Senator urges strict implementation of labor pacts to protect OFWs

SENATOR JOEL Villanueva on Monday called on concerned government agencies to intensify efforts in enforcing labor agreements with other countries to protect overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from abuse and maltreatment.

Senate approves EBET Act, LPD Industry Act

TWO SIGNIFICANT bills were approved by the Senate on Monday with both garnering 19 affirmative votes, zero negative, and zero abstentions.

Mobile command centers to boost DSWD’s disaster response capability

DEPARTMENT OF Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Senator Joel Villanueva on Tuesday led the inauguration of the agency's new Mobile Command Centers (MCCs) seen to boost its capabilities to respond during disasters and calamities.

Senate leader assures passage of 10 priority bills before SONA

SENATE MAJORITY Leader Joel Villanueva on Tuesday said the Senate is set to approve 10 bills when session resumes on April 29.

Bill seeks to penalize unauthorized use, sale of ‘wang-wang’

SENATE MAJORITY Leader Joel Villanueva on Tuesday filed a bill seeking to prohibit the unauthorized use and sale of “wang-wang” (beacons, sirens, and other similar devices), except for specified law enforcement agencies.

Tatak Pinoy law to bolster gov’t job creation efforts

SENATE MAJORITY Leader Joel Villanueva on Wednesday said the newly signed Tatak Pinoy Act would bolster the government efforts to create more jobs for Filipinos.

PBBM lauded for new laws ushering new era of quality education

ANOTHER LAWMAKER on Tuesday lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for signing laws that would strengthen the charter and expand the course offerings in four state-run higher educational institutions.

Comelec to review rules, halts acceptance of signature sheets for PI

THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) on Monday announced it has indefinitely suspended the acceptance of signature sheets in connection with the move to amend the constitution through People’s Initiative (PI).

PBBM says Comelec has mandate to probe alleged signature-buying for PI

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said it is the job of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to look into reports of alleged buying out of signatures for a People’s Initiative (PI) for charter change.

Senators back ‘Bagong Pilipinas’

SENATORS ON Monday expressed their support for the adoption of the new governance slogan “Bagong Pillipinas” as it raises awareness and cultivates a new culture of good governance and progressive leadership.

Senators irked by latest WPS incident

THE PHILIPPINE Senate on Wednesday referred to the Committees on National Defense and Foreign Relations the privilege speech made by Senator Francis Tolentino regarding a recent "bullying" by a Chinese vessel to the Philippine Navy in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Senate approval of Marawi Compensation Bill hailed

Deputy Speaker Mujiv Hataman (Image: Al Jacinto)

DEPUTY SPEAKER and Basilan Rep. Mujiv Hataman on Thursday praised senators who approved in second reading the Marawi Compensation Bill, referring to the southern Muslim city destroyed by five months of fighting between security forces and pro-ISIS militants.