Mr. Chairman, distinguished members of the Commission on Appointments: This Representation as the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs presided over a public hearing this morning to deliberate on the nomination of Mr. RENATO NER DUEÑAS, JR. as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Negara Brunei Darussalam with the ranks and emoluments of Chief of Mission, Class II.
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Mr. President, distinguished colleagues:
I rise today to sponsor Senate Resolution No. 629, honoring and commending this year’s 2026 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos. These are ten individuals whose stories and work remind us of the nobility of public service.
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Mr. Chairman, distinguished members of the Commission on Appointments, this Representation as the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs presided over a public hearing this morning to deliberate on the nomination of one (1) Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary; and the ad interim appointments of three (3) Foreign Service Officers consisting of two (2) Senior Officials promoted to the rank of Chief of Mission, Class II; and, one (1) Senior Official promoted to the rank of Career Minister.
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Mr. President, distinguished colleagues:
Never in our history has our nation sought and demanded a ‘time of healing’ with much fervor and tenacity than we do today — healing from the health crisis which scarred our people; healing from the economic, social, and political distress that, by and large, spoiled our nation.
I rise before you today for a parallel cause: a chance to heal the open wounds brought by our endless battle for peace and unification; an opportune time to embrace back into society those who went beyond the folds of our laws in furtherance of their political beliefs and aspirations.
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Mr. President, fellow members of this august chamber, I have the honor to co-sponsor Senate Resolution No. 838 entitled “Resolution Honoring and Commending the Metrobank Foundation’s Outstanding Filipinos of 2021.”
At a time when the world is facing a grave health crisis, it is on very rare occasions that we find ourselves on the same ground from which hope springs and optimism thrives. Today is one such occasion with the presence of inspirational public servants who are named as Metrobank Foundation’s Outstanding Filipinos of 2021.
Mr. President, we gain high spirits when Filipinos find pride in their work, build avenues for change, and remain on course despite the challenges of our generation. Today’s outstanding teachers, soldiers, and police officers are a testament to this.
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