Outcry after Vape Bill lapses into law
Public interest law group Imagine Law criticized the lapsing of the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act or Vape Bill into law.
Zubiri is the new Senate President
Zubiri was already the acting Senate president and was elected by acclamation. No other candidates for the position were nominated. No objection to his nomination was raised as well. Six senators nominated him for the post.
Escudero set to join Senate majority bloc
Senator-elect and outgoing Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero said he will be a part of the majority bloc in the 19th Congress.
Marcoleta returns as SAGIP Party-list’s representative
Former senatorial aspirant Rodante Marcoleta is returning at the House of Representatives as one of SAGIP party-list’s representatives.
Koko Pimentel willing to be part of the Senate minority bloc
Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III said he is open to becoming a part of the Senate minority bloc in the 19th Congress.