Bam Aquino

Bam Aquino is a senator focused on education reform in the Philippines, serving as the chair of the Senate Committee on Basic Education. He supports President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s education initiatives and commits to ensuring government promises are kept through increased funding and reforms. Recently appointed to his committee role, Aquino emphasizes collaborative efforts to improve the country's educational infrastructure and address learning crises in schools.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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Tulfo leads Senate probe on online gambling, seeks full ban

Senator Erwin Tulfo announced on Wednesday that he will lead a Senate investigation into online gambling in the Philippines and expressed confidence in securing a firm position against it.
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Senators Aquino, Pangilinan, Marcoleta, Cayetano, Villar secure committee chairmanships

The Senate has officially assigned committee chairmanships for the 20th Congress, with several majority lawmakers securing their desired positions.
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Marcos vows education reform, senators support

Senators Bam Aquino and Sherwin Gatchalian welcomed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s renewed commitment to prioritize education reforms during his fourth State of the Nation Address.
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Senators urge SC to reconsider Duterte impeachment ruling

Several senators on Monday urged the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling halting the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte due to a technicality.
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Senators Bam Aquino, Kiko Pangilinan join senate majority

Opposition-allied senators Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan have officially joined the majority bloc in the Philippine Senate during Monday's opening session of Congress.
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Senators oppose SC ruling on VP Sara impeachment articles

Several senators have expressed opposition to the Supreme Court's ruling that declared the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional.
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SC halts VP Duterte's impeachment proceedings

The Supreme Court (SC) has halted the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, declaring the House complaint unconstitutional and nullifying the Senate's June session as an impeachment court.
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Sen. Aquino, Ejercito call for probe on flood control funds after P360B allocation

Sen. Bam Aquino and Sen. JV Ejercito are calling for a probe into government flood control projects following widespread flooding caused by three consecutive cyclones and persistent southwest monsoon rains.
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Robredo backs Aquino, Pangilinan's pragmatism

Former vice president and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo said that Senators Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan's efforts to reach out for more allies is not betrayal but a strategic move to strengthen their fight for reforms.
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Kiko Pangilinen undecisive on political alignment

Senator Kiko Pangilinen has yet to make a final decision on his political alignment in the Senate, despite speculation that he and Senator Bam Aquino are joining the majority bloc led by Senate President Chiz Escudero.
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