bicam report resolved […]

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SENATE SUSPENDS ARREST ORDER FOR ROSE LIN – GORDON

Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chair Senator Dick Gordon announced that the committee has allowed, for humanitarian reasons, the 10-day abeyance of the arrest order against Rose Nono Lin following her camp’s request as she is currently confined in a hospital for a “surgical procedure.” “If Rose Nono Lin is indeed ill and needs to have […]

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GORDON AIMS FOR FINAL TERM AS SENATOR

Senator Dick Gordon joined the caravan of Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Kiko Pangilinan as one of their guest candidates in their Senate slate. Gordon, who is aiming for a consecutive and final term as a member of the Upper Chamber, said that it was an honor for him to be recognized as one […]

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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO PUBLIC SERVICE ACT HAILED

Senator Grace Poe hailed the ratification of the proposed amendments to the Public Service Act (PSA), saying she hopes this would be “start of the era of inclusive economic gains and development” in the country. “Our overarching goal is to enhance competition, provide better quality services and create jobs,” said Poe, the chairperson of the […]

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SENATE HAILS BOXING TRAINER RACHEL DONAIRE

The Senate adopted a resolution honoring Rachel Marcial Donaire for being the first woman and Filipina to receive the honorary World Boxing Council’s (WBC) Trainer’s Belt. Senator Pia Cayetano, the sponsor of the measure, said Rachel Marcial Donaire is the woman behind the defensive strategies of renowned Filipino boxer Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr., […]

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GIVE PINOYS JOBS, EMPLOYMENT SECURITY – VILLANUEVA

Senator Joel Villanueva launched his campaign for a second term in the Senate, vowing to continue his agenda of job creation and strengthen employment security in the country. Villanueva outlined his achievements and platform as he rallied his audience to vote for his reelection in a campaign kick-off video posted in his official Facebook accounts. […]