Mr. Chairman, honorable members of the Commission on Appointments, this representation as your Chairperson of the Committee on Foreign Affairs is privileged to sponsor the ad interim appointments of sixteen (16) career foreign service officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs. Following a public hearing this morning which considered and deliberated on their appointments, your Committee found them all…
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Co-Sponsorship of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Resolution honoring the late Senator Saguisag Mr. President, my dear colleagues, good afternoon. Last April 23, 2024, our country lost a highly respected lawmaker, a great human rights champion, a man of principle, a loyal friend, and a true statesman. Former Senator Rene Saguisag was a young boy from Quezon province…
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Mister President, esteemed colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, Today, I rise before you with a heavy heart and a sense of moral obligation to shed light on a matter of grave concern within the medical community. It saddens me to say that a significant conflict of interest and unethical behaviors have seeped into the medical profession, compromising…
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Mr. President, as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation, I wish to place on record my sincerest gratitude to my dear colleagues for supporting the adoption of House Concurrent Resolution Number 20 under our Committee Report No. 201 concurring with the Presidential Proclamation No. 404 which grants…
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Mr. Chairman, honorable members of the Commission on Appointments, ladies and gentlemen, this representation as Chairperson of the Committee on Foreign Affairs has the distinct privilege to sponsor the nominations and ad interim appointments of eight (8) officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Your Committee found our nominees and appointees to be fit and qualified, and ruled to…
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Mr. President: Over 2 decades ago, Republic Act No. 9184 or the landmark Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) was enacted into law. GPRA was principally authored and sponsored by the Sponsor’s father, Senator Edgardo J. Angara. Following its enactment, the GPRA was touted by the World Bank as world-class legislation as it had been a…
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Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, Today is a special day for us as this Chamber commends and honors a Filipino female National Scientist for her work and contributions to the medical field, especially in pioneering research which has helped us, legislators, in crafting important pieces of health-related legislation and advancing our country’s medical research. It is…
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Mr. President: The mere mention of BTS, Jewel in the Palace, Squid Game, Gangnam Style would probably elicit scores of reactions among members of our staff and among the general populace. Today, as we commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between the Philippines and South Korea, beyond Hallyu or Korean Wave, the cultural phenomenon that…
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Mr. President, my dear colleagues, It is my honor to co-sponsor Proposed Senate Resolution No. 934 commending and congratulating the members of the Senate Lady Defenders for winning the silver medal in the inaugural UNTV Volleyball League. The hard work, dedication, and team work of the Senate Lady Defenders—this chamber’s volleyball team—has truly paid off…
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