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Sen. Marcos: Nothing is done to solve flooding

Posted on: 20 June 2013

Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. has said that the government has failed to do anything to solve the flood problem in Metro Manila. “If we are talking about the problem of the flooding that we have been seeing in …

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Marcos seeks to move observance of Rizal Day from Dec. 30 to June 19

Posted on: 19 June 2013

Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. today announced he would re-file in the coming 16th Congress his bill seeking to move the observance of Rizal Day from December 30 to June 19.

Marcos made the announcement on the occasion of the 152nd birth anniversary of our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal.

The bill is meant to amend Section 26, Chapter 7, Book 1 of Executive Order No. 292, as amended, otherwise known as the Administrative Code of 1987, which specifies regular holidays and nationwide special days in the Philippines.

“June 19, the birthday of our national hero, is a day of celebration of his life and his great contribution to the country’s independence from foreign domination,” Marcos noted.

Marcos said Rizal’s life should be equated with the highest ideals of patriotism, pointing out that his writings have inspired the Filipino nation to advocate the ideals of change through peaceful means.

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Sen. Marcos set to file bill punishing armed groups, military using children in armed conflict

Posted on: 18 June 2013

Armed groups, whether government forces or rebels, found using children in armed conflicts will be punished. This is the essence of a bill providing special protection for children in situation of armed conflict (CSAC) set to be filed by Senator …

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Marcos seeks to revive bill regulating use of plastic bags to help reduce perennial flooding and protect environment

Posted on: 17 June 2013

Following recent floods in Metro Manila with the onset of the rainy season, Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. vowed to re-file in the coming 16th Congress his bill seeking to regulate the use of plastic bags and promote the …

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Marcos seeks safer roads for all; set to re-file bill to deter road rage

Posted on: 14 June 2013

In his bid to make roads safer for both motorists and pedestrians alike, Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. is set to re-file in the coming 16th Congress his bill seeking deter road rage-related crimes. “This bill hopes to once …

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