Speeches as of May 2011
Senate Session Hall
Our rich Filipino heritage is our birthright, our identity and our legacy. It is however unfortunate that as we face globalization, many of us have lost our connection with our roots.
May 18, 2011
Privilege Speech : A Tear and Justice for a Fallen Hero of the Forests
Senate Session Hall
Efforts to reverse the despoliation of our environment is not a harmless job for our environmental workers. At times, lives are sacrificed.
May 16, 2011
Co-Sponsorship Speech: Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2011
Senate Session Hall
With advancements in the Internet and other technological media allowing communication to cross geographic and national borders in a matter of seconds, everything has now become reachable with the click of a button. Computers have evolved into a versatile instrument in modern society. Networks of computers have become essential in maintaining and operating vital infrastructure. The use of computers in accessing the internet enabled linkages among individuals and organizations in doing business.
May 11, 2011
Sponsorship Speech : Anti-Discrimination Act of 2011
Chair, Senate Committee on Cultural Communities
Senate Session Hall
Discrimination exists in our society. This is a statement we can either refute - if we want to keep on turning a blind eye to this form of injustice; or accept - if we are to face the reality, thus, this Anti-Discrimination bill that I am putting forward for this Chamber's unanimous support.
May 11, 2011
Sponsorship Speech : People's Survival Fund
Chair, Senate Committee on Climate Change
Senate Session Hall
"An Act Establishing the People's Survival Fund to Provide Long-Term Finance Streams to Enable the Government to Effectively Address the Problem of Climate Change, Amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 9729, otherwise known as "The Climate Change Act of 2009", and for other purposes"
May 10, 2011
