Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid is now pushing for a bill seeking to provide full crop insurance for qualified agrarian reform beneficiaries of the government’s Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP). In filing Senate Bill No. 1766, which seeks to amend Republic Act No. 6657, Lapid said it...
The Manila Hotel’s romantic Champagne Room turns into a crystal-and-silver forest for magical times at Benjie Yap’s birthday Images by NOEL PABALATE CRYSTAL GARDEN The Champagne Room setup designed by Manny Samson You have to hand it to bon vivant Benjie C. Yap. His parties always reflect his...
Two senators on Tuesday, January 10 have filed a resolution proudly commending the Ateneo Debate Society (ADS) for winning the world title for the Philippines in the 43rd World Universities Debating Championship (WUDC) recently held in Madrid, Spain. Sen. Manuel “Lito” Lapid and Sen. Risa...
Senator Manuel “Lito” M. Lapid on Monday, January 9 renewed his push for a bill that seeks to declare the Quiapo District—a historic landmark known for its old infrastructures, rich culture and home to the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene—as a national heritage zone. Quiapo Church (FILE...
The Senate Committee on Social Justice Welfare and Rural Development has endorsed for plenary approval the measure seeking the establishment of a support fund for persons with disabilities or PWDs, for their empowerment and full inclusion in the community. Together with the Senate Committee on...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid on Wednesday, December 14, led some of the cast of “Ang Probinsyano” and “Batang Quiapo” in honoring the late Fernando Poe Jr. as he marks the latter’s 18th death anniversary today. Lapid is also accompanied here by Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise...
A resolution honoring the life of the Philippine’s “Queen of Kundiman” Sylvia La Torre has been filed in the Senate. Sylvia La Torre (Facebook) Sen. Manuel “Lito” Lapid has filed Senate Resolution No. 338, expressing the profound sympathy and sincere condolences of the Senate of the...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid has filed a bill institutionalizing a system of reporting for persons who died of drug overdose. In filing Senate Bill No. 1498, Lapid emphasized the importance of gathering information on drug overdose trends to effectively address the issue on drug overdose. The...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid has filed a resolution honoring and commending The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service (TOWNS) awardees for this year, hailing the remarkable contribution of Filipino women to nation-building. “Nararapat lang na parangalan ang mga honorees ng 2022 TOWNS...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid has filed a resolution congratulating and commending the young Filipino chess players for winning their age group and obtaining FIDE titles in the standard chess category at the 6th annual Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships held in Bangkok, Thailand last November...
To facilitate their integration into the formal economy, Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid is now pushing for a measure seeking to provide support services for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in online spaces. In filing Senate Bill No. 1499, or the proposed Support Services for Online...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid has filed a bill seeking to recognize the invaluable contribution and sacrifices of the country’s education sector by declaring May 16 as World Education Support Personnel Day. Lapid filed Senate Bill No. 1472 which seeks the observance of the National Education...
