Press Release - Dela Rosa: Manifestation / explanation of vote
Mon, 9 Sep at 4:20 pmTHIRD READING APPROVAL OF SENATE BILL NO. 2474 "NATIONAL DNA DATABASE ACT" September 9, 2024
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Mon, 9 Sep at 4:20 pmTHIRD READING APPROVAL OF SENATE BILL NO. 2474 "NATIONAL DNA DATABASE ACT" September 9, 2024
Now that it is close to becoming a law, the proposed Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) is expected to bring in more foreign direct investments (FDI) that will support the country's economic growth, Senator Win Gatchalian said.
Senate President Francis Escudero sees the entry or more investments into the country and the retention of existing investors with the passage of the amendments to Republic Act 11534 or the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act.
SENATOR RONALD "BATO" DELA ROSA "AN ACT ENHANCING THE FINANCIAL LITERACY OF OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS (OFWs), AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
MR. PRESIDENT, THIS REPRESENTATION HAS ALWAYS BEEN AN ADVOCATE OF THE PROTECTION OF RIGHTS AND PROMOTION OF WELFARE OF OUR WORKERS, INCLUDING THE OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS OR OFWs. SINCE MY FIRST STINT AS A LEGISLATOR, IN THE PERFORMANCE OF MY DUTIES AS THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT, I WAS GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR THE LIFE STORIES AND SACRIFICES OF OUR OFWs, SHEPHERD MEASURES THAT WILL IMPROVE THEIR SAFETY AND WORKING CONDITIONS, AND HELP THEM IN MY OWN HUMBLE WAY, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE DISTRESSED AND WANTED TO COME HOME TO THEIR FAMILIES HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Senators Pia Cayetano and Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday (September 9) led the Senate in honoring the Alas Pilipinas Men's and Women's Volleyball Teams for their outstanding achievements in recent international competitions.
SENATOR Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. on Monday (September 9) co-sponsored Senate Bill No. 2792 which seeks to enhance the financial literacy of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). SBN 2792 was principally sponsored by Sen. Raffy T. Tulfo, Senate Committee on Migrant Workers Chairman.
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, Chairperson of the Senate Health Committee, has committed to closely examine the 2025 proposed budget of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) as concerns grow over the agency's large unutilized funds.