Senator Lito Lapid wants to give more teeth to the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) by expanding its structural, operational, and functional independence. He made the statement ahead of the commemoration of International Human Rights Day on Dec. 10. He said his measure, Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2487,...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go is pushing for the strengthening of programs and services offered by the government to former rebels who decide to rejoin mainstream society and live with their families in peace. "Masakit makitang mga Pilipino ay nagpapatayan sa kapwa nila Pilipino dahil...
The Senate on Wednesday, Dec. 6 ratified the reconciled version of the proposed “No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act” that seeks to prevent public or private educational institutions from imposing any policy to prevent students with outstanding financial or property obligations from taking...
Senator Imee Marcos sided with Vice President Sara Duterte on the hot topic of peace negotiations with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP). The presidential sister agreed with the Vice President's objections to President Marcos’ decision to resume the peace talks with...
Senator "Ramon" Bong Revilla, Jr. on Wednesday, Dec. 6, reminded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to ramp up its inspection and audit of infrastructures throughout the country on the heels of recent earthquakes. "Nitong nakaraang linggo lang ay niyanig tayo ng mga lindol (We...
Senator Jinggoy Estrada has endorsed for plenary consideration the proposed Eddie Garcia Law—a measure that institutes policies for the protection of movie and television workers--four years after it was first introduced in the Senate. Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada seeks the support of his...
An earthquake on Tuesday, December 5, cut short an important discussion between Sen. Francis Tolentino and Philippine Ambassador to China Jaime FlorCruz covering the swarming in Juan Felipe Reef and the upcoming Christmas convoy in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Sen. Francis Tolentino (middle) is...
Sen. Francis Tolentino highlighted how the passage of the Philippine Maritime Zones Act will improve the country’s maritime governance. Sen. Francis Tolentino, chairperson of the Senate Special Committee on Philippine Maritime and Admiralty Zones, welcomes questions from colleagues as he defends...
Senator Imelda "Imee" Marcos said on Tuesday, December 5, that the Philippines could be the first Asian country to ratify an international labor treaty that would give informal workers the same degree of protection as regular employees against physical, sexual, psychological, and economic abuse....
Sen. Raffy Tulfo called out the presence of discrimination in hiring K to 12 senior high school graduates since most jobs in the country still prioritize college graduates. Sen. Raffy Tulfo proposes the integration of an enterprise-based training program into the senior high curriculum as soon as...
FINDING ANSWERS A front-page news article in the Manila Bulletin last week ought to boost the National Drive Against Professional Squatters and Squatting Syndicates (NDAPSSS). The article said “there is no legal impediment to the public identification of professional squatters and squatting...
Sen. Imee Marcos said on Monday, December 4 that she wishes to speak with her counterpart in China to discuss the swarming of Chinese maritime militia (CMM) vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) particularly in Juan Felipe Reef. "Lumalala nang lumalala ang swarming na ginagawa sa WPS hindi...
