Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri stated on Saturday, July 12, that the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) has already become a breeding ground for excellent and competitive young minds, and its revised charter could have helped them excel even further. "I am disheartened to learn...
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa said on Wednesday, July 9, that while the government is earning from it, the revenues from online gambling are not enough to compensate for the moral decay and the social cost that it brings. "Dapat i-ban yan. Kasi maraming nasisirang buhay diyan (That should be...
Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri expressed his belief that taxing online gambling is not an answer to the social ills it will cause Filipinos. "Let’s not earn at the expense of our people," he said. “We passed a law taxing POGO operations in the country and it did not stop the moral scourge...
Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said that their so-called “veterans bloc” or “conscience bloc” is still open to supporting the possibility of a third force or a dark horse that may rise up to vie for the Upper Chamber 's leadership. “If there 's a dark horse that will...
For Senator Juan Miguel Migz Zubiri, President Marcos would demonstrate great leadership if he puts an end to online gambling. “Makikita talaga na (We 'll really see) without fear or favor, for the good of the country...let 's stop online gaming. I would love to hear that from the...
Calling it a silent epidemic, Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri has filed a bill seeking an outright ban on online gambling in the Philippines. Zubiri said that online gambling is quietly harming Filipinos, especially minors and the most vulnerable. In the bill aptly called the “Anti-Online...
A brewing alliance in the 20th Congress of the Upper Chamber, composed of veteran legislators, is on the lookout to ensure that rules and procedures are strictly followed in line with the Constitution. Initially called by Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri as the veteran bloc, Senator Vicente...
Senators hit back at accusations made by House of Representatives Spokesperson Princess Abante, claiming the Senate “killed” the proposed P200 daily minimum wage hike, saying it was the lower chamber’s delays and last-minute actions that doomed the measure. Senator Joel Villanueva, chair of...
Senator Joel Villanueva on Monday, June 9 questioned the House of Representative’s perceived lack of sincerity to pass the measure increasing the daily minimum wage of workers in the private sector, complaining that the Senate has yet to receive the formal copy of the House version of the bill....
Will the Senate convene as an impeachment court on June 11? Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero on Monday, June 9, said that the Senate is scheduled to convene as an impeachment court on June 11 to begin proceedings on the impeachment complaint filed against Vice President Sara Duterte, yet...
The Senate bill seeking to expand the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) campuses and make them more accessible to high school students nationwide has been approved on third and final reading. Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2974, otherwise known as the Expanded Philippine Science High School (PSHS)...
As the country commemorates Labor Day, senators on Thursday, May 1 pressed for higher wages for workers amid the soaring prices of goods and services. Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri reaffirmed his full commitment to push for a daily minimum wage increase whether the P100...
