Senate of the Philippines Press Releases

• Published on December 9, 2024 - 14:26 GMT

  Statement of Senator Joel Villanueva on the Signing of the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act (RA 12080)

  PHILIPPINES, December 9 - Press Release December 9, 2024 Statement of Senator Joel Villanueva on the Signing of the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act (RA 12080) As one of the Commissioners of the Second Congressional Commission on …

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• Published on December 9, 2024 - 14:26 GMT

  Sen. Joel Villanueva: Co-Sponsorship Speech Senate Bill No. 2868 - Anti-POGO Act of 2024

  PHILIPPINES, December 9 - Press Release December 9, 2024 CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH Senate Bill No. 2868 - Anti-POGO Act of 2024 Sen. Joel Villanueva Mr. President, and esteemed colleagues, a blessed afternoon to all of you. It is my honor and privilege to co- …

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• Published on December 9, 2024 - 14:26 GMT

  Dela Rosa: Co-Sponsorship Speech - SBN 2872 - National Education Support Personnel Day

  PHILIPPINES, December 9 - Press Release December 9, 2024 DELA ROSA: CO-SPONSORSHIP SPEECH - SBN 2872 - NATIONAL EDUCATION SUPPORT PERSONNEL DAY Mr. President and my distinguished colleagues, I stand before you today to co-sponsor Senate Bill No. 2872 …

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• Published on December 9, 2024 - 14:26 GMT

  PRIB: Senate adopts resolutions commending Sen. Pia Cayetano, other athletes

  PHILIPPINES, December 9 - Press Release December 9, 2024 Senate adopts resolutions commending Sen. Pia Cayetano, other athletes The Senate on Monday, December 9, 2024 adopted two resolutions congratulating and commending Sen. Pia S. Cayetano and the Padel …

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• Published on December 9, 2024 - 14:26 GMT

  In latest measure, EDCOM 2 pushes for stronger local implementation of early childhood programs

  PHILIPPINES, December 9 - Press Release December 9, 2024 In latest measure, EDCOM 2 pushes for stronger local implementation of early childhood programs Senate Bill No. 2575, aimed at further strengthening the Early Childhood Care and Development System …

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• Published on December 9, 2024 - 07:57 GMT

  Enactment of VAT refund mechanism for tourists seen to boost arrivals—Gatchalian

  PHILIPPINES, December 9 - Press Release December 9, 2024 Enactment of VAT refund mechanism for tourists seen to boost arrivals—Gatchalian Senator Win Gatchalian said that the enactment of the measure providing for a Value-Added Tax (VAT) Refund Mechanism …

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• Published on December 9, 2024 - 07:57 GMT

  Villar thanks PBBM for signing RCEF Law extension

  PHILIPPINES, December 9 - Press Release December 9, 2024 Villar thanks PBBM for signing RCEF Law extension Senator Cynthia Villar thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday after the latter signed Republic Act 12078, that amends the Rice …

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• Published on December 9, 2024 - 07:57 GMT

  EDCOM 2: New law aims to support learners' mental health

  PHILIPPINES, December 9 - Press Release December 9, 2024 New law aims to support learners' mental health President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on December 9, 2024 signed into law Republic Act 12080 or the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being …

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• Published on December 9, 2024 - 07:57 GMT

  Mark Villar vows to go after scalpers, files Anti-Ticket Scalping Bill

  PHILIPPINES, December 9 - Press Release December 9, 2024 Mark Villar vows to go after scalpers, files Anti-Ticket Scalping Bill Senator Mark Villar vows to go after ticket scalpers as he filed Senate Bill No. 2873, otherwise known as the Anti-Ticket …

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• Published on December 9, 2024 - 02:02 GMT

  Gatchalian hails signing of school-based mental health law

  PHILIPPINES, December 9 - Press Release December 9, 2024 Gatchalian hails signing of school-based mental health law Senator Win Gatchalian hailed the signing of the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act Republic Act No. 12080, a …

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• Published on December 9, 2024 - 02:02 GMT

  Tulfo pushes Senate investigation on TNVS surge fees

  PHILIPPINES, December 9 - Press Release December 9, 2024 Tulfo pushes Senate investigation on TNVS surge fees Sen. Idol Raffy Tulfo expressed concern over the surge fees imposed by the Transportation Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) including Grab …

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• Published on December 8, 2024 - 20:16 GMT

  Pahayag ni Sen. Lito Lapid sa paglagda ni Pang. Bongbong Marcos Jr sa Student Loan Payment Moratorium During Disasters or ...

  PHILIPPINES, December 8 - Press Release December 6, 2024 PAHAYAG NI SEN. LITO LAPID SA PAGLAGDA NI PANG. BONGBONG MARCOS JR SA STUDENT LOAN PAYMENT MORATORIUM DURING DISASTERS OR EMERGENCIES ACT or R.A 12007 Ang batas na ito ay handog natin sa ating mga …

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• Published on December 8, 2024 - 20:16 GMT

  Koko: Unemployment down, but more work needed

  PHILIPPINES, December 8 - Press Release December 7, 2024 KOKO: UNEMPLOYMENT DOWN, BUT MORE WORK NEEDED Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III expressed cautious optimism over the recent decline in the unemployment rate, as reported …

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• Published on December 8, 2024 - 20:16 GMT

  Koko wants Panguil Bay bridge safety investigated

  PHILIPPINES, December 8 - Press Release December 7, 2024 Koko wants Panguil Bay bridge safety investigated Concerned about public safety, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III called for a thorough investigation into alarming …

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• Published on December 8, 2024 - 20:16 GMT

  Haba-habal riders warmly welcome Senator TOL in Cebu

  PHILIPPINES, December 8 - Press Release December 7, 2024 Haba-habal riders warmly welcome Senator TOL in Cebu Cebu - Senator Francis 'TOL' Tolentino was warmly welcomed by 4,000 'habal-habal' or motorcycle taxi riders during his visit to …

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• Published on December 8, 2024 - 20:16 GMT

  Cayetano, Pia: Over 500 cyclists join Pinay in Action's (PIA) biggest bike caravan in Tagum

  PHILIPPINES, December 8 - Press Release December 8, 2024 Over 500 cyclists join Pinay in Action's (PIA) biggest bike caravan in Tagum Team Pinay in Action (PIA) held its largest bike caravan to date in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, with over 500 …

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• Published on December 8, 2024 - 20:16 GMT

  Senator Pia leads bike caravan and advocates for health and inclusivity in Tagum

  PHILIPPINES, December 8 - Press Release December 8, 2024 Senator Pia leads bike caravan and advocates for health and inclusivity in Tagum Senator Pia Cayetano brought her advocacy for health, fitness, and inclusivity to Tagum City with a bike caravan on …

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• Published on December 8, 2024 - 20:16 GMT

  Chiz says inclusion of mental wellness promotion in basic education to address needs of students

  PHILIPPINES, December 8 - Press Release December 8, 2024 CHIZ SAYS INCLUSION OF MENTAL WELLNESS PROMOTION IN BASIC EDUCATION TO ADDRESS NEEDS OF STUDENTS Senate President Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero said the institutionalization of mental health …

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• Published on December 8, 2024 - 20:16 GMT

  Gatchalian flags shortage of more than 7,000 'special needs education' teachers

  PHILIPPINES, December 8 - Press Release December 8, 2024 Gatchalian flags shortage of more than 7,000 'special needs education' teachers Public schools nationwide are facing a shortage of more than 7,000 special needs education (SNED) teachers, …

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• Published on December 8, 2024 - 20:16 GMT

  Chiz: Stronger support for rice farmers seen with changes to Agricultural Tariffication Act

  PHILIPPINES, December 8 - Press Release December 8, 2024 CHIZ: STRONGER SUPPORT FOR RICE FARMERS SEEN WITH CHANGES TO AGRICULTURAL TARIFFICATION ACT Senate President Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero expects rice farmers to get a boost in their …

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