Category: Senate

  • EXPLANATION OF ‘NO’ VOTE ON HOUSE BILL 7332 RENEWING THE FRANCHISE OF DITO TELECOMMUNITY CORPORATION

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

    March 15, 2021
    We begin our prayer with an excerpt from the Homily of Pope Francis in his Sunday Mass yesterday at the…
  • R.A. No. 10631, Amending the Animal Welfare Act of 1998

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

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

    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…
  • Juvenile FAQ

    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…
  • JELACC FAQ

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