SPONSORSHIP SPEECH ON THE PAGASA MODERNIZATION ACT by Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph G. Recto In one sentence, this bill is about giving hope to PAGASA. Whether we live in a place that sizzles in May or is submerged in water in July, we rely on the Philippine Atmospheric,

Senate President Ralph G. Recto wants a detailed “list of responsibilities and functions” to be undertaken by the Bangsamoro government once the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) is approved. In today’s hearing by the Senate committee on Local Government chaired by Sen. Bongbong Marcos,

An Act Providing For The Modernization Of The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical And Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Providing Funds Therefor And For Other Purposes Filed on June 9, 2015 by Legarda, Loren B., Escudero, Francis “Chiz” G., Trillanes,

Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph G. Recto today said that the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) is just adding another layer of bureaucracy with the entire Filipinos footing the bill. In today’s Senate hearing on BBL, Recto said the establishment of the new Bangsamoro

New department to provide free internet in public places, schools The Senate yesterday passed on second reading a bill that will create a new department whose function, among other things, is to establish a free internet service in public places and schools. Senate President

The Senate today approved on third and final reading a measure that would extend financial assistance to poor but deserving college students until they finish their chosen courses in either private or public university. Senate Bill 2679 otherwise known as the UniFAST Act (Unified

Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto today questioned the decision of Land Transportation Office (LTO) to replace the license plates of all motor vehicles without clear benefits for the paying vehicle owners. In today’s joint public hearing of the Blue Ribbon and Public

Persons with disabilities (PWDs) will soon be enjoying the same benefits accorded to our senior citizens once the bill granting them tax exemption is signed into law. In filing Senate Bill 2483, Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph G. Recto wants to give PWDs additional privileges

The Senate is nearing approval of a measure that would extend financial assistance like student loans to cash-strapped but deserving college students until they finish their chosen courses in either private or public university. Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph G. Recto today