Press Release - Cayetano, Pia: Interpellation with Sen. Joel Villanueva on 5th Dirty Ashtray Award received by the Philippines
*Period of Interpellations*
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Press Release - Pia dismayed over 5th Dirty Ashtray award received by the Philippines
Mr. President, I rise on a matter of personal and collective privilege. For the 5th time, the Philippines has received the Dirty Ashtray award. The reason is we were blocking global tobacco control efforts. When I say we, it is a great embarrassment to me, your honor, that the representatives for us, for the Philippines, stood before a global audience of mostly health advocates, and they advocated for the tobacco industry, Mr. President.
Press Release - Co-sponsorship speech of Senator Loren Legarda Committee Report No. 161
Thank you, Mr. President.
Press Release - Statement of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on kasambahay Elvie Vergara on winning her initial case vs her former employers
I am heartened by the news that the Department of Justice is set to issue a resolution favoring Silveria "Elvie" Vergara, the brave and resilient domestic worker who suffered years of horrific abuse and torture at the hands of her former employers.
Press Release - Sen. Tolentino: Constitutional dialogue must be transparent
MANILA -- Senator Francis "Tol" Tolentino emphasized on Wednesday that in the ongoing Senate hearings about the Constitution and the proposed changes to it, it is important that Filipinos be educated with transparency on the historical background and values of the highest law of the land.
Press Release - Robin Bill Seeks Higher Compensation for Victims of Unjust Arrests Due to to 'Mistaken Identity'
Sen. Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla is pushing for higher compensation from the government for victims of unjust arrest and detention due to "mistaken identity."
Press Release - Bong Go helps fire victims in Bacoor City and Kawit, Cavite as he calls for enhanced fire prevention awareness at the grassroots
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, an adopted son of CALABARZON, emphasized the importance of improving fire prevention awareness in grassroots communities as he extended help to those affected by fire incidents in Kawit and Bacoor City, Cavite, on February 12 and 13.
Press Release - Opening Statement of Senator Risa Hontiveros at the Launching of Koalisyon Laban sa ChaCha
Magandang umaga sa mga kasama sa Koalisyon Laban sa ChaCha at sa lahat ng sumama sa amin sa makasaysayang araw na ito.