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...
FINDING ANSWERS Last Sunday’s 38th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution was commemorated with much less fervor compared to the years immediately following that shining period in our nation’s history. But no matter how the historic event is celebrated—whether ceremonies are grand...
Senator Francis Tolentino has filed a resolution seeking to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, on the reported alleged cyanide fishing of foreign fisherman in Bajo de Masinloc. In resolution no. 938, Tolentino cited the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) who disclosed that the...
Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. hailed President Marcos for signing on Monday, Feb. 26 the bill expanding the coverage of the Centenarians Act of 2016 as senior citizens will no longer have to wait until they reach 100 years old to receive cash gifts from the government. :Senate President Juan...
Sen. Robinhood Padilla on Monday, Feb. 26 expressed his apology to Senate officials related to the intravenous (IV) drip session involving his wife Mariel Padilla inside his Senate office last week. (Photo from the Office of Senator Francis Tolentino) Padilla sent letters to Dr. Renato DG Sison,...
Two senators reckoned that the human trafficking, sexual abuses, and forced labor allegations hurled against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy should be brought to court through the filing of the appropriate charges against him. Such was the view given by Senators...
Senator Francis Tolentino is keen on putting the spotlight back on so-called "agricultural schools" in a bid to incorporate the youth in optimizing the agricultural, fisheries, and aquaculture sectors. In his regular DZRH show on Saturday, Feb. 24, Tolentino spoke with Department of Agriculture...
