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ZUBIRI BATS FOR HARSHER PENALTIES VS HAZINGS

Senate President Migz Zubiri said all individuals involved in the hazing death of a 25-year-old student of the Philippine College of Criminology in Manila should spend the rest of their lives behind bars. Zubiri called on the authorities to ensure the arrest and swift prosecution of those who took part in the initiation rites that […]

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STOP WPS MARINE ECOSYSTEM DESTRUCTION — ZUBIRI

Senate President Migz Zubiri expressed outrage over the destruction of the marine ecosystem in the West Philippine Sea, saying the continued intrusion of Chinese vessels into the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone threatens global food security. Zubiri was referring to the reported damage to coral reefs in Escoda (Sabina) Shoal, where dozens of Chinese maritime militia […]

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TULFO, ZUBIRI : PROBE ROAD RAGE INCIDENTS IN PH

Senator Raffy Tulfo and Senate President Migz Zubiri are seeking a Senate investigation into the rampant road rage incidents in the country that often involve the use of firearms and endanger innocent lives. Tulfo and Zubiri filed Senate Resolution (SR) No. 769 after Wilfredo Gonzales, a dismissed police officer, was caught on video assaulting and […]

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GIVE WORKERS P150 WAGE HIKE, SAYS ZUBIRI

On Labor Day, Senate President Migz Zubiri renewed his commitment to pushing for legislation that will protect and advance the interests of workers across the country, particularly with regard to the pressing need for a wage hike. “This Labor Day, I join all our workers in fighting for decent benefits, living wages, and fair working […]

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RCEP NOT A THREAT TO PH AGRI – ZUBIRI

In his sponsorship of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement for approval and concurrence in the Senate recently, Senate President Migz Zubiri assured the agriculture sector that the agreement will not pose a threat to them. “Bilang isang agrikulturista rin, naiintindihan ko po ang mga pangamba ng mga magsasaka. Alam niyo naman po kung […]

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ZUBIRI BACKS SIM REGISTRATION AGAINST SCAMMERS

The Senate of the Philippines approved Senate Bill No. 1310, or the SIM Registration Bill, on the third reading–making it the first third reading approval of the Senate this 19th Congress. “The SIM Registration Act is a weapon to foil the evolving use of this device in criminal activities. As scams to harm the public […]

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ARNIS TO BE PART OF 32ND SEA GAMES – ZUBIRI

The 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), to be held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia in May 2023, is set to include Arnis in its competition slate–making Cambodia the first foreign SEA Games host to do so. Prior to this, Arnis had only been competitively played in the 2005 and 2019 SEA Games, both hosted by […]

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ZUBIRI: LESS GOV’T RESTRICTIONS ON SUGAR IMPORT

Senate President Migz Zubiri said sugar industry stakeholders must be allowed to import supplies of the commodity on their own to end suspicions of “tong-pats,” or price-padding scheme.Zubiri made the recommendation as the Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations, or the Blue Ribbon Committee wrapped up its inquiry on the fiasco involving the […]

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PNP ARRESTS 2 FOR EXTORTION ATTEMPT ON ZUBIRI

Senate President Migz Zubiri has revealed details of a recent robbery/extortion attempt against him, which has now resulted in two arrests. Zubiri approached the Philippine National Police (PNP) after receiving a series of messages from individuals posing as Siquijor Governor Jake Vincent Villa and Board Member Abner Lomongo, extorting money for a supposed political convention. […]

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SENATE PAYS TRIBUTE TO LATE JAPAN EX-PM SHINZO ABE

The Senate of the Philippines expressed its profound sympathy and sincere condolences to the people of Japan on the death of their former Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe. The chamber unanimously adopted Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 10 authored by Senate President Migz Zubiri, taking also into consideration SRNs 28 and 60 authored by Senators Lito Lapid […]