Politicians and law enforcers who became drug lords should be meted the death penalty as first offenders as they had taken their oaths of office to follow and respect Philippine laws. Senator Robinhood Padilla emphasized this view after coming out in the open supporting the bill of Senator Ronald...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Sunday, July 17 lauded the decision of the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) to lift its 11-year-old moratorium prohibiting colleges and universities from offering undergraduate nursing programs. Escudero said he is confident said the lifting of the ban...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said he is confident that the creation of the Philippine’s own Virology Science and Technology Institute would help the country prepare and be one-step ahead of future public health emergencies. Go has refiled the bill proposing the establishment of the Virology...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go renewed his push for his measure that would provide free legal assistance to all uniformed personnel, giving them necessary support when they face charges from incidents related to their official duties. Go pointed out that military personnel and policemen continue...
Senator Loren Legarda is seeking the creation of a Department of Technical Education and Training (DTET) whose primary task is for the promotion and development of technical education, training, and certification. Legarda filed Senate Bill No. 6 which seeks to strengthen the role of the Technical...
The Senate seeks discussion on the direction and request of the Executive branch in terms of legislation, including proposals to rightsize government as the 19th Congress opens July 25. ‘’I shall seek clarification first with the DBM (Department of Budget and Management) and the DOF (Department...
Neophyte Senator Mark A. Villar has filed the Build, Build, Build Act which seeks to institutionalize and create a 30-year National Infrastructure Program. Sen. Mark A. Villar Villar, a former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) secretary, explained that this is in line with his...
Senator Nancy Binay on Thursday said she sees a need for the Senate to convene the Committee of the Whole to discuss the pending concerns regarding the Covid-19 pandemic. Senator Nancy Binay (Senate of the Philippines / MANILA BULLETIN) Binay said it is imperative for the Senate in the 19 th...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid on Thursday renewed his push for the passage of the bill seeking to enhance the patients’ right to medical expense transparency saying it is one of his top priority measures in the 19 th Congress. Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid (Senator Lito Lapid / Facebook /...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Wednesday, July 13 said he will continue to push for the passage into law of a Magna Carta for the officers and personnel of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go (OFFICE OF SEN. BONG GO / MANILA BULLETIN) Go...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid has filed a resolution expressing profound sympathy and sincere condolences on the passing of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated at a political rally in Japan earlier this month. Sen. Lito Lapid Lapid filed the resolution last July 12,...
Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed a resolution urging the Senate to investigate the reported culture of abuse, harassment and violence at the Philippine High School for the Arts (PHSA). The resolution is directed at the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality which...
