Tag: #Senate
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‘No witch-hunting’: Tolentino describes how Blue Ribbon panel will be different this time
Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearings in the 19th Congress will not devolve into a political circus as they would no longer be allowed to continue ad infinitum, Senator Francis Tolentino said.
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DOH says 20M Covid-19 jabs wasted; here are the reasons
The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed before a Senate panel on Monday, Aug. 15 the wastage of at least 20 million Covid-19 vaccine doses, which the agency attributed to the delays in the delivery of the jabs.
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House members, staff get 2nd booster vs Covid-19
The House of Representatives under the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez continues to carry out vaccinations as part of its vigilance against Covid-19 infections.
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Marcos says creation of virology, disease control centers underway
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has bared that the creation of the country’s virology center is about to shape up.
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LOOK: Herlene Budol at the Senate
Binibining Pilipinas 2022 1st runner-up Herlene Budol recently visited the Senate Plenary Hall.
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PH has ample power reserves for the next 6 months, DOE tells senators
Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Raphael Lotilla assured the Senate on Wednesday, Aug. 10 that the country currently has enough reserves for the next six months provided that there would be no major breakdowns of power plants.
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Senators re-enact FVR jump, pay respects to late President Ramos
Senators of the 19th Congress and former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada paid their respects to the late former President Fidel V. Ramos who passed away last Sunday, July 31.
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Senate limits entry of visitors; here’s why
Senate leaders have agreed to limit the entry of visitors to the Senate after Senator Alan Peter Cayetano was reported to have tested positive for Covid-19.
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New batch of Senate committee chairmanships bared
Senators have selected a new batch of chairpersons among themselves to head various committees in the 19th Congress.
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Roberto Ancan named Senate sgt-at-arms, protector of ’24 most important people’ in PH
Senator Ronaldo “Bato” dela Rosa has nominated a fellow former uniformed personnel as sergeant-at-arms of the Senate, who will protect the 24 “most important people” in the Philippines–the senators.
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Senators honor former Pres. Ramos
Senators on Monday filed a resolution expressing the legislative body’s sincere condolences and profound sympathy with the Filipino people and the family and loved ones of former President Fidel V. Ramos who died on Sunday.
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‘The nation has lost one of its leading lights’– Nancy Binay laments Fidel Ramos’ passing
“The nation has lost one of its leading lights.”
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Gatchalian backs Marcos’ education plans
Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture, has filed several pieces of legislation which seek to bolster the plans of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for the education sector.
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Gatchalian files bill seeking moratorium on rental payments, eviction amid calamities, emergencies
Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a measure seeking to impose a moratorium on payments related to rental of residential units during disasters and other emergencies.
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Robin won’t fall victim to ‘Webster’ in the Senate
Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla will not allow himsef to fall victim to “Webster” in the Senate as he continues to adjust to his role as a legislator in the 24-member upper chamber.
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Senate expresses sincere condolences on ex-Japan PM Abe’s death
The Senate on Wednesday, July 27 passed a resolution expressing the profound sympathy and sincere condolences of the chamber on the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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Senate committee chairmanships bared
The Senate leadership has bared its committee chairmanships for the 19th Congress, with many of the lawmakers retaining their posts from the past congress.
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Pia disappointed over new vape law
Senator Pia Cayetano on Tuesday, July 26, expressed disappointment over the lapsing of the Vape Bill into law, saying it was not what she expected.