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Mr. President, my dear colleagues, good afternoon. Today, I rise on a matter of privilege to address an issue that we have all been affected by. Noong mga nakalipas na linggo, hinagupit ng tatlong bagyo ang ating bansa ( bagyong Butchoy, Carina at Enteng.
My second manifestation, Mr. President, has something to do with the case of former Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac. Kahapon po, Mr. President, sinabi ko na baka po walang jurisdiction ang Regional Trial Court of Capas, Tarlac, Branch 109. The ruling made by our good chairperson was to refer the matter to the Ombudsman.
Senator Imee R. Marcos sponsored a legislative measure Monday, September 9, 2024, that aims to further empower and strengthen cooperatives, which are considered a lifeline for farmers, fisherfolk, small businesses, and families as proven during the COVID-19 pandemic and other crises.
Senate President Chiz Escudero is serving notice to the incoming Immigration Commissioner to rush the reimbursement of the expenses incurred by thousands of passengers who missed their flights due to unnecessary delays brought about by the pre-departure procedures of the Bureau of Immigration (BI).
Our Committee has not seen any reason to believe that Guo Hua Ping will provide us with factual, valuable, and reliable information to convince us to agree to an executive session.
Senator Win Gatchalian said he plans to file a resolution to investigate the apparent failure of banks to flag financial transactions that may have allowed unscrupulous individuals to establish Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) linked to criminal activities in the country.
I commend President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. for acting decisively and with dispatch with respect to his promise to the nation that "heads will roll" in connection with the embarrassing escape of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo.