Sen. Bam joins DA in equipping farmers, fishermen with machinery and vehicles
CASIGURAN, Aurora — Sen. Bam Aquino was invited by the Department of Agriculture (DA) to join the turnover of around P40 million worth of machinery, equipment and vehicles to farmers, fishermen and women’s organizations for the improvement of their livelihood. “Malaki ang maitutulong ng mga kagamitang ito para mapalago...
Sen. Bam to gov’t: Ibasura na ang buwis sa petrolyo!
Sen. Bam Aquino urged the government to support initiatives that aim to stop excise tax on fuel under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law, saying time is running out as lawmakers have just 15 session days remaining for 2018. “Wala nang panahon. 47 days na lang...
Sen. Bam urges Congress to work together on Bawas Presyo Bill as inflation remains high
With inflation unchanged and still beyond the projected target range, Sen. Bam Aquino stressed that government must work together to help Filipinos still suffering from high prices of food and other goods. “Mataas pa rin ang presyo at umaaray pa din and mga pamilyang Pilipino. Bigyan natin sila ng...
Sen. Bam: Pass Bawas Presyo Bill, fix TRAIN Law on top of wage increase
The P25 salary increase for National Capital Region (NCR) cannot stand alone and should be coupled with efforts to lower prices of goods, including the suspension of excise tax on fuel under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law, according to Sen. Bam Aquino. “Parehong dagdag...
Int’l group backs urgent passage of Sen. Bam’s compensation bill for Marawi victims
An international organization is calling for the urgent passage of Sen. Bam Aquino’s measure that seeks to provide monetary compensation to Marawi City residents who lost their homes and other private properties to the siege perpetrated by the ISIS-inspired Maute group last year. According to Francisco Lara, senior adviser...
Sen. Bam still eager to help Filipino families after free college law and 30-plus laws passed
TARLAC CITY — Sen. Bam Aquino visited his hometown of Tarlac on Monday, days after filing his certificate of candidacy for a second term in the 2019 elections, to attend the flag ceremony with Tarlac City officials, led by mayor Cristy Angeles. In his visit, Sen. Bam reiterated that...
Sen. Bam: Additional 87 pesos per day for jeepney drivers if TRAIN excise tax is repealed
Sen. Bam Aquino stands by his “No” vote on the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law, continuing to push for the repeal of the excise tax on fuel for the benefit of drivers of public utility vehicles (PUVs) and commuters. “Hindi sapat ang suspension. Lubusin na natin...
Beneficiaries of Sen. Bam’s reforms celebrate his filing for Senate candidacy
Over 250 supporters of Sen. Bam Aquino flocked to Intramuros to celebrate his accomplishments and express full support behind his bid for a second term in the 2019 elections. Among those who expressed backing for Sen. Bam’s candidacy were Vincent Penaflor and Giovani Valdez, who are currently enjoying free...
Sen. Bam: Excise tax suspension is a win for Filipinos, illustrates value of independent voice
The government’s plan to remove the excise tax on petroleum products in January 2019 is a win for Filipinos and an indication of the importance of having an independent voice in government, according to Sen. Bam Aquino. “Panalo ang pamilyang Pilipino sa pagsuspindi ng dagdag buwis sa gasolina, diesel...
Sen. Bam: January excise tax suspension is small victory against price crisis, a win for Filipinos
Panalo ang pamilyang Pilipino sa pagsuspindi ng dagdag buwis sa gasolina, diesel at iba pang produktong petrolyo sa Enero. Ituloy natin ang pagtutulungan at pagtrabaho sa mga solusyon sa krisis na ito para sa mga kababayan nating nalulunod sa matinding pagtaas ng presyo. Magandang unang hakbang ito...
Sen. Bam, pasok sa Magic 12!
Re-electionist Sen. Bam Aquino made it to the top 12 of the Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey in time for the filing of certificate of candidacy for the 2019 elections. The September 15-23 SWS survey, commissioned by a certain Alde Pagulayan, deputy secretary general of Lakas-CMD, showed that Sen....
Sen. Bam pursigidong magtrabaho kahit target ng fake news
Even with the upsurge of fake quotes and disinformation against Sen. Bam Aquino, the senator remains unfazed and continues to work on reforms to uplift Filipino families. “Hindi naman nawawala ang fake news sa akin, at titindi pa ang pagbaha ng paninira ngayong palapit na ang halalan. Ngunit may...