Sen. Bam: Debate best platform to enlighten voters, combat fake news and black propaganda
- March 12, 2019
- Issues, Other Issues
As a constant subject of fake news and black propaganda, Sen. Bam Aquino stressed that a debate would be a perfect stage to inform voters about candidates’ accomplishments and their platform and plans for the country. Also, Sen. Bam said the debate will be an opportunity for him to...
Sen. Bam: Ensure fast implementation of subsidy for farmers affected by rice tariffication law
- March 9, 2019
- Issues, Other Issues
Sen. Bam Aquino urged the government to ensure the immediate implementation of subsidy to rice farmer as he expressed concern about the effects of the rice tariffication law on the livelihood of tillers and their families. “Mahalaga na ang ating mga magsasaka, mayroong safety net para sa kanila dahil...
Sen. Bam to gov’t: Put welfare, livelihood Filipino fishermen first
- March 9, 2019
- Issues, Other Issues
Re-electionist Sen. Bam Aquino prodded the administration to defend Filipino fishermen following reports that some of them were prevented by Chinese vessels from fishing or landing on the sandbars around Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea. In a media interview in Pangasinan, Sen. Bam emphasized that the government...
Sen. Bam thanks voters for continued trust amid deluge of fake news
- March 9, 2019
- Issues, Other Issues
Sen. Bam Aquino thanked the Filipino people for their continued trust and support after he landed in the top 12 of the Social Weather Stations (SWS) senatorial survey. “Salamat po sa mga kababayan natin para sa lumalakas na suporta sa kabila ng mga paninira sa akin,” said Sen. Bam,...
Focus on creating jobs for Filipinos, not for illegal aliens — Sen. Bam
Sen. Bam Aquino called on the administration to focus on generating jobs for Filipinos, and not for the Chinese, amid the reported influx of workers from China in the country. “Gamitin sana ni Pangulong Duterte ang pagkasiga niya sa paggawa ng mga trabaho para sa mga Pilipino at mga...
After free college, Sen. Bam focuses on solving unemployment, jobs mismatch
After pushing for the enactment of the Free College Law, Sen. Bam Aquino said he’s focused on addressing unemployment and jobs mismatch through the Trabaho Sigurado Bill. “Pushing for the Job Mismatch Bill or addressing the job mismatch is the necessary best reform after the free college law,” Sen....
Sen. Drilon to fellow Ilonggos: Make Sen. Bam No. 1 senator in Iloilo City
- February 28, 2019
- Issues, Other Issues
Sen. Bam Aquino’s re-election bid in the May elections received a major boost after he was endorsed by Minority Floor Leader Franklin Drilon in his hometown of Iloilo City. In a rally in Iloilo City on Wednesday, Drilon called on his fellow Ilonggos to make Sen. Bam their No. 1 senator in the upcoming...
Sen. Bam: Only an independent Senate can push country forward, protect its citizens
- February 27, 2019
- Issues, Other Issues
Only an independent Senate that is not beholden to anyone will push the country forward as it will work for the interest of the Filipino people, Sen. Bam Aquino stressed. “Kung ang Senado ay sunud-sunuran lamang sa kagustuhan ng administrasyon, walang pipigil sa mga polisiya na nagnanais taasan ang...
Sen. Bam: Gov’t can fund free college even without TRAIN Law, Duterte being misled by economic managers
Sen. Bam Aquino believes the government can fund free college even without the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law, insisting that President Duterte is being fed wrong information by his economic managers. “Hindi po totooong walang pagkukunan ng pondo ang gobyerno para sa libreng kolehiyo at ibang...
Sen. Bam: Like EDSA, May elections give Filipinos chance to fight for future, welfare of families
- February 25, 2019
- Issues, Other Issues
While the 1986 EDSA Revolution paved the way for millions of Filipinos to fight for the future of their families, the May elections will give voters a chance to advance the welfare of their loved ones through the ballot, according to Sen. Bam Aquino. “Milyun-milyong Pilipino noon ang dumagsa...
Sen. Bam: People Power via ballot needed against corruption
- February 25, 2019
- Issues, Other Issues
Thirty three years after a corrupt dictator was ousted, Sen. Bam Aquino stressed that another People Power is needed, this time through the ballot, to ensure that no corrupt candidate will be elected to the Senate. “Kailangang ng People Power sa balota para walang magnanakaw na maluluklok sa posisyon,”...
Sen. Bam: Today’s People Power is Vote Power
- February 23, 2019
- Issues, Other Issues
The People Power of today is Vote Power! This was emphasized by Sen. Bam Aquino as he called on the Filipinos to air their grievances with government through the ballot in the May elections. “Alam kong nakakatakot ngayon, pero kailangan nating ipakita ang ating tapang sa pamamagitan...