Скачать или смотреть LIVE: Senate Session No. 50 | March 2

The Philippine Senate on Monday, March 2, 2026, approved on third and final reading key measures, including the resetting of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) elections (SB 1823), the rationalization of Department of Health (DOH) hospital bed capacities (SB 1508), and a treaty on the transfer of sentenced persons with the United Kingdom (SR 315).

During the session, senators engaged in extensive debates and introduced crucial amendments to Senate Bill 1822, the National Autism Care Support and Inclusion Act. Discussions led by Senators Risa Hontiveros, Joel Villanueva, and Pia Cayetano highlighted the severe shortage of developmental pediatricians in the Philippines and pushed for expanded PhilHealth coverage for persons with autism.

The chamber also passed Senate Bill 1744, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, on second reading after incorporating amendments to strengthen consumer protection.

Chapters:
Opening of the 50th Session
Prayer and Philippine National Anthem
Roll Call and Acknowledgment of Guests
Approval on Third Reading: Proposed Senate Resolution 315 (UK Treaty)
Approval on Third Reading: Senate Bill 1508 (DOH Hospital Bed Capacity)
Approval on Third Reading: Senate Bill 1823 (BARMM Elections Reset)
Explanation of Votes: Sen. Joel Villanueva and Sen. Robin Padilla
Session Suspended to Acknowledge SEA Games Athletes
Consideration of Senate Bill 1822: National Autism Care Support and Inclusion Act
Amendments Period for the Autism Care Bill
Sen. Villanueva on Scarcity of Developmental Pediatricians in PH
Amendments on Health Services and PhilHealth Coverage for Autism
Penal Clause Introduced for Autism Care Bill
Consideration of Senate Bill 1744: Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Amendments Period for the Fair Debt Collection Bill
Approval on Second Reading: Senate Bill 1744
Privilege Hour: Sen. Ping Lacson on Alleged Flood Control Scam
Privilege Hour: Sen. Irwin Tulfo on OFW Safety Amid Middle East Conflict
Interpellation on Middle East Crisis and OFW Repatriation
Privilege Hour: Sen. Raffy Tulfo on Uncollected SSS Contributions
Privilege Hour: Sen. Pia Cayetano on the Dangers of the Vape Law
Interpellation on the Call to Ban Vapes and E-Cigarettes
Sponsorship: Senate Bill 1899 (Curriculum Flexibility Act)
Sponsorship: Senate Bill 1910 (Free OFW Financial Education Act)
Additional Reference of Business and Adjournment

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