“We will wait for the Supreme Court’s official order that allowed Secretary Romulo Neri his freedom for the meantime. As co-chairman of the joint committee hearing the NBN investigation, I will discuss with my fellow senators on our next step. “It will be recalled that I, along with Senator Noynoy Aquino, filed with the Supreme […]
Archive for February 6, 2008
Sen. Roxas’ statement on SC Order regarding Neri’s arrest
February 6, 2008Sen. Roxas’ statement on SC Order regarding Neri’s arrest
February 6, 2008“We will wait for the Supreme Court’s official order that allowed Secretary Romulo Neri his freedom for the meantime. As co-chairman of the joint committee hearing the NBN investigation, I will discuss with my fellow senators on our next step. “It will be recalled that I, along with Senator Noynoy Aquino, filed with the Supreme […]
Roxas vows to push for immediate relief thru oil VAT suspension
February 6, 2008Senator Mar Roxas vowed to continue the fight for the suspension of the 12% value-added tax (VAT) on petroleum products, even if the administration has repeatedly rejected the said measure, which seeks to bring immediate relief to commuters and consumers. “Ilang beses nang ni-reject at tinanggihan ng gobyerno ang ating simple ngunit kongkretong panukala para […]
Roxas urges new Speaker: Heal the House
February 6, 2008Senator Mar Roxas urged newly-installed House Speaker Prospero Nograles to seize the moment and shake off embittered partisanship to consolidate the House not behind any interest or faction, but behind the people and their urgent needs. “Let us now stop the conflict of factions and families and get straight to the business of the people […]