From the very beginning, when this controversy surrounding the alleged questionable flood control projects surfaced, I have been consistent—and have repeatedly maintained—that the accusations against me are baseless, reckless, and utterly unsupported by any credible evidence. I have been an active participant in the Senate investigation on this matter because I know, without any doubt,…
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This is unacceptable and deeply concerning. Multiple studies indicate that the West Philippine Sea holds significant untapped oil and natural gas resources. Any attempt to exploit the situation—at a time when global attention is focused on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East—not only undermines our sovereignty, but also threatens regional security and the rules-based…
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It was simply a friendly banter between Senator Francis Pangilinan and myself. It may not be widely known, but Senator Pangilinan’s wife, Ms. Sharon Cuneta, is a dear friend of mine, and our friendship goes back many years — long before I entered politics.As for the question directed at Ms. Elizabeth Jeanette Means, it was…
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Lubos na nakakabahala ang patuloy na pagtaas ng global oil prices dulot ng tumitinding tensyon sa Middle East. Kapag tumataas ang presyo ng krudo, kasunod nito ang pagtaas ng presyo ng gasolina, pamasahe, at mga pangunahing bilihin—dagdag pasanin na naman ito sa mga pamilyang Pilipino. Umaasa ako na may nakahandang hakbang ang pamahalaan upang maibsan…
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Lubos ang ating pasasalamat sa ligtas na pag-uwi ng 299 nating mga kababayan, kabilang ang mga anak ng ilang OFWs, mula sa mga lugar na naapektuhan ng tumitinding tensyon sa Middle East. Saludo tayo sa mabilis na pagkilos ng Department of Migrant Workers sa pangunguna ni Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, kasama ang iba’t ibang ahensya…
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I strongly condemn the death of 19-year-old Kenneth Alcedo, who reportedly lost his life after being subjected to hazing in General Trias, Cavite. Napakasakit isipin na hanggang ngayon ay may mga kabataang nawawalan pa rin ng buhay dahil sa marahas at walang saysay na initiation rite. Walang puwang ang karahasan sa anumang organisasyon na nagsasabing…
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Ipinapaabot ko ang aking taos-pusong pakikiramay sa pamilya at mga mahal sa buhay ng ating kababayang si Mary Ann De Vera na nasawi sa gitna ng kaguluhan sa Gitnang Silangan. Sa kabila ng panganib, pinili niyang unahin ang kaligtasan ng kanyang pasyente. Ang kanyang sakripisyo ay hindi malilimutan. Patuloy tayong manalangin para sa kanyang pamilya…
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Thirteen years since the enactment of Republic Act No. 10361, or the Batas Kasambahay, we are now reaping the fruits of our hard work in steering the passage into law of this landmark legislation, which I pushed and championed in the Senate. Para sa mga kababayan nating araw-araw na nagsusumikap at itinataguyod ang kanilang pamilya…
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Our first and foremost concern should be the well-being and safety of our kababayans who may be affected by the evolving situation in Venezuela. While I stand with those who firmly believe in the peaceful resolution of conflicts, prudence dictates that we allow tensions to subside and more facts to emerge before making definitive pronouncements.…
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Ngayong araw, muli na namang nasaksihan kung gaano kadaling magpalaganap ng kasinungalingan para sa pansariling interes ng iilan. Then and now, it has always been easy for them to drag my name through the mud. These are classic diversionary tactics, and the Filipino people can no longer be deceived. I vehemently deny the allegations linking…
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