The Senate joined the Filipino community on Monday, March 4 in expressing grief over the sudden passing of award-winning actress Jaclyn Jose. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri said during the plenary session that the Senate extends its sincerest condolences to the family of Jose. He added...
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...
The Senate adopted a concurrent resolution on Wednesday, Feb. 28, granting consent to former defense chief Delfin Lorenzana to accept an award from the United States government. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, who introduced Concurrent Resolution No. 10, said the United States Embassy in...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said on Friday, Feb. 23, that the fate of Jullebee Ranara and other OFWs who fell victim to injustice should serve as a stark reminder to continuously ensure the safety and welfare of Filipinos abroad. Villanueva lauded the decision of the Kuwaiti appellate...
Senators on Monday, February 19 disproved rumors of a current plot to replace Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri, and that it will be a challenge for one to succeed. In an interview, Zubiri said that he is extremely honored to serve at the pleasure of his colleagues. He mentioned, however,...
Senators said that individuals who want to withdraw their signatures from People's Initiative (PI) signature sheets should no longer be required by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to explain their reason for retraction. Senator Imee Marcos, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Electoral...
The Senate approved on Wednesday, Feb. 14 on second reading a bill proposing an increase of P100 in the daily minimum wage for private sector workers in the entire country, which is estimated to benefit over 4.2 million minimum wage earners. Once enacted, Senate Bill (SB) No. 2534 or the P100 Daily...
Feb. 14, Valentine's Day--also was the 100th birthday of Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile--paved the way for Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri and House Speaker Martin Romualdez to meet in the presence of President Marcos. From left: Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. Special...
"Kung maglalabas po kayo ng baho , dapat naman siguro maligo ka muna ("If you're going to leave a bad smell, maybe you should take a shower first)." This was one of the strong statements of Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva against Party-list Coalition Foundation, Inc. (PCFI) President Ako...
For Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, it seems that Party-list Coalition Foundation, Inc. (PCFI) President Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co will do anything to cover up their "fake" People's Initiative (PI). "Lahat iimbentuhin, kapag desperadong mapagtakpan ang mabaho at pekeng PI nila...
Sen. Robinhood Padilla hailed the release of Mohammad Maca-Antal Said, an elderly Muslim who was arrested last year over a case of mistaken identity and was detained for 176 days. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito (from left), Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” F. Zubiri, Sen. Robin...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said that the Senate will not rush its review of the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, placing importance on transparency and accountability in the ongoing discussions surrounding the proposed amendments. Majority Leader Joel Villanueva...
