The 20th Congress in the Philippines is about to begin, and guess what?
The country’s senators are already racing to file their most important bills—and it’s like each of them is holding a list of dreams they want to turn into real laws!
But what are they really fighting for? And who’s going to help make life better for students, seniors, workers, and families? Let’s break it down!
👩🏫 Senator Loren Legarda: One Tablet for Every Student?
She was the first senator to file her 10 bills—and on top of her list is something many students would love:
“One Tablet, One Student Act!” 🎒💻
She also wants to support:
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Small businesses and jobs (Pangkabuhayan Act)
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Equal rights for unpaid caregivers
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Waste workers’ benefits
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Support for senior citizens who need medicine 💊
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Protection for women and children 👩👧
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Cleaner energy laws 🌱
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Better education systems
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Oceans and fishing economy (Blue Economy Act)
👨⚖️ Senate President Chiz Escudero: No More Secret Bank Accounts?
Senator Chiz wants all government workers to allow full checks on their bank accounts—no more hiding money! 💰🕵️♂️
He also wants:
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Teachers to retire at 60 instead of 65 👩🏫
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Local governments to have more power 💪
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Tax breaks for small businesses 🧾
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Better help for government employees
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Mandatory loans for small businesses
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A new plan to fix old condo buildings 🏢
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A council to help people find the right jobs
👮 Senator Jinggoy Estrada: Monthly Stipends for All Seniors?
Jinggoy wants to give money to every Filipino senior every month:
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₱1,000 for poor seniors
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₱500 for others — and more after 5 years! 👴👵
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Food banks for disasters
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Rainwater collectors 💧
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A stronger disaster response team
🕌 Senator Robin Padilla: Divorce, Prayer Rooms & Higher Wages
Senator Robin filed a bill to allow divorce in the Philippines 😲
He also wants:
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Muslim prayer rooms in public places 🕌
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Legal use of medical cannabis 🌿
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A ₱150 wage increase for private workers 💵
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To ban political dynasties (families that stay in power forever!)
💼 Senator Joel Villanueva: Stop “Endo” and Online Gambling
Joel is fighting to end “endo”—a practice that keeps workers from getting regular jobs. He also wants to:
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Ban all online gambling 🎲🚫
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Protect more workers
🌾 Senator Erwin Tulfo: Ayuda Made Easier & Fix the Rice Law
Erwin wants to review the Rice Tariffication Law and give more control back to the National Food Authority.
He also wants:
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A national land use law 🏞️
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To make ayuda easier to get, with less paperwork ✍️
👨👩👧 Senator Bong Go: 14th Month Pay & Barangay Power
Bong Go wants:
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A 14th month pay for workers 🤑
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Bigger budgets for barangays
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More help for students in college 🎓
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A full Department of Disaster Resilience
🎤 Senator Tito Sotto: Fight Fake News & Reveal Government Secrets
Tito Sotto wants to:
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Pass a Freedom of Information Act 📄
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Stop fake news online ❌📰
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Let moms give kids their surnames
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Make the government system smaller but smarter 🏛️
📚 Senator Bam Aquino: Help Students Get Jobs
Bam Aquino wants to help students not just learn—but also find jobs after school! 🧑🎓➡️👨💼
He filed:
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Free digital textbooks for all
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Support for TES (Tertiary Education Subsidy)
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A law to set up job offices in schools
💬 So What’s Really Going On?
Each senator is rushing to turn their promises into laws—and they’re focusing on issues that matter to real people:
✅ Tablets for students
✅ Pay for seniors
✅ Better wages
✅ Honest government
✅ Stronger disaster response
✅ Help for workers and small businesses
But now the big question is:
👉 Which bills will pass? Who will get left behind? And will these promises turn into action—or just stay on paper? 🤔
