Big ships for Coast Guard pushed
SENATE President Juan Miguel «Migz» Zubiri said the government will be buying big ships for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to strengthen the protection of Philippine territory in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
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More administration lawmakers file candidacies
MANILA, Philippines — More administration members of the House of Representatives have filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs) at their local Commission on Elections (Comelec) offices, seeking reelection to the legislative districts that they represent.
Calls to end to hazing 'culture' after Atio Castillo verdict, new victim
MANILA, Philippines — A Manila court's decision to convict 10 members of the Aegis Juris fraternity for the 2017 hazing death of Horacio "Atio" Castillo III has reignited calls to eradicate the "culture of hazing."
Marcos vows to continue key projects in Sulu
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has committed to continue implementing key projects in Sulu, which was recently excluded by the Supreme Court (SC) from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
Alan, Migz in shouting match
MANILA, Philippines — Tensions ran high at the Senate late Tuesday night after Senators Juan Miguel Zubiri and Alan Peter Cayetano traded barbs over a resolution seeking the inclusion of enlisted men’s barrios or Embo barangays in the Taguig and Pateros legislative districts to prevent disenfranchising registered voters in the 2025 elections.
Enhanced weather forecasting urged
MANILA, Philippines — With the Philippines ranked as the most disaster-prone country in the world, Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri has urged the government to prioritize upgrading the state weather bureau for more accurate and timely weather forecasts to enhance disaster preparedness and management.
Press Release - Zubiri pushes for enhanced PAGASA capabilities to improve weather forecasting
Former Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri urged the government to prioritize upgrading the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) for more accurate and timely weather forecasts to enhance disaster preparedness and management.
Press Release - Zubiri: Private sector investments in tourism, power can boost PH competitiveness in Southeast Asia
The country's tourism sector will greatly benefit from private sector investments in the areas of infrastructure and public services that will enable the country to capture a larger market of foreign tourists that are all flocking to our Southeast Asian neighbors.
Press Release - PRIB: Senate commends, honors former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr.
A resolution commending and honoring former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. for his illustrious career and invaluable contributions to the country was adopted in the Senate Wednesday, August 28, 2024.