September 16, 2025
Mr. President, esteemed colleagues:
The areas beyond national jurisdiction, or the High Seas, cover half of our planet’s surface and comprise two-thirds of the global ocean. These boundless waters are inseparably tied to the health of all seas, including our own coasts.
Once dismissed as barren, the High Seas are now recognized as one of the greatest reservoirs of biodiversity on Earth. They are a treasure trove of marine life, sustain livelihoods, secure our food supply, and anchor the balance of life […]
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September 10, 2025
Mr. President, distinguished colleagues,
It is with great honor that I rise today to co-sponsor the Resolution commending and congratulating the 2025 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos.
Every year, this recognition reminds us that true public service is alive in the everyday acts of our teachers, our soldiers, and our police officers who carry out their duties with integrity, courage, and compassion.
This year’s awardees, educators who nurture young minds, soldiers who safeguard our sovereignty, and police officers who ensure peace and order, embody […]
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September 8, 2025
Mr. President, distinguished colleagues:
Ang tama ay ipaglaban. Ang mali ay labanan. These words capture the essence of Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson’s public service. They are not mere slogans, but a creed he has lived by in more than fifty years of public service as a police officer, humanitarian, and legislator.
On just the twelfth session day of this Congress, while many committees were still preparing to organize, Senator Lacson had already pieced together a puzzle long hidden from the public eye. […]
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September 8, 2025
Mr. President, distinguished colleagues:
The Filipino people have always looked to the Senate as a pillar of our democracy. In times of profound challenges, when our citizens yearn for clarity and wisdom, they expect us to steady the ship and steer it with a clear compass toward safer shores. They do not ask for eloquence alone, but for proof that we can all place country above self, and that we can govern with discipline, foresight, and courage.
Discipline to resist the distractions […]
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September 5, 2025
Being this year’s Guest of Honour at the Frankfurter Buchmesse, the Philippines is at a moment where our narratives, voices, and ingenuity gather and resonate in every listening ear and receptive mind.
Within this landscape of dialogue, openness, and reflection, I welcome you to “Pagtatahip | Winnowing | Windsichten,” an installation created by MeLê Yamomo, Nico D’Alemann, and Jay Yamomo, which brings into focus something deeply familiar to every Filipino.
In the Philippines, we have a tradition called “pagtatahip,” the careful sifting […]
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