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ZUBIRI LAUDS DIZON FOR BUKIDNON ROAD REPAIR

Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri commended the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) under Secretary Vince Dizon for moving quickly to restore amajor Mindanao artery that connects North and South of Mindanao and for lining up reinforcement works on a key Bukidnon bridge, deeming both as urgent for the province’s commerce, daily travel and […]

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ZUBIRI: USE ONLINE SHAME CAMPAIGN VS RED TAPE

Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri urged the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) to employ a public “shame campaign” against local governments and national agencies accused of rampant red tape, pushing for published rankings that expose bottlenecks, prod compliance and give the people a clear view of chronic offenders. Zubiri made the appeal as Senate finance chair […]

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ZUBIRI LAUDS ARTA-OMBUDSMAN AGREEMENT VS RED TAPE

Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri hailed the new memorandum of agreement between the Anti-Red Tape Authority and the Office of the Ombudsman, calling it a decisive enforcement tool to give the Ease of Doing Business law more bite to combat government red tape. “This partnership between the ARTA and the Ombudsman will finally speed up […]

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ZUBIRI PUSHES FOR DAR BUDGET HIKE IN 2026

Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri pushed for additional funding for the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in its proposed 2026 budget, citing its strong performance in implementing land distribution and support programs for farmers. “I would like to move, Mr. Chairman, that we approve on the committee level the budget of the Agrarian Reform with […]

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ZUBIRI WELCOMES NEW LAW EXPANDING ‘PISAY’ SYSTEM

Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri welcomed the signing of Republic Act No. 12310 or the Expanded Philippine Science High School System Act, saying the new law will bring high-quality science education closer to Filipino students across the country. “The Philippine Science High School is one of our most prestigious institutions, producing world-class students in science, […]

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ZUBIRI WANTS BSP TO REGULATE ONLINE LENDING APPS

Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri sounded the alarm on the absence of any law that caps interest rates on online lending applications, warning that the gap leaves millions of Filipinos exposed to predatory practices. At the hearing of the Senate Committee on Games and Amusement, Zub questioned why the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – […]

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ZUBIRI LAUDS LAW TURNING NEDA INTO A DEPARTMENT

Senator Migz Zubiri hailed the signing of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Act into law, calling it a “historic reform” that will redefine how the country plans and executes its national development goals. “Today we start a new era of development planning. The signing of the DEPDev Act marks the beginning of a […]

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PH AGRICULTURISTS ACT GETS SENATE OK

Senator Migz Zubiri welcomed the Senate’s approval on third reading of Senate Bill No. 2906, also known as the Philippine Agriculturists Act, hailing it as a long overdue recognition of the vital role of agriculturists in national development. “This is a great day for our fellow agriculturists, who have been waiting for a long time […]

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ZUBIRI EYES MORE JOBS, INVESTMENTS FOR BATAAN FREEPORT

Senator Migz Zubiri has sponsored a measure amending the Freeport Area of Bataan Act to further strengthen the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), emphasizing that enhancing its powers will pave the way for more investments and job opportunities while promoting ease of doing business. Zubiri, who chairs the Senate Committee on Economic […]

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ACT MAKING NEDA A DEPARTMENT GETS SENATE OK

Senator Migz Zubiri hailed the Senate’s third reading approval of the Economy, Planning, and Development Act, which elevates the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) into a full-fledged department under the name Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev). Zubiri, who has championed the measure as chair of the Senate Committee on Economic Affairs, underscored […]