Manay Lolit, Tita Cristy set aside political leaning, warm up to ‘dilawan’ Sen. Bam and wife
- February 21, 2019
- Uncategorized
Despite being on the opposite side of the political fence, Sen. Bam Aquino and his wife Timi were warmly welcomed by showbiz talk show hosts Cristy Fermin and Lolit Solis as guests in the initial airing of their online talk show “Take It…Per Minute!” on Tuesday. Sen. Bam...
Sen. Bam: Unabated sugar importation to kill sugar industry, deprive small farmers of livelihood
- February 20, 2019
- Issues, Other Issues
Sen. Bam Aquino stressed that unabated importation of sugar would lead to the death of the sugar industry and affect the livelihood of 90 percent in the sugar farming industry who are land reform beneficiaries. “Nakababahala ang planong ito ng gobyerno na bahain ng merkado ng inangkat na...
Mother of Sen. Bam reveals secret advice to son
- February 20, 2019
- Issues, Other Issues
The mother of Sen. Bam Aquino revealed the secret campaign advice that she has given her son for almost 40 years. According to the 74-year-old Melanie Aquino, the secret language of encouragement that she has always told Sen. Bam, especially when the going gets tough, is “Day one– Unang...
Sen. Bam welcomes Kris Aquino’s support behind free college law
- February 19, 2019
- Uncategorized
Sen. Bam Aquino expressed gratitude to his cousin, actress/TV host Kris Aquino, for supporting his push for free college law that would give a better opportunity for Filipino students to have a better life through education. “Nagpapasalamat po ako kay Ate Kris at sa mga kababayan nating naniniwala...
Sen. Bam calls for independent Senate, asks voters to pick candidates who will amend TRAIN Law
- February 18, 2019
- Issues, Other Issues
Sen. Bam Aquino stressed the need for an independent Senate that will protect the interest and welfare of the Filipino people, and not beholden to those in power. “Ang kailangan po ng ating bayan ay isang Senado na independent, hindi po sunud-sunuran sa mga taong nakaupo at bagkus, kinakampihan...
Sen. Bam on the latest Pulse Asia senatorial survey
- February 15, 2019
- Issues, Other Issues
Dahil sa inyong patuloy na tiwala at suporta ang pananatili ko sa Magic 12 ng Pulse Asia survey. Magsisilbi itong napakalaking inspirasyon sa ating pag-iikot at pag-abot sa ating mga kababayan upang maipaalam sa kanila ang ating nagawa at patuloy pang gagawin sa Senado para sa kanilang kapakanan. Mahaba...
Sen. Bam thanks Senate President Sotto, fellow re-electionist senators for support
- February 15, 2019
- Issues, Other Issues
Nagpapasalamat tayo sa mga kasama nating re-electionist at kay Senate President Sotto sa tiwala, tulong at suporta. Taos-puso po akong nagpapasalamat sa suporta nila sa pagsabatas ng libreng kolehiyo. Dahil po sa ating batas na bunga ng aming pagkakaisa, kahit kapos makakatapos. Ibaiba man po ang...
Sen. Bam: Lower prices of goods, best Valentine’s Day gift to Filipinos
- February 14, 2019
- Bawas Presyo, Consumer Protection, Issues
Reducing prices of petroleum products and goods is the best Valentine’s Day gift to Filipinos burdened by high prices of food and other goods due to the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law, according to Sen. Bam Aquino. “Ang pinakamagandang regalo sa taumbayan ngayong Valentine’s Day ay...
Sen. Bam condemns Maria Ressa’s arrest, says gov’t must follow rule of law
- February 14, 2019
- Issues, Other Issues
Sen. Bam Aquino condemned the arrest of Rappler chief executive officer (CEO) Maria Ressa, calling it a government ploy to silence its critics, including journalists. “Malinaw na pananakot ito sa mga kritiko ng administrasyon,” said Sen. Bam, adding that the arrest of Ressa is a big blow to press...
Sen. Bam: May elections should focus on needs, welfare of Filipino people
- February 13, 2019
- Bawas Presyo, Education, Inclusive Growth, Issues, Other Issues
The May elections should center on addressing the needs and other vital issues affecting the Filipino people, and not on President Duterte, according to Sen. Bam Aquino. “Ang nais sana namin sa kampanyang ito ay hindi lang maging tungkol kay President Duterte o tungkol sa aming walo. Tungkol ito...
Sen. Bam: Independent Senate to safeguard welfare of Filipino people
- February 12, 2019
- Issues, Other Issues
Sen. Bam Aquino warned against a rubber-stamp Senate, stressing that an independent Upper Chamber will ensure that the welfare and interest of the Filipino people are protected. “Hindi ito kampihan sa administrasyon o oposisyon. Dapat kinakampihan natin ang mga Pilipino,” said Sen. Bam, who is running for re-election...
Sen. Bam appeals to Malacanang: Suspend excise tax on fuel ahead of latest oil price increase
- February 11, 2019
- Bawas Presyo, Issues
Sen. Bam Aquino appealed to Malacanang to suspend the excise tax on fuel under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law, ahead of another round of oil price hike this week. “Nakikiusap po tayo kay Pangulong Duterte na isuspinde ang dagdag-buwis sa petrolyo para tulungan ang...