Senators on Friday, Feb. 2, gave mixed reactions to the recommendation of United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur Irene Khan to abolish the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC). Khan said that this is to "allow for more inclusive peacemaking platforms," with a...
Senators on Monday, January 29 derided a remark made by a House lawmaker who claimed that they are opposed to Charter change due to their unwillingness to leave their comfort zones. On Sunday, Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers criticized some senators who...
Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay on Tuesday, January 16 said she is confident that the Senate can extensively review and hold public hearings on the various proposals to amend the economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution. Sen. Nancy Binay (Senate PRIB Photo) Binay said the...
Sen. Nancy Binay said on Friday, Jan. 5, that the recent power outage in Western Visayas only validates that the country is clearly behind schedule in developing energy solutions. In a statement, Binay voiced her apprehension regarding the repercussions of the extensive power outage in Western...
Senator Nancy Binay (Senate PRIB) Senator Nancy Binay has appealed to local gun owners--especially military and police personnel--to avoid indiscriminately firing their guns during the holiday season. This, as the Philippine National Police (PNP)...
Senators on Monday, December 25 expressed their wish for good health, unity and compassion for Filipinos, both in the country and abroad, this holiday season. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri noted how the country is able to achieve so much in 2023 because of unity. ...
Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay said she expects the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and other transport authorites to ensure there would be no repeat of the travelers’ unpleasant and frustrating experience brought about by technical and operational glitches in airports, seaports and public...
Senators urged the government to intensify its preparations and use the lessons learned during the Covid-19 pandemic to address the reported increase in flu-like cases in the country. Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, emphasized the urgency of...
The Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges is set to investigate the alleged information leak of the senators discussion on confidential funds during an executive session earlier this week. Sen. Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay, chairperson of the panel, said she will convene members of the...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) should have used its funding for market study and research for their rebranding campaign prior to the launch of its controversial “Love the Philippines” promotional video. Sen. Nancy Binay pointed this out at she questioned the DOT’s request for...
Senator Nancy Binay on Tuesday, August 29 urged the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking's (IACAT) to maximize the use of modern technology in its efforts to fight human trafficking. Sen. Nancy Binay (Senate PRIB Photo) IACAT and other related agencies should also consider...
Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay is now pushing for a bill that seeks to strictly enforce the standards in the creation and changing of official seals and logos in government. Sen. Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay (Senate PRIB Photo) Binay has filed Senate Bill No. 2384 which seeks to...
