November 5, 2026
I strongly condemn the reported dumping of deceased dogs and cats in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, allegedly involving a pet cremation service provider. The circumstances surrounding this incident are deeply disturbing and demand immediate investigation and accountability.
Our pets are cherished members of our families. For their owners, entrusting their remains to a cremation service is a final act of love and respect. To allegedly exploit that trust, collect payment for services that may not have been rendered, and discard […]
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October 30, 2026
My thoughts and prayers are with our fellow Filipinos in Albay following the eruption of Mayon Volcano, placing lives, homes, and livelihoods at risk.
I urge our national and local authorities to act swiftly and decisively to protect communities at risk, ensure safe and orderly evacuations, and deliver immediate assistance. Evacuation centers must provide safe and dignified shelter, especially for children, older persons, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable members of our communities.
We must also anticipate the possibility of prolonged displacement […]
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June 22, 2026
I am deeply saddened by the tragic shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, where three young lives were lost and seven others were injured. This tragedy comes at a deeply alarming time, following recent incidents of violence involving students in other schools.
I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and offer my prayers for the swift recovery of those who were wounded. Ipinagkakatiwala ng bawat magulang ang kaligtasan ng kanilang mga anak sa […]
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June 17, 2026
The constitutional barrier that gave rise to my serious constitutional objections has now been addressed.
My concern was never about personalities, power, or position. It was about whether I could, in conscience, recognize an act resting on only twelve votes, when the Constitution speaks of a Senate of twenty-four (24) members. Now that thirteen (13) Senators have clearly made that decision, I respectfully implore my fellow Senators to give this matter due respect and allow this institution to move forward. Let […]
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June 6, 2026
Sa mga kapwa ko Pilipino.
Malinaw ang nakasaad sa Konstitusyon.
Walang sinumang Senador ang maaaring lehitimong tumayo bilang Pangulo ng Senado batay lamang sa labindalawang boto. Ito ay pinagtibay sa ilalim ng 1987 Constitution. Sa Article VI, Section 16, Subsection 1 ng 1987 Constitution,
“The Senate shall elect its President by a majority vote of all its Members.”
Ang ibig pong sabihin, makakapag-halal lamang ng isang Senate President kung makakuha siya ng mayoryang boto ng lahat ng miyembro ng Senado.
Ayon sa Konstitusyon, dalawampu’t apat […]
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