13th Anniversary of the GOCC Governance Act of 2011

June 4, 2024

Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, and dedicated staff of the Governance Commission for GOCCs, good morning. It is an honor to join you today as we celebrate a significant milestone in our nation’s commitment to good governance—the 13th anniversary of the GOCC Governance Act of 2011.
Thirteen years ago, during my second term as Senator, I cast my vote in favor of Senate Bill No. 2640, which subsequently became Republic Act No. 10149, the very Act we commemorate today. Our collective […]

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SB 2666: THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF THE PHILIPPINES ACT

May 27, 2024

Long title: AN ACT INSTITUTING THE CHARTER OF THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF THE PHILIPPINES, REORGANIZING ITS STRUCTURE, DEFINING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR
File: https://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lisdata/4404640013!.pdf

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SB 2662: LIVING WAGE ACT

May 27, 2024

Long title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE STANDARDS FOR A LIVING WAGE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 442, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, AS AMENDED
File: https://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lisdata/4403939995!.pdf

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