Category: Senate

  • March 24, 2021
    Mr. President, my dear colleagues: We recognize the crucial role of fast, reliable, accessible

  • March 15, 2021
    We begin our prayer with an excerpt from the Homily of Pope Francis in his Sunday Mass yesterday at the…

  • October 13, 2013
    Co-author and Principal SponsorAn Act Amending Certain Sections of Republic Act No. 8485, Otherwise Known as the “Animal Welfare Act…

  • July 25, 2010
    Bills sponsored that were enacted into law:   (1) Republic Act No. 9227 entitled an ACT PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION BENEFITS…

  • August 25, 2008
    The University of the Philippines Charter of 2008 (R.A. No. 9500)Questions & Answers  1.      When did the law take effect? RA 9500…

  • August 25, 2008
    THE JUVENILE JUSTICE LAW (R.A. 9344)Questions and Answers Why a new law on juvenile justice?  Republic Act No. 9344 (RA 9344) or…

  • August 25, 2008
    What is the Judicial, Executive and Legislative Advisory and Consultative Council (JELACC)?JELAC is currently the only local body that convenes…