Protecting ‘Tatak Pinoy’
LAST February, as Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Trade, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship, we conducted a hearing on the bill providing for Protected Geographical...
Tatak Pinoy (Proudly Pinoy) Act
OVER the years, our government has taken steps to address the structural challenges of the economy—be it the high cost of power, inadequate skills...
Being in the spotlight of international basketball
STARTING August 25 this year, the Philippines, along with Japan and Indonesia, will take center stage as hosts of the International Basketball Federation/FIBA Basketball...
Keeping our guard up post-COVID
EARLY this month the World Health Organization (WHO) ended COVID-19’s status as a public health emergency of international concern. This has been in place...
Enriching Filipino heritage through inclusive legislation
SONNY ANGARA
ON MARCH 26, 2010, Republic Act 10066 or the National Cultural Heritage Act was enacted to boost our country’s efforts in preserving...
Strengthening gov’t response to individuals in crisis situations
BEFORE Congress adjourned its sessions last March, we filed a counterpart measure to the bill of Marikina City Rep. Stella Quimbo institutionalizing the Assistance...
A timely review of the K to 12 Program
SINCE the start of the year, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) has been conducting regular meetings and consultations as part of...
Providing adequate protection against elder fraud and abuse
RESPECT for elders is one of the well-known attributes of Filipino culture and heritage. In fact, our Constitution contains several provisions that deal with...
Developing and promoting ecotourism and nature-based tourism
ON MARCH 1, 2023, the Senate Tourism Subcommittee on Select Senate Bills on Ecotourism and on the Proposed Senate Resolution on Nature-Based Tourism held...
Honoring Filipina pillars of excellence
IN JANUARY, the Senate of the Philippines adopted a resolution honoring The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service (TOWNS) 2022 awardees.
The awards, launched by...