Lawmakers from 28 countries meet in Manila
THE 31st Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF31) in Manila began on Wednesday (November 23) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City.
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Parliamentarians tackle security, climate change, post-pandemic recovery in Asia-Pacific forum
MANILA, Philippines: Parliamentarians from 28 countries in the Asia-Pacific converged in Manila on Thursday to kick off a four-day forum that would tackle regional security, transnational crime, free and fair trade, climate change adaptation and sustainable development, migration, global health pandemics and post-pandemic economic recovery among others.
Press Release - PRIB: Senate gears up for the country's hosting of the 31st APPF
The Senate has already set the stage for the 31st Annual Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) where parliamentarians from all over the region will talk about important matters relating to regional peace, prosperity and sustainability.
DOT chief apologizes for Philippine Retirement Authority head's Senate budget hearing demand
MANILA, Philippines — Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco early Tuesday morning apologized for the “out-of-line actions” of Philippine Retirement Authority head who was called out by senators for demanding the prioritization of the Department of Tourism’s 2024 budget deliberations.
Press Release - Zubiri: Time check: 4:42 a.m. na!
Marathon morning-to-past-midnight floor debates on the proposed P5.768-trillion national budget for 2024 ended 4:20 a.m. last Tuesday, "proof of how the Senate takes seriously its constitutional mandate of ensuring that taxes paid by the people must be spent properly," Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri said.
Zubiri questions opening PhilHealth to foreigners
SENATE President Juan Miguel «Migz» Zubiri questioned the move allowing foreign nationals to join the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) program.
Press Release - CHR declares anti-abortion stance following Cayetano's push
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has officially declared its opposition to decriminalizing abortion a day after Senator Alan Peter Cayetano slammed the commission for its vague stance on the issue.
CHR officially stands against abortion after budget deferral
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 15) — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) took a formal stance on abortion after the Senate halted deliberation on its proposed 2024 budget.