Virtual committee hearing of the Public Services committee chaired by Senator Grace Poe on the resumption of public transport during COVID-19 crisis. May 11, 2020 Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto clarifies with MIAA GM Eddie Monreal that the country is not yet opening our

DWIZ Usapang Senado, 9 May 2020 Cely Bueno discusses with Senator Ralph Recto the upcoming Senate hearing on COVID-19 updates, the state of the Philippine economy and the ABS-CBN franchise. (Video downloaded from DWIZ Official Facebook Page.)

Panayam ni Arnold Clavio at Ali Sotto kay Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto sa pagdinig sa Senado kaugnay ng mga hakbanging ginawa ng pamahalaan upang labanan ang COVID-19 DZBB Double A sa Double B, May 7, 2020 (Screen recorded and edited from DZBB Official Facebook Page)

Panayam ni Arnold Clavio at Ali Sotto kay Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto sa pagdinig sa Senado kaugnay ng mga hakbanging ginawa ng pamahalaan upang labanan ang COVID-19 DZBB Double A sa Double B, May 7, 2020 (Screen recorded and edited from DZBB Official Facebook Page)

CNN Philippines interviews Senator Ralph Recto on ABS-CBN franchise, Senate inquiry on govt’s COVID-19 response and the state of our economy in the midst of the pandemic. (Video downloaded from CNN Philippines Official Facebook Page)

The last thing we need in this season of death is an issue that rends our people apart when their attention and energy should be focused on fighting our common enemy.  At a time when more than 1.6 million of our countrymen have lost their jobs, we should not be putting an

An Act Providing An Economic Stimulus Strategy For The Effects Of The Corona Virus Disease (Covid-19) And Appropriating Funds Therefor The bill has essentially adopted the proposed consolidated bills filed in the House of Representatives, while incorporating our amendments to

Manong Sonny was a colleague in the House of Representatives during the 11th Congress. He crafted policies, defended these on the floor and interpellated in plenary with the skill of a seasoned parliamentarian and the undiminished passion of a patriot. He had the gift of gab and

Republic of the PhilippinesCongress of the PhilippinesMetro ManilaEighteenth CongressFirst Special Session Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-third day of March, two thousand twenty. [REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11469] AN ACT DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A NATIONAL

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