Senators welcomed Wednesday the filing of the Resolution of Both Houses No. 7 (RBH 7) in the House of Representatives, saying the move results in faster and smoother proceedings on the proposed amendments to the three economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution.
Nagbunyi si Senador Lito Lapid sa pag-apruba sa ikatlo at huling pagbasa ng panukalang magbibigay-proteksyon sa mga karapatan at titiyak sa ikabubuti ng mga manggagawa sa pelikula, telebisyon, at radyo sa bansa.
Matapang na ipinahayag ng mga senador ang kanilang buong suporta kay Majority Leader Joel Villanueva sa kabila ng diumao’y walang humpay na paninira sa kanya kaugnay ng paglantad niya sa “pekeng” people's initiative.
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said the establishment of a health passport system would streamline access to health care services for individuals across different health care facilities, and address logistical challenges to ensure the continuity of care, particularly for patients requiring specialized treatment or consultations.
Senator Sonny Angara, chair of the Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes, said focused discussions on the economic provisions of the charter is long overdue and ought to be presented before the public for their appreciation.
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel on Monday emphasized the need to protect doctors and other healthcare workers, particularly those serving in remote and conflict-stricken communities.
Dr. Arlene Ragasa, officer-in-charge of the Governor Roque B. Ablan Sr. Memorial Hospital, said in a media interview Monday that it’s about time for Ilocos Norte to have its own medical infectious solid waste management and treatment facility.
A bill seeking a PHP100 increase in the daily minimum wage of workers in the private sector nationwide reached the Senate plenary with Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development chair Jinggoy Estrada pushing for its passage.
Senator Ramon Revilla Jr., who principally authored and co-sponsored the measure, made the statement after it was unanimously approved by senators in the plenary on Monday.