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The Senate on Tuesday deferred the discussion on the budget of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) after Senator Alan Peter Cayetano brought up the issue of abortion and the CHR executive director's vague stand on the issue.
Senator Win Gatchalian's position to expel Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) from the country to combat the proliferation of transnational crimes is backed by the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA).
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano urged the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Monday to stick to the original concept of tolls to attract more investors and boost the economy.
Senator Chiz Escudero on Monday (Nov. 13) asked the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to pursue treaties that would allow convicted Filipinos abroad to serve their prison term in the Philippines.
Senator Idol Raffy Tulfo stressed that appropriate budget should be given to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) as the premier investigative agency of the country so that they can properly and efficiently exercise their mandate.
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday pushed for the integration of commercial spaces with train stations to make trains economically feasible in the country.
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go provided various forms of assistance to underprivileged residents and displaced workers from Pasay City. He emphasized the need for collaborative efforts to uplift the lives of Filipinos in distress who are still recovering from the adverse effects of the pandemic and other crises.
Senator Win Gatchalian is confident consumers will enjoy lower power transmission fees as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is set to complete a review of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines' (NGCP) performance and operation from 2016 to 2020.