Senate Wrap-Up January 22-27, 2024

Senate Wrap-Up January 22-27, 2024
#SenateWrapUp: The Senators opened the first plenary session of the year with arms swinging as they crossed party lines
to reject sinister attempts to exploit the Philippines’ democratic process. Here’s a recap of the details last week:
• Senators crossed party lines this week to condemn the sinister and underhanded attempts to change the Constitution.
• Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada questioned the timing of the House of Representatives-backed People’s Initiative.
• Sen. Pia Cayetano emphasized the important role of the Senate in legislating proposed bills and resolutions.
• The Senators, led by Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, urged the Filipino people to help safeguard the Constitution in the face of the on-going People’s Initiative during the Jesus
is Lord event.
• Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda called on government officials to work together to free Filipinos from the shackles of poverty during her privilege speech.
• Sen. Robinhood Padilla vowed to file a bill pushing for heavier penalties against law enforcers who mishandle key evidence and violate procedures during investigations.
• Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” F. Zubiri welcomed overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Jimmy Pacheco, who was held hostage by Hamas fighters in Israel for 49 days.
• Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva paid tribute to the framers of the Malolos Constitution.
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Sen. Win Gatchalian reported the findings of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) in the past 12 months.
• Sen. Sonny Angara sponsored a resolution commending De La Salle University (DLSU) for its contribution to the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM2)
• Sen. Pia Cayetano made history as the first woman chairperson of the powerful Blue Ribbon Committee following her election.
• The Committee on Games and Amusement (Subcommittee on P.S. Res. No. 799), led by Sen. Raffy Tulfo, conducted hearings on various games and amusement-related measures.
• The Committee on Justice and Human Rights, chaired by Sen. Francis "Tol" Tolentino, resumed its hearing on proposals for the establishment of additional courts in the Philippines.
• Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada presided over the fourth hearing of the Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development on the labor dispute involving workers of the Liberty
Transport Corporation.
• Sen. Francis “Tol” Tolentino presided over the Special Committee on Maritime and Admiralty Zones’ hearing on various measures seeking to establish the country's archipelagic sea lanes.
• Sen. Risa Hontiveros, chairperson of the Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality, led the investigation on the alleged acts of sexual abuse and human trafficking
by Pastor Apollo Quiboloy and other officials from the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.
• The Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, chaired by Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, probed the so-called “Ayuda Scam” that duped residents in Davao del Oro and Davao del Norte.
• Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda led the opening of the Pinyapel Special Setting exhibit at the Philippine Senate.
• The Committee on Ways and Means, chaired by Sen. Win Gatchalian, conducted a hearing on the proposed Passive Income and Financial Intermediary Taxation Act (PIFITA).
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