Tag: Senate Bill
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Senate Bill Proposes to Strip NGCP of System Operations to Boost National Security
In a move to enhance national security, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian introduced Senate Bill No. 2943 on January 22, 2025, aiming to remove the system operation function from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). This legislative action seeks to amend Republic Act 9511, which originally granted NGCP the authority to operate, manage, and maintain…
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Senator Villanueva Advocates for Lifelong Learning Legislation in the Philippines
Senator Joel Villanueva has urged the Philippine Senate to approve a new bill designed to establish a framework for lifelong learning among Filipinos. During his sponsorship speech, Villanueva highlighted the importance of Senate Bill No. 2960, known as the Lifelong Learning Development Framework Act, which aims to cultivate a continuous learning environment in the country.…
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Tolentino Proposes Harsh Penalties to Combat Foreign Interference in the Philippines
In a move to safeguard national security and sovereignty, Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino introduced Senate Bill No. 2951, known as the Counter Foreign Interference Act, on January 27, 2025. This legislative proposal comes in the wake of recent espionage allegations involving a Chinese national and two Filipino accomplices, highlighting the urgency to update the…
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Philippine Senate Proposes Internet Safety Education in Schools
In a move to enhance digital safety, the Philippine Senate has introduced Senate Bill No. 2934, known as the Internet Safety Education Act. This legislation aims to weave internet safety education into the fabric of elementary and high school curriculums across the nation. The bill, championed by Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada, responds to…
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Pampanga Officially Named Culinary Capital of the Philippines by Senate
CELEBRATING CULINARY EXCELLENCE. The Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill No. 2797, officially recognizing Pampanga as the Culinary Capital of the Philippines. This recognition celebrates the province’s significant contributions to the nation’s gastronomy and cultural heritage. The bill, primarily authored by Senator Lito Lapid from Pampanga, mandates the Department of Tourism to highlight Pampanga as…
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