Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, June 19 filed a resolution calling on the Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to sponsor a resolution before the United Nations (UN) General Assembly calling on China to stop its harassment of Filipino vessels in the West...
The Senate Committee on National Defense and Security is willing to study the Department of Finance’s (DOF) latest proposal in reforming the pension system of the military and uniformed personnel (MUP). The Marcos administration’s economic team is now proposing that MUPs in active service...
Senator Francis Tolentino on Monday, June 19, led the commemoration of the 162nd birth anniversary of the country’s National Hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, in Calamba City, Laguna. The lessons and legacy left behind by Rizal should inspire the present and future generations by striving to change for...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Sunday, June 18 expressed his support to former Senate president Franklin Drilon’s recent remarks on the need for the Upper Chamber’s leadership to address criticisms about the lack of decorum of some senators....
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, June 18 renewed his call for the government to fast track reforms in the Philippine education sector to boost Filipinos competitiveness especially in the international market. Sen. Sherwin...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is now seeking the passage of a bill that would institutionalize the publication of the so-called “The People’s Budget” or a simplified version of the annual national budget and other similar documents. In filing Senate Bill No. 2251 or the proposed...
BETTER DAYS Last February, as chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Trade, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship, we conducted a hearing on the bill providing for Protected Geographical Indications (GIs) of locally produced agricultural or natural products, processed products, or any products of...
Senator Francis Tolentino has emphasized the need for the country to have a more accessible health program as doctor shortage remained as one of the main concerns in the Philippines. In his speech during the 93rd National Assembly of the League of Vice Governors of the Philippines in Baguio city,...
Several government agencies on Friday, June 16 raised concerns that members of the Taliban and other “splinter groups” would revive their propaganda once the Philippines gives in to the United States’ request for the government to temporarily house Afghan nationals in the country. ...
Senators have expressed confusion and concern as to why the United States (US) government has chosen the Philippines as the country to temporarily house their allies from Afghanistan. Sen. Imee Marcos leads the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs' inquiry into the United States government's...
Senator Francis Tolentino on Friday, June 16, favors the Philippine government’s initiative to extend temporary refuge to Afghans who have been tragically affected by war. With a resolute commitment to human rights and international solidarity, Tolentino, vice-chairman of the Senate committee on...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) urged Filipinos and other individuals needing booster shots to complete the recommended doses to ensure optimal protection against Covid-19. (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) According to PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon, it is...
