Top medical experts said the Vape Bill offers the best chance to end the smoking epidemic that affects more than 16 million adult Filipinos once enacted into law.
After withdrawing his senatorial bid in the May 9 polls, Deputy Speaker Rodante Marcoleta has secured a seat in the House of Representatives after the Commission on Elections granted and approved his nomination to the Social Amelioration and Genuine Intervention on Poverty party-list group.
Deputy Speaker Rodante Marcoleta declared yesterday that contrary to persistent reports, he has not been lobbying for president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to appoint him as secretary of the Department of Energy.
Acting presidential spokesperson and Communications Secretary Martin Andanar (File photo) MANILA - Malacanang on Wednesday congratulated the 12 newly proclaimed senators and expressed hope of being able to work closely with them. "We congratulate the 12 newly proclaimed Senators of the Republic. Our people have elected old and new faces in the Senate, and there is a sense of hope and optimism with the new set of lawmakers," said acting presidential spokesperson and Communications Secretary Martin Andanar in a press statement. He enjoined the newly proclaimed senators to be united in pushing for legislation that will help restore economic growth in the country. "It is now time to move forward after a divisive election campaign and begin the daunting task of speeding up our economic recovery affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Let us work closely together and pray for our nation's success," he added. The 12 winning senatorial candidates are Robin Padilla, Loren Leg