Co-sponsorship of Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Senate Resolution No. 1142 Resolution commending and honoring former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. for his illustrious career and invaluable contributions to the country Mr. President, esteemed colleagues, I rise today to co-sponsor Proposed Senate Resolution No. 1142 which seeks to commend and honor…
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Mr. President, I rise today to sponsor Proposed Senate Resolution No. 1099 expressing the profound sympathy and sincere condolences of the Philippine Senate on the death of an icon in Philippine cinema, Lily Yu Chu-Monteverde, or more popularly known as Mother Lily, last August 4. Mother Lily is a renowned film producer and a household…
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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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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, 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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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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Mr. President, with the indulgence of the good gentleman from Cavite, Senator Francis ‘Tol’ Tolentino, I would like to be made Co-Sponsor of Senate Bill No. 2555 under Committee Report No. 191, entitled An Act Amending Republic Act No. 11235, Otherwise Known as the ‘Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act’. Under the guidance of the good sponsor,…
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Co-Sponsorship Speech on PSR 877 Resolution Concurring in the Ratification of International Labour Organization Convention No. 190 of the “Convention Concerning the Elimination of Violence and Harassment in the World of Work (ILO C190) Mr. President, distinguished colleagues: I rise today to manifest my full support for the concurrence to the ratification of International Labour…
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