Speeches

Explanation of Vote on HB 4244 (RH Bill)

gwp — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 22:22:00 -0700

Mr. Speaker, I vote YES on HB 4244 but I remain with our reservations that I had already mentioned in the nominal voting for its second reading. read more »

November 25: International Day for the Elimination of VAW: A Call to End Poverty, Impunity and Violence Against Women

gwp — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 06:52:26 -0700

I rise today on a personal and collective privilege, enjoining each one of us in this august chamber in the struggle to end violence against women. read more »

Kontra-Mahirap ang 2013 Pambansang Badyet ng Pamahalaang Aquino (Pagpapaliwanag Sa Botong HINDI Sa HB 6455)

gwp — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 01:32:05 -0600

NO ang boto ko para sa HB6455 sapagkat hindi ito ang budget na tutugon sa pangangailangan ng mga maralitang Pilipinong bumubuo sa mahigit 70% ng populasyon. Hindi ito ang tunay na Atas ng Taumbayan dahil sinasalamin ng HB 6455 ang pagtalikod ng pamahalaang Aquino sa kanyang tungkuling itaguyod ang mga serbisyong panlipunan para sa mga mamamayan lalo na sa mga naghihikahos dahil sa kawalan ng trabahong may nakabubuhay na sahod. read more »

Explanation of NO Vote on House Bill 6455 (The General Appropriations Act of 2013)

gwp — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 22:06:19 -0600

Mr. Speaker, this representation votes NO on HB 6455.

The administration and the House sponsors of HB 6455 are wont to call the proposed general appropriations act for 2013 as an ‘empowerment budget’. read more »

Manipestasyon para sa Plenary Hearing ng National Housing Authority

gwp — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 01:59:33 -0600

Narito po ako upang dalhin sa kapulungang ito ang tinig ng mga kababaihang na habang patuloy na hinihigop ng kumunoy ng kahirapan, ay lalo naman silang itinutulak ng pamahalaan pailalim dahil sa mga programang pabahay at relokasyon ng NHA at HUDCC. read more »

No to House Bill 5727: Explanation of Vote on Tobacco Excise Tax

gwp — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:29:56 -0600

The vote for or against House Bill 5727 is not as simple as black and white. It is not a question of whether you are for or against smoking. The rate of the excise tax on tobacco is not the determinant factor influencing people’s penchant for smoking. Massive education and information campaign is the key. read more »

Manipestasyon sa Pag-alis ng VAT sa Langis

gwp — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:24:11 -0600

Narito po ako upang dalhin sa kapulungang ito ang tinig ng mga kababaihang patuloy na hinihigop ng kumunoy ng kahirapan dahil sa patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng langis at mga bilihin.

Tataas na naman ang langis ngayong linggo. Mula noong Marso 8 hanggang sa ngayon, nasa P48.10/litro ang krudo, P57.75/litro ang gasolina at P835 hanggang P919 ang isang 11-kg tangke ng LPG. Kapag naganap ang nakaambang pagtaas ng langis , tinatayang aabot na sa P50.00 ang presyo ng krudo at P60.00 naman ang gasolina. read more »

a call to terminate inequitable 'unli' military treaties between the philippines and the united states

gwp — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 03:16:11 -0600

Honorable lady speaker, distinguished colleagues-- women and men of the House of Representatives, good afternoon.

I rise today on a matter of personal and collective privilege in behalf of Filipino women, children and our families. read more »

A call for urgent action to fight trafficking

gwp — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:23:50 -0700

Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues;

Today, February 14, is Valentines Day.

Amid commercialized confessions of love, romantic dinner dates and amorous dalliances in clubs and bars, allow me to briefly direct your attention to a pressing problem of human trafficking. read more »

Manifestation on the Increased US Military Presence and Intervention

gwp — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:16:13 -0700

Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues:

Over the weekend, the AFP reported successful airstrikes in Sulu which led to the deaths of three suspected leaders of the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) terror network and their supporters. read more »