Teenagers as young as 13 to 15 years old have already tried vape products in different flavors such as cookies and cream, and even pistachio. Health experts disclosed this during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography on the various pending measures that sought to either ban or...
Senator Paolo "Bam" Aquino IV stressed on Monday, March 16 the need for better and immediate reporting of bullying cases in schools amid data showing underreporting, with zero cases being cited for good performance. During the hearing of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, data from the...
Senator Raffy Tulfo welcomed the Senate 's approval on second reading of the “Free OFW Financial Literacy Education Act” or Senate Bill (SB) No. 1910 on Wednesday, March 11. Tulfo, principal sponsor and one of the authors of SB No. 1910, said the timely bill provides for free financial...
Senator Raffy Tulfo grilled officials of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) over its inaction on a large number of complaints of real estate buyers, including OFWs, who wish to refund their investments due to poorly constructed and mismanaged housing projects of some...
Senator Raffy Tulfo is pushing for the immediate passage of his proposed Senate Bill No. 1839, also known as the “Bagong Balikbayan Act,” which aims to provide overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) with opportunities to sustainably rebuild their livelihoods upon returning to the Philippines. Tulfo,...
Senator Raffy Tulfo disclosed on Monday, March 2, that he has no plans to run for president or vice president in 2028. "Ayoko sagutin yan dahil wala akong balak. 'Pag may balak ako sasagutin ko yan kaso wala akong balak (I don’t want to answer this because I have no plans. If I do have...
Senators denounced on Monday, February 23 organizer of the Boss Ironman Challenge over repeated violations and road recklessness in their activities, especially during its recent event in Mindanao. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito, chairman of the Senate Committee on Tourism, said that while...
Senators on Thursday, February 12 backed calls to replace the Chinese ambassador in Manila after their embassy spokesperson released fresh tirades against members of the Senate, particularly Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said Ambassador Jing...
The Senate Committee on Public Services on Wednesday, January 28 called on the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) to investigate the high number of deaths resulting from the Basilan ferry tragedy. Senator Raffy Tulfo, head of the Senate public services panel, aired his concerns over the recent...
Senators on Tuesday, Jan. 27, expressed concern over the continued sale of counterfeit, unregistered, and unsafe health products online, pressing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), online platforms, and law enforcement agencies to take stronger action to protect consumers. During a Senate...
Senator Raffy Tulfo emphasized the urgent need for the passage of a bill that would provide stronger protection for the rights and welfare of workers in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry. Tulfo, who chairs the Senate Committee on Labor, said this amid claims that some companies...
Senator Raffy Tulfo expressed concern over the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Expanded Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (E-GASTPE) program, which he said is being abused by some officials. During the Senate Committee on Basic Education hearing on Monday,...
