Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday, April 2 urged school officials to consider implementing blended learning as parents raise concerns about the threats of whooping cough and the extreme hot weather. Gatchalian noted that the threat of pertussis (whooping cough) has made parents...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Thursday, March 28 rejected former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque’s accusation that the alleged deal concerning the BRP Sierra Madre between the government of the Philippines and China happened during the time of former president Joseph Estrada. ...
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla prayed for harmony as he led the Senate’s opening prayer during the plenary session on Tuesday, March 5. In his prayer, Revilla asked the Lord to replace all bitterness brought by misunderstanding and let it be coated with peace and unity to better serve the...
Two senators on Tuesday, March 5 denounced the latest harassment of a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel during a resupply mission of the BRP Sindangan to the grounded BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. “I stand in solidarity with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Philippine Coast...
While some senators have affirmed their support for the leadership of Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri amid rumors of replacement, some have yet to sign the resolution or statement of support for him. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri (Senate PRIB Photo) At...
The Senate on Monday, March 4 adopted three concurrent resolutions favoring President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s grant of amnesty to various rebel and insurgent groups in the country. The Senate’s concurrence happened less than three months after the President signed the presidential...
The Senate joined the Filipino community on Monday, March 4 in expressing grief over the sudden passing of award-winning actress Jaclyn Jose. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri said during the plenary session that the Senate extends its sincerest condolences to the family of Jose. He added...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada expressed his disappointment after leaders of the House of Representatives insisted on their stand on the issue of voting on Charter change. This after Senior Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 3 rd District Rep. Aurelio Gonzales Jr. and Tingog party-list Rep. Jude Acidre...
Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre (left), Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio "Dong" Gonzales Jr. (PPAB, MANILA BULLETIN) Ranking congressmen came out Thursday, Feb. 22 to seemingly lecture Senator Jinggoy Estrada about the voting provision for Charter...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada expressed concern over the alleged "cut" encountered by decommissioned combatants in their cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), wherein 50 percent of it is reportedly being taken by their commanders. This was raised on...
Voting 22-0, the proposed Eddie Garcia Law—a measure that institutes policies for the protection of movie and television workers has been approved by the Senate on third and final reading on Monday, February 19. Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said that Senate Bill No. 2505, or the proposed...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III told the public to shun the narrative that the proposed P100-minimum wage hike would be catastrophic for the country as this could further aggravate inflation. In a radio interview on DWIZ, Pimentel said that the country has to think out of the...