Co-Sponsorship Speech
Confirmation of the Ad Interim Appointment of
Hon. Benjamin “Benhur” C. Abalos, Jr.
as Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government
Session Hall, Senate of the Philippines
14 September 2022
Mr. President, I have the honor of co-sponsoring the confirmation of the ad-interim appointment of the Hon. Benjamin “Benhur” C. Abalos Jr. as Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government.
Secretary Benhur Abalos, a lawyer by profession, is a visionary and servant leader with great executive ability, who leads […]
Co-Sponsorship Speech
Confirmation of the ad interim Appointment of
Hon. Jesus Crispin Remulla
As Secretary for the Department of Justice
Session Hall, Senate of the Philippines
14 September 2022
Mr. President, my dear colleagues:
Jesus Crispin Remulla, the former Cavite representative seeks to be confirmed as Justice Secretary of this Republic. The position he has been appointed to is one that plays a vital role, not only in dispensing Justice but in bringing back the economy to a better state than even before the COVID-19 pandemic ravished […]
Co-Sponsorship Speech
Confirmation of Appointment of
Chairman for Civil Service Commission
Atty. Karlo Alexi B. Nograles
Session Hall, Senate of the Philippines
7 August 2022
Mr. President, I have the honor to sponsor the nomination of Atty. Karlo Alexei B. Nograles as Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission.
Nograles is a lawyer by profession who obtained his degree from the Ateneo School of Law in 2003. In a relatively short span of time, his sterling achievements affirmed that his profession and values in life have found relevance […]
Co-Sponsorship Speech
Confirmation of Appointment of
Chairman for Commission on Elections
Atty. George Erwin Mojica Garcia
Session Hall, Senate of the Philippines
Mr. President, my dear colleagues, I introduce to you our Nominee with utmost zeal and enthusiasm. It is my pleasure to share with you the many reasons why I stand proud in moving for the confirmation of our Nominee’s appointment as Commissioner of the Commission on Elections.
There is no question that Atty. George Erwin Mojica Garcia is a brilliant election law practitioner and […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda has filed Senate Bill (SB) 247, or the ‘’One Town, One Product Phlippines (OTOP) Program Act of 2022″.
She filed a similar measure during her recent term as Antique congresswoman in the House of Representatives.
Legarda explained that the OTOP promotes local products from a sector and a locality.
A press statement issued by Legarda’s office stated that the four-term senator is known for her deep appreciation and respect for locally-produced products.
‘’She sees the immense value of […]
