Senate Minority Leader Franklin M. Drilon backed the position of the Food and Drug Administration that without the proper authorization, the distribution and administration of unauthorized Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine is illegal and punishable by law.
Legislating reforms in instilling discipline among the ranks of the Philippine National Police appears to be needed to address the likes of Senior Master Sergeant Jonel Nuezca, said Senator Win Gatchalian.
Senator Francis Pangilinan called on the government to immediately impose a travel ban on countries that were monitored to have the new coronavirus variant, and not wait for a local transmission before doing so.
Senator Imee Marcos said a police sergeant who shot dead a mother and son in Tarlac on Sunday is likely to have several protectors within and outside the police force.
Senator Richard Gordon thanked his fellow senators for passing his proposed bill simplifying the procedure and requirements in granting land titles to help rural farmers easily secure land certificates.
Senator Imee Marcos urged on the government to develop a plan to address the surge of the COVID-19 cases after the holidays, which could be brought about by the “quarantine fatigue”.