Payapa at panatag na buhay sa bawat Pilipino. This noble objective is enshrined in our Constitution and lies at the heart of every policy decision of the national government, including the Senate. This is the aim of our long-term development plans that shapes our priority legislative agenda. Also, the silencing of guns, an end to…
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I commiserate with the Armed Forces of the Philippines on the loss of six valiant men who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Their unwavering commitment to safeguarding our nation cost them dearly and we honor their memory with utmost respect and gratitude. In this somber moment, I extend our deepest condolences…
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Mr. President, The restrained mobility of individuals due to the COVID-19 pandemic has altered financial consumers’ behavior toward digital transactions and has led to a drastic uptake in the adoption of digital financial services. While digital access to financial services may be transformational, its benefits marred by risks which could dampen financial consumers’ confidence towards…
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𝗔𝗠𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗬 𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗬: Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada sponsored four measures granting amnesty to members of various insurgent groups who have committed crimes in pursuit of their political beliefs. According to Estrada, the amnesty grants offer an invaluable opportunity for former rebels to transform their lives and gain access to the government’s socio-economic services. “This is…
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(MALAYA) SEN. Jinggoy Estrada yesterday urged the Moro Islamic Liberation Front leadership to investigate reports that its leaders have been getting a 50 percent “cut” on the P100,000 cash grant given to rebel returnees. Estrada, during the hearing of Senate Committee on National Defense on the decommissioning of MILF fighters and weapons, said he learned…
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(PNA) MANILA – Senators welcomed Wednesday the filing of the Resolution of Both Houses No. 7 (RBH 7) in the House of Representatives, saying the move results in faster and smoother proceedings on the proposed amendments to the three economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution. Senator Ramon Revilla Jr. said “the sooner we conclude this, the…
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(MANILA BULLETIN) Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera, among others behind the film “Rewind,” were at the Senate recently. They were honored there through Resolution No. 909 as issued by Senator Robin Padilla, as part of an effort to recognize the success of “Rewind,” now considered the highest-grossing Filipino film of all time, earning 902 million pesos…
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It is worth noting that the Senate has heeded the President’s earlier call to be at the forefront of crafting proposed Charter changes, specifically on the economic provisions in the Constitution, preserving the bicameral nature of the legislation. This was even before the “word war” between the two Chambers escalated. By taking the lead in…
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(PHILSTAR LIFE) The Senate has approved the “Eddie Garcia” bill, which seeks to protect movie and television workers from unfair treatment and poor working conditions. Garnering 22 affirmative votes and no negative and abstentions, the upper house approved on Monday, Feb. 19 the Senate Bill No. 2505, or the “Eddie Garcia” bill on the third…
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(SUNSTAR) A COALITION of labor groups has welcomed the Senate’s approval of a proposed law seeking to increase the daily minimum wage of workers in the private sector by P100. The Nagkaisa, a coalition of labor centers, federations and national unions, said the upper chamber’s move is a “good starting point” in reforming the mechanism…
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