Senate Wrap-Up March 4 to 7, 2024

Senate Wrap-Up March 4 to 7, 2024

As the last bastion of democracy, the Senate remains steadfast in its duty to remain independent at all times and to deliver the important legislation that matters to the Filipino people and to the nation. Here are the highlight:

• Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” F. Zubiri vowed to protect the independence of the Senate and to prevent the weakening of the institution.
• The Senate approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2352 or the proposed Jail Integration Ac
• The Senate adopted Concurrent Resolution Numbers 15, 16, and 17 consenting to presidential proclamations granting amnesty to the members of the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa ng Pilipinas/ Revolutionary Proletarian Army/Alex Boncayao Brigade, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, and the Moro National Liberation Front.
• The Senate adopted a resolution commending and congratulating the members of the Senate Lady Defenders team.
• The Senate passed on second reading Senate Bill No. 2386 or the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform (RPVAR) Bill.
• Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva sponsored Senate Bill No. 2587 or the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act.
• The women – and men – of the Senate join the One Billion Rising Dance mob at the Senate grounds
• The Senate and House of Representatives started the Bicameral Conference Committee meeting on the proposed Self-reliant Defense Posture Act.
• The Committee on Rules, chaired by Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, tackled proposed rules on amending the 1987 Constitution.
• The Commission on Appointments confirms the appointments of 46 generals, flag and senior officers
• The Committee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes (Subcommittee on Resolution of Both Houses 6) resumed its hearing on amending the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution
• Sen. Grace Poe led the Committee on Public Services hearing on the legislative franchise applications of electric cooperatives.
• The Senate cited Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy in contempt for his failure to attend the The Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations, and Gender Equality hearing.
• Sen. Cynthia Villar presided over the hearing on bills seeking the adoption of Integrated Coastal Management (ICM)

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