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The Senate unanimously adopted on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 a resolution expressing the profound sympathy and sincere condolences of the institution on the death of former Sen. Rene Saguisag, a dedicated public servant, a staunch defender of human rights, and a true patriot, who passed away on April 24, 2024 at the age of 84.
Mr. President, my dear colleagues, good afternoon.
We were monitoring the Committee hearings being conducted by the Committee on Public Order. Very serious accusations have been made. Whether they have merit or not, is a whole other matter.
Mr. President, just a manifestation.
In a manifestation on Monday, May 6, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go expressed strong support for an extensive and fair investigation into the Bell-Kenz Pharma issue. As ruled by the Senate during the plenary session, the probe will be led by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee joint with the Senate Committee on Health as secondary committee.
Dear colleagues, resource persons, friends. Magandang umaga po sa ating lahat. Just to refresh everyone's memory, sinimulan natin ang hearing na ito noong mayroon po tayong tinulungang isang dosenang Pilipino na makabalik mula sa Myanmar, kung saan sila natraffic sa isang malaking scam hub na malapit sa border ng Thailand.
Senator Mark Villar raised concerns about the extreme heat conditions affecting the country, citing the cases of heat-induced accidents and deaths, particularly that of construction workers, enforcers, and similar workers who spend long periods of time under the sun.