Juan Miguel Zubiri

Juan Miguel Zubiri is a Filipino senator known for his involvement in various legislative initiatives, including efforts to include Sulu in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region and proposals to reorganize the National Economic Development Authority into a new department. He has also been vocal about social issues such as opposing youth sexual education bills due to concerns over age-appropriate content.

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Last updated at April 21, 2025.

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Philippine senators honor Pope Francis with resolution

On Monday, April 21, Philippine senators joined the global outpouring of grief over the passing of Pope Francis, celebrating his legacy as a compassionate leader who championed marginalized communities.
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Comelec says no time for Sulu BARMM plebiscite

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced Wednesday that there is no time left to hold a plebiscite for including Sulu in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
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Philippine lawmakers reconcile bills to create DEPDev

Philippine lawmakers reconciled differences between House Bill No. 11199 and Senate Bill No. 2878 during a bicameral conference committee meeting on Wednesday, aiming to reorganize the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) into a new Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev).
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Zubiri opposes SB 1979, citing youth sex ed concerns

Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri has expressed strong opposition to Senate Bill No. 1979, warning that teaching sexual education to young children could encourage experimentation with sex.
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Marcos hosts dinner for senators at Bahay ng Pangulo

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos hosted a dinner for senators and their spouses at Bahay ng Pangulo on Monday.
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Marcos to sign PHP6.352T 2025 GAB, vetoes some provisions

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will sign the PHP6.352 trillion 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) into law on December 30 at Malacañang Palace, according to an advisory from the Presidential Communications Office.
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Senators Imee Marcos, Zubiri criticize 2025 budget lack of transparency

Two senators, including Sen. Imee Marcos, criticized the lack of transparency in changes made to the proposed 2025 national budget.
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Marcos Jr. orders restoration of P12B cut from DepEd budget

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has instructed the Department of Education (DepEd) to coordinate with Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman to restore a P12-billion cut from DepEd's 2025 budget.
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Zubiri disappointed over DOST budget cut

Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri expressed disappointment over the Department of Science and Technology's (DOST) reduced 2025 budget, which was cut from P49.253 billion to P28.772 billion by conferees from both chambers of Congress.
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CA confirms Jonvic Remulla as DILG secretary

The Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed Jonvic Remulla's ad interim appointment as secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday.
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