LIVE: Senate Session No. 57 | March 17

Описание: The Philippine Senate officially approves on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 1982, which authorizes the President to suspend or reduce the excise tax on petroleum products amid soaring global oil prices. The measure, certified as urgent by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., aims to provide immediate relief to Filipino consumers and the transport sector.

During the session, the chamber also tackled Senate Resolution No. 307 regarding extrajudicial rendition and the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants against former President Rodrigo Duterte. Senators Risa Hontiveros and Francis Pangilinan fiercely opposed the resolution, casting "No" votes and emphasizing the need for justice for the victims of the drug war's extrajudicial killings.

Other legislative measures discussed include the Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill, the Anti-Scalping Bill designed to protect concert and sports fans, the Healthcare Proxy Act, the Enhancing Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act for 4Ps beneficiaries, and the Barrier-Free Tourism Act. Senator Loren Legarda also delivered a privilege speech pushing for the reduction of Value-Added Tax (VAT) on basic necessities, medicines, and electricity.

Chapters:
0:00:00 - Senate tackles suspension of fuel excise tax
0:44:40 - Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill amendments
1:46:35 - Resolution on ICC arrest warrants and extrajudicial rendition
1:57:12 - Sen. Hontiveros votes 'No' to ICC Resolution
2:02:34 - Sen. Pangilinan votes 'No' to ICC Resolution
2:14:04 - President Marcos Jr. certifies Fuel Excise Tax Bill as urgent
2:19:40 - Senate approves Fuel Excise Tax Suspension on 3rd Reading
2:41:20 - Anti-Scalping Bill proposed to protect concert and sports fans
2:49:20 - Healthcare Proxy Act sponsored by Sen. Hontiveros
3:00:33 - Enhancing Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act
3:35:45 - Barrier-Free and Inclusive Tourism Act
3:45:00 - Privilege Speech of Sen. Legarda on VAT reduction

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