Senator Nancy Binay on Tuesday, August 1 pressed the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to require the personal appearance of applicants at consular offices as a non-negotiable prerequisite for some categories of electronic visas or e-visas....
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Thursday, July 20, led the topping-off ceremony for the new Senate building located in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. From left to right: former senator Ralph Recto, former Senate president Vicente Sotto III, Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz"...
Cebu Pacific Senator Nancy Binay on Saturday, July 8, lauded Cebu Pacific after the budget airline announced that it would be removing the expiration date of its travel fund as well as extending its travel voucher validity to 18 months starting Aug. 1. "We thank Cebu Pacific for heeding the call of...
Senators on Wednesday, July 5 said the controversy surrounding the “Love the Philippines” campaign of the Department of Tourism (DOT) should not diminish the accomplishments made by Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco in promoting the country to the world. ...
Some senators on Monday, July 3 expressed their dismay at the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) use of “non-original/stock footage” of travel destinations in other countries for the promotional video of “Love the Philippines” campaign. Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara said the DOT should...
Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay on Wednesday, June 28 said she has no qualms about the new tourism slogan recently launched by the Department of Tourism (DOT) but has concerns over the necessary funding for the re-branding. ...
Two Senate committees will continue to monitor compliance and sanction violations by airlines on the rights of their passengers. "The hearing called by Senator (Nancy) Binay is already joint with Public Services and is not yet adjourned," Poe, chairperson of the Senate public services committee...
Senators on Wednesday, June 21 called for a tougher policy on air passengers rights to address the abuses, cancellations and delays in flights besetting travelers. Sen. Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay (Senate PRIB Photo) The call was raised during the Senate Committee on...
Budget carrier Cebu Pacific Air is exerting all efforts to address passenger complaints regarding overbooking and unexplained flight cancellations, officials of the airline assured senators during a hearing on Wednesday, June 21. Sen. Nancy Binay presides over the public hearing of the Senate...
The Department of Health (DOH) should prioritize the hiring of unemployed nurses, Sen. Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay said on Tuesday, June 20. Sen. Nancy Binay (Senate PRIB Photo) Binay made the suggestion in light of Health Secretary Teodoro “Ted”...
Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay on Thursday, June 1 expressed grave concerns over Congress’ approval of the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill, saying she hopes its passage into law won’t drag the whole country down into the great “unknown.” ...
The Island Province of Bohol (MB file photo) Senator Nancy Binay has welcomed the designation of the Island of Bohol as a UNESCO Global Geopark calling it a “big step for the people of Bohol and the country.” Binay, head of...
