Sen. Bam welcomes CHED’s move to go after SUCs collecting miscellaneous fees
Re-electionist Sen. Bam Aquino welcomed the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) promise to go after state universities and colleges (SUCs) that still collect miscellaneous fees. “Sa ating pag-iikot, nakakarinig tayo na maraming SUCs ang nangongolekta pa rin ng miscellaneous fees kahit mayroon nang batas na nagbabawal dito,” said Sen....
Major transport group endorses Sen. Bam’s re-election bid
A major transport organization in the country has named re-electionist Sen. Bam Aquino as its lone senatorial candidate to support in the May 13 elections. During its Monday’s meeting, the Alliance of Concerned Transport Organizations (ACTO), led by its national president Efren De Luna, formally announced the group’s full...
Sen. Bam: Trabaho Center Bill to help ease burden of finding employment
The Trabaho Center Bill filed by re-electionist Sen. Bam Aquino will help ease the burden and struggles of looking for employment once it is enacted into law. “Pagkatapos ng ilang taong pag-aaral, panibagong kalbaryo naman ang susuungin ng ating mga estudyante para makahanap ng trabaho at makatulong sa kanilang...
Labor group calls Sen. Bam as workers’ ally in the Senate, backs his re-election bid
Support from different sectoral groups continues to pour in for the re-election bid of Sen. Bam Aquino, this time coming from a labor organization representing workers from the public and private sectors. In its 17th General Assembly on Saturday, the Sentro ng mga Nagkakaisa at Progresibong Manggagawa or SENTRO...
Barangay health workers pledge full support for Sen. Bam
Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) from across the country have thrown their full support behind the re-election bid of Sen. Bam Aquino as they believe in his track record in helping the basic sectors of society. In a manifesto signed during its meeting in Legazpi City, the Barangay Health Workers...
Sen. Bam’s re-election bid gets boost from major transport group
The re-election bid of Sen. Bam Aquino received a major boost with the endorsement from one of the major transport organizations in the country. In their meeting in Lipa, Batangas, the National Confederation of Transportworkers Union (NCTU) expressed full support behind Sen. Bam, whom they consider as a dependable...
Sen. Bam backs education reform agenda of teachers’ group, eyes more assistance for educators
Re-electionist Sen. Bam Aquino has committed to push for the welfare of the education sector, including salary increase to teachers and other education support personnel in public and private educational institutions. Sen. Bam underscored his support by agreeing to a pledge of commitment with the Alliance of Concerned Teachers...
Sen. Bam: Support from Filipino people key to good showing in surveys, mock polls
Re-electionist Sen. Bam Aquino made it to the Magic 12 of the recent surveys and mock polls, which he attributed to the growing support and confidence of the Filipino people. “Buong puso tayong nagpapasalamat sa patuloy na suporta at tiwala ng taumbayan sa akin sa kabila ng kabi-kabilang fake...
Sen. Bam vows to work for passage of Trabaho Center Bill to help ensure jobs for graduates
Re-electionist Sen. Bam Aquino has committed to pursue the passage of a measure that will help ensure job availability for K-12 and college students once they receive their diploma. “Kasunod ng pagsusulong natin ng batas sa libreng kolehiyo, nais naman nating tiyakin na may siguradong trabaho ang mga graduate...
Sen. Bam: Inagaw na nga ang ating isla, pati buhangin gusto pang angkinin
Re-electionist Sen. Bam Aquino stressed the need to probe the entry of an African-flagged dredging ship with Chinese crew in Lobo River in Batangas, saying the incident is a clear encroachment of the country’s internal seas. “Inagaw na nga nila ang mga isla natin, pati ba naman buhangin, gusto...
Fellow senators defend Sen. Bam’s role in free college law
Several senators came out to defend the important role of re-electionist Sen. Bam Aquino in the passage of the free college law. Senators Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, Joel Villanueva and Franklin Drilon all stressed the importance of Sen. Bam’s hard work in passing the landmark that is being enjoyed by...
Lawmaker, religious groups: Sen. Bam has virtues of a good public servant
Re-electionist Sen. Bam Aquino has all the virtues and characteristics of a good lawmaker and a public servant, according to a fellow senator and group of religious organizations. In an interview, Sen. Grace Poe described Sen. Bam as a lawmaker with a conscience and a heart for the welfare...