Category: State of the Nation
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Comelec Issues Guidelines for Eco-Friendly Campaigning in 2025 Midterm Elections
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MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has released guidelines for campaign activities in the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. Outlined in a 32-page resolution issued yesterday, the Comelec encouraged candidates and their supporters to prioritize the use of eco-friendly and recyclable materials for their campaign paraphernalia. The poll body…
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Philippines Set to Be POGO-Free by 2025
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MANILA – By 2025, Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) will be completely eradicated in the Philippines, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s full ban on these establishments. However, the government is preparing for potential “guerrilla operations” that may arise in response to the crackdown. “All licenses are cancelled, so POGO-free…
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Sen. Robin: No More Delays in Fulfilling Promises to Fighters Who Availed of Amnesty
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The government must not waste any more time fulfilling its promises to extend assistance to former fighters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) who availed of the state’s amnesty program. Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla stressed this on Tuesday after chairing a consultative…
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Sen. Robin Appeals to Gov’t for Less Restrictive Treatment of Refugees
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Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla on Thursday appealed to the government to adopt a less restrictive treatment of refugees and stateless persons, especially those displaced by armed conflict, violence, persecution and insecurity. Padilla made the appeal in a message of solidarity at the culminating activity of the 10-year implementation of…
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Sen. Robin Pays Tribute to the Late Sen. Santanina Rasul
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Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla on Friday paid tribute to the late former Sen. Santanina Rasul, who passed away on Nov. 28. Padilla, a Muslim, noted Rasul was the first female Muslim to serve in the Senate. “Inaalala siya bilang isang taga umpisa, tagapagturo, at dedikadong pampublikong lingkod na ang…
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Sen. Robin Sponsors, Pushes Immediate Passage of FOI Bill
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“Sa isang demokratikong pamayanan, wala pong boss kundi ang taumbayan. At bilang tagapaglingkod ng bayan, tungkulin nating tumugon sa mga tanong ng ating mga pinaglilingkuran. Sa panukalang batas po na ito ang bawat Pilipino na humihingi ng impormasyon ay may karapatang mabigyan ng access sa mga tanggapan ng pamahalaan (In…
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Sen. Robin’s Bill to Punish Abusive Debt Collectors
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Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla has filed a bill to punish abusive landing and financing companies that force borrowers to settle their debts through harassment, shaming and similar practices. Padilla filed Senate Bill 2882, after noting RA 9474 (the Lending Company Regulation Act) and RA 7394 (Consumer Act) do not…
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Sen. Robin Bill Creates Basulta Autonomous Region
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A bill filed by Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla seeks to create a new autonomous region for the people of Sulu, following its exclusion from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Padilla filed on Tuesday Senate Bill 2879, which establishes the Basulta Autonomous Region composed of Sulu, Basilan,…
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P9 Billion Pasay City budget for 2025 questioned; call for transparency in health services funding urged
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Pasay City Councilor and Mayoral candidate Wowee Manguerra expressed alarm over the “bloated” budget of the city for 2025, amounting to P9 billion, with a significant portion allocated to the City Health Office and Pasay General Hospital. According to Manguerra, it is puzzling that the Pasay City Government is allocating…
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Sen. Robin, Coast Guard Planning Movie to Debunk Fake News on WPS
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Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla is planning a movie that will inform the public about the West Philippine Sea (WPS), and to drum up support for the Philippine Coast Guard and other agencies involved in defending our territory. Padilla disclosed this on Wednesday during a ceremony aboard the BRP Teresa…
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Sen. Robin Bill Creates Special Province to Ensure Residents’ Right to Vote
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Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla has filed a bill creating a special province in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), to ensure the constitutional right of suffrage for residents there. Padilla filed on Monday Senate Bill 2875 creating the special geographic area to be known as Kutawato province,…
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Sen. Robin Seeks Continued Aid for Muslims Victimized by Marawi Siege
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While he is thankful for the government’s continued efforts to aid victims of the 2017 Marawi siege, Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla called for continued assistance for them. Padilla assured the public that the aid will not be wasted because Muslims, especially the Maranaos, are good at business and can…