Senator Francis "Tol” N. Tolentino on Tuesday, February 14, proposed a renewal system of every five or seven years of occupancy permit for buildings instead of 15 years and to subject the building for thorough inspection by building officials of local government units (LGUs). During today’s...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla on Monday, Feb. 13, pressed the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to file criminal cases against delinquent operators of Small Town Lottery (STL), especially those who disappear after failing to remit their earnings to its office. Padilla made the...
Senator Ronald ‘’Bato’’ dela Rosa supports the resolution of Senator Robinhood Padilla calling for the amendments of the restrictive economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution through the Constituent Assembly (Con-ass) mode. ‘’Sabi nga nila madugo, medyo malaking proseso at malaking...
Making the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps compulsory would help resolve the mental health issues of students and at the same time develop their survival instincts, proponents of the measure seeking to make ROTC mandatory said on Monday, February 6. Contrary to claims by oppositors of the bill...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Monday, February 6 admitted he has qualms regarding the expanded Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and United States (US), saying he will study the latest development. “Masasabi ko, 50-50 ako dyan (I can say I am 50-50 in...
Deletion by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) of one’s name in its blacklist is easy if you fork over from P1 million to P5 million. This information surfaced during a public hearing by the Senate public order and dangerous drugs committee where the name of an alien, particularly Chinese, could be...
Submit courtesy resignations and trust in the process, Senator Ronald ‘’Bato’’ dela Rosa advised Philippine National Police (PNP) generals and full colonels. Citing a big motion picture (Avatar), everything would be alright, dela Rosa said. Today, Tuesday, January 31, is the deadline for...
Senator Ronald ‘’Bato’’ dela Rosa is alarmed at the high-powered, hard-to-find hand guns confiscated from workers of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) who are allegedly involved in kidnappings. Based on the value of the guns that are not licensed and not recorded in the...
The Department of National Defense (DND) “fully supports” the revival of the mandatory Reserve Officers Training Course (ROTC) in higher education institutions (HEIs) which is now being discussed by lawmakers. (Juan Carlo de Vela / Manila Bulletin File Photo) This was the assurance given by...
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa on Friday, January 27 expressed belief that a "third force" composed of all staunch critics of former president Rodrigo Duterte is behind the International Criminal Court's (ICC) insistence to investigate the past administration's bloody war on drugs. Dela Rosa made...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Friday, January 27 said he is considering tapping reservists to implement the proposed mandatory Reserve Officers Training Course (ROTC) in higher education institutions (HEIs). Dela Rosa was earlier annoyed after a Department of National Defense (DND)...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Friday, January 27 expressed his belief there are some people who are indeed pushing for the International Criminal Court (ICC) to pursue an investigation into the Philippines’ war on drugs during the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte. Dela Rosa...
