BETTER DAYS It is not often that we see the enactment of a law that was crafted with lofty aspirations and with a potential to be a gamechanger for our country. After five years of conceptualizing, continuous research and consultations, the Tatak Pinoy or Proudly Filipino bill is now a law...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III believes that the Senate should first create an actual rule covering the procedure on constitutional amendments before proceeding with future hearings on Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 6. In a radio interview over DWIZ on Saturday, March 2,...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian called for the swift implementation of the government's housing program to help address congestion in urban areas, as he noted that fire incidents usually affect heavily populated areas. (Photo from the Office of Senator Win Gatchalian) Gatchalian made the call as he...
Senator Grace Poe warned incidents such as bed bug infestation and reported sightings of rats in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) may be "untypical" but it may leave an unfavorable impression among tourists. "The bed bug infestation and reported sightings of rats may be...
Sen. Cynthia Villar said on Friday, March 1 that the Senate will investigate allegations that the National Food Authority (NFA) sold thousands of tons of rice to certain traders at a price disadvantageous to the government. "Mag-iinvestigate kami dyan, kasi I have personal experience with regards...
Sen. Cynthia Villar said on Friday, March 1, that the economic provisions being reviewed by the Senate in the bid to amend the 1987 Constitution are "minor" and "unimportant." In an interview, Villar said that after speaking with businessmen, they told her that they are facing problems that are...
While Senator Imee Marcos appreciates the intent behind the bill seeking to legalize medical marijuana, she said that this requires very strict enforcement to ensure its intended use. "I appreciate the intent particularly the compassionate use of marijuana but at the same time I would like to...
Sen. Imee Marcos is baffled by the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) recent change of heart after its pronouncement that it is in favor of the idea of conducting the Charter-change plebiscite during the 2025 midterm elections. "Nalito ako sa kanila eh kasi nung una sabi di kakayanin dalawa na yung...
‘TOL VIEWS Archipelagic nations like the Philippines face both challenges and opportunities in being composed of island clusters and vast oceans. Keeping these island communities connected and united, growing and sustainable, peaceful and orderly, remains the primary business of government...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva expressed his belief that the Tatak Pinoy Act would strengthen the government's efforts to create jobs for Filipinos. "We thank the President for always making jobs a priority goal of his administration. We also commend Senator Sonny Angara for relentlessly...
A bill seeking the establishment of the Bulacan Airport City Special Economic Zone and Freeport or the "Bulacan Ecozone" is up for plenary deliberations in the Senate. Sen. Grace Poe on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 sponsors a bill that would establish the Bulacan Airport City Special Economic Zone...
Sen. Raffy Tulfo expressed concern over the rules of criminal procedure being followed by law enforcers, particularly in breaking inside a residence which he believes should require a search warrant. Sen. Raffy Tulfo expressed concern over the rules of criminal procedure being followed by law...
