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Senator Lito Lapid believes it is high time that the Senate establishes a remedy against disinformation and build a system of responsibility and accountability across social media platforms. On this note, Lapid has filed a measure mandating all social media operators to require users to submit valid proof of identification prior to registration for their […]
Senator Lito Lapid said poor Filipinos can now finally avail of free legal assistance 12 years after his Republic Act No. 9999, or the Free Legal Assistance Act of 2010, more commonly known as Lapid Law, was signed into law. “Sa wakas, nakamit na natin ang tagumpay sa pagpapatupad ng ating batas. Halos labing dalawang […]
The Senate commended Filipino Muay Thai athletes for their impressive performance in the International Federation of Muay Thai Association World Youth Championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia recently. Through the passage of Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 165, senators congratulated Team Bagsik of the Muay Thai Association of the Philippines for bagging eight gold, six silver, and […]
Senator Lito Lapid has filed a measure seeking to provide a pension program to retired farmers, agricultural workers, and fishermen whose livelihoods have been most severely hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Lapid, whose priority measures in the 19th Congress focused on social programs for the poor, filed Senate Bill (SB) No. 1230 establishing a farmers’ […]
Senator Lito Lapid filed P.S. Res No. 176 congratulating and commending the Wrestling Association of the Philippines for their outstanding performance in the 2022 Singapore Beach Wrestling Fiesta held recently in Sentosa, Singapore. The Wrestling Association of the Philippines represented the country in the international sporting event which featured wrestling, sambo and belt wrestling events, […]
In line with the worsening problems of child obesity and incidence of malnutrition among Filipinos, Senator Lito Lapid has filed a measure seeking to establish a healthy food and beverage program for all public elementary and secondary schools and learning institutions, to promote healthy diet and positive eating environments to all learners and teaching and […]
Senator Lito Lapid has filed a resolution congratulating Filipina pediatrician Dr. Bernadette J. Madrid for being one of the recipients of the 2022 Ramon Magsaysay Award. The annual Manila-based Ramon Magsaysay Award is considered the equivalent of the Nobel Prize in Asia. The Iloilo-born pediatrician and children’s rights protection crusader was instrumental in the establishment […]
Senator Lito Lapid has filed a resolution congratulating and commending the Philippine delegation on its “outstanding performance” in Skate Asia 2022. In his resolution, Lapid noted how the entire Philippine delegation performed commendably and remarkably during Skate Asia 2022 which was held from August 6 to August 14, 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. “Sa kabila […]
The Senate hailed members of the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) taekwondo team for finishing as the overall champion in their event at the 2022 World Police and Fire Games. The chamber adopted proposed Resolution No. 113, authored by Senator Lito Lapid, during a recent plenary session. The measure was sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Joel […]
Senator Lito Lapid has filed a Senate Bill No. 1078 which proposes to increase the number of minimum leaves afforded to victims of domestic violence. The additional paid leaves will be needed for those who will be going through legal proceedings and may need to go to court once a month. The same can be […]