Senate Watch

Senator Win Gatchalian pressed the need to improve K to 12 learners' proficiency in both math and science. He also mentioned that it is crucial to equip learners with strong foundational skills that will boost innovation, which is deemed crucial in boosting economic recovery and building resilience.

While in-service training can help the teachers with their professional development, Senator Win Gatchalian maintained that aspiring teachers should start receiving quality education and...

Senator Risa Hontiveros has urged the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to formally investigate and act on reported incidents of 'labor abuses' experienced...

Noting that pork prices remain high despite lower tariff on imports, Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan wants tariffs restored to its original 20- to 30-percent...

Senator Hontiveros proposed Senate Resolution No. 775 to investigate the implementation of the recent administrative order from the Philippine Ports Authority. According to the Hontiveros, it could eliminate and threaten the small stakeholders in the shipping industry including thousands of port workers and cargo handlers in the country..

Sen. Imee Marcos proposed a one-year suspension of the 12-percent VAT on oil and petroleum products, citing the crippling economic consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic.

"The situation of our vulnerable countrymen becomes more difficult in the face of calamities amid the pandemic. We must not lose time to efficiently plan and collaborate on disaster risk mitigation and management," said Poe, who earlier filed Senate Bill 124 which seeks to create the Department of Disaster Resilience and Emergency Assistance and Management.

Is there a need to develop satellite-based technologies to improve internet access for people in the country's rural areas?

Following his recommendation, OFW should not be required to be quarantined for 14 days if he/she has been properly documented/certified on taking the vaccine.

The swab test is free of charge and must be performed upon arrival in the province. The returning overseas Filipino passenger will be transferred to a pre-booked hotel for quarantine pending the results of the test.