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Senator Win Gatchalian said a proposed measure that seeks to establish Philippine maritime zones is expected to strengthen the country's claim over the West Philippine Sea as the Senate approved on third and final reading the proposed legislation.
Manila - The Senate on Monday, 26 February 2024, passed on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2492, a landmark piece of legislation sponsored by Senator Francis Tolentino which establishes the Philippine Maritime Zones in compliance with the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the 2016 Arbitral Ruling.
During the reunion of former Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Batch 1 members of Laguna, held at the Laguna Sports Complex in Sta. Cruz, on Sunday, February 25, Senator Christopher 'Bong' Go, as guest of honor, emphasized the SK's crucial role in developing the country's current and future leaders.
Thank you, Mr President. Actually, Mr President, I checked and I am not a co-sponsor so if I may just ask to place that on the record? And then my congratulations to the sponsor. But also a clarification that there are those of us who supported and meticulously asked questions off the record, if his honor will recall. And that was done off the record precisely to support the sponsor that his timeline, the sponsor, the presiding officer has correctly pointed out, talagang siya ang kinikilala nating expert in many areas. Professor nga ang tawag natin. So, ayaw ko na maabala ang timeline niya, kaya off the record tayong nagtanong. So meticulously ata tayong nagtanong, kasama din si Sen. Loren, hindi na tayo nag-abala to take the time on the floor because nasasagot naman po ang lahat ng tanong ng ibang kasamahan natin.
While the rest of the world is taking steps to curb smoking, the Philippines seems to be running in the other direction.
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go spearheaded a relief operation for fire victims at the Neneng Gymnasium in Barangay Tisa, Cebu City, on Sunday, February 25, taking the opportunity to emphasize the critical importance of fire prevention measures. He highlighted the significance of community-level efforts to mitigate fire risks and the need for enhanced preparedness to prevent similar tragedies.