In light of the recent water crisis in Manila, “We need to find a sustainable way to use this precious resource.”

“In the interest of sustainable development and a self-reliant energy sector, and to cope with the demands of power while grappling with the reality of climate change, the government must immediately commit to harnessing renewable energy,” then-Senate Committee on Natural Resources chairperson and principal sponsor of the Renewable Energy Act stated in a press release.

“The problem brings to light the urgent need to put in place an integrated water resource master plan for water security,” he said. “With the dry spell getting severe each year, climate change and increasing population, it is imperative that we secure all available and accessible water resources.”

In this light, Angara proposed to amend the Water Code of the Philippines, as well as enforcing the Rainwater Collector and Springs Development Act of 1989. Also proposing to enforce the El Niño action plan for areas in the country affected by drought.

Included in his platforms are addressing issues related to water, energy, and mining. He stated that there is a need to balance the use of natural resources and sustenance for future generations of Filipinos.

He said that there should be cohesive efforts to place water as a basic need whereas he aims to create a Department of Water–proposing to consolidate different functions of water sectors of the country, such as Metro Manila Waterworks and Sewerage System, Local Water Utilities Administration, National Water Resources Board and National Irrigation Administration, for the government to better address and provide solution the water shortage.

“It will be a disaster for everyone if we are to lose our fishing industry and the livelihood and sustenance it provides … I understand the convenience and economics of plastic use. However, we should never let short-term benefits doom us in the long term,” he said.

“Tutol na tutol po ako sa death penalty dahil anti-poor po ang death penalty.. It is not the severity of the punishment but the certainty [of it] that stops crime.”

“Mag-file ako bill na death penalty para sa corrupt na mga pulitiko.”

Voted to extend martial law in Mindanao for the third time until the end of 2019.

“Hindi basta basta na sa-sign away ang mga rights natin of the national territory.”

“Nababahala kami, lalong-lalo na ang mga mangingisda, sa panghihimasok ng Tsina at mga barko ng Tsina sa West Philippine Sea na niyuyurak at talagang nasisira ang ating kalikasan doon”

Has attempted to go to the Scarborough Shoal and plant a Philippine flag with fellow Otso Diretso candidates Samira Gutoc, Florin Hilbay, and Gary Alejano Read to emphasize their advocacy of standing for Filipino fishers.

“It’s really a privilege and a very important time in our history…Mahalaga ito (Bangsamoro Organic Law) para sa ating mga kababayan kasi finally, ang tinatamasa nating suporta para magkaroon ng sarili ring pamamalakad ang ating mga kababayan dito, ay matutuloy na.”

Recently this 2019, Gadon is continuing to clean up his anti-Muslim remarks stating “”I was referring to those creating trouble in Mindanao… ang sinabi ko kanina, walang kinalaman dito ang Islam. Ang sinasabi ko ‘yung nanggugulo. Kahit naman sila mismo ayaw nila doon sa nanggugulo.”

Signed the 2015 committee report on changing Bangsamoro Basic Law’s (BBL) name to the Basic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region along with substantial differences from the draft bill.

“We pin our hopes on the leaders of the new autonomous political entity to change the lives of our Mindanaon brothers and sisters who equally deserve opportunities to be employed, educated and cared for by the government.”

“Regional peace and stability and complementary national measures like the Ease of Doing Business Law will fuel economic development and attract the investments Mindanao needs.”

“Many minors have been preyed upon and dragged into a life of criminality by syndicates, who take advantage of their vulnerability, lack of proper guidance, supervision, and support from the families and communities.”

He emphasized that there are ‘legitimate’ contractualization practices and how we  need to draw a ‘fine line’ between “legitimate outsourcing of what are considered not core services and those that are used by companies simply to cut labor costs.”

She explained that the revenues were collected but the measures for the public’s benefits weren’t immediately implemented, causing the situation to “worsen”.

“Now they are pushing for TRAIN 2, disguised as ‘Trabaho’ (law).  We have to study this thoroughly to make sure that it will not cause us more harm, considering what we are currently going through.”

“Ang isyu dito ay ‘yung mahal ang bilihin ‘yun ang sinabi kanina. Alam niyo ba na ang inflation rate sa bigas nitong taon ng 2017 ay 8%, at ang isda ay 11%. At ang kagulat-gulat ha, ‘yung mga gulay 12%.Anong ibig sabihin nito? Kulang tayo sa produksyon. Walang kinalaman dito yung TRAIN Law.”

“When you criticize TRAIN [law], how come they don’t talk about the income tax exemption of P250,000 which benefitted millions of families? And no one talks about the estate tax, about the simplification of the tax code. […] You ask 10 economists, 9 out of 10 will tell you [it’s] because of global demand…. Siyempre gustong gamitin yan ng ibang partido o indibidwal for political benefit I can’t blame them.”

FT: “Ginawa ni Pangulong Duterte, pag-upo pa lang ho, nasingil pa ‘yung Mighty Tobacco Corporation, nasingil po si Mr. Lucio Tan ng six billion—”

BA: “Eh bakit pa tayo nag-taas ng buwis?”

FT: “Sa dami ho ng pangangailangan nga, gaya ng sinasabi ni senator Bam na free education, sa’n mo kukunin ang pantustos niyan?”

(Bam Aquino furthered that the free tuition had been funded prior passing of TRAIN law.)

“Our minds should be open to reviewing the TRAIN law, and if we imposed an excise tax on an item whose world price can’t be controlled, we should take a hands-off stance.”

“The budget should ensure that our economy will work for everybody, especially the poor, who most need basic services.”

●      “Maka-mahirap na programa ng modernisasyon sa agrikultura na nakasentro naman sa mga pangangailangan sa teknolohiya ng maliliit na magsasaka;

●      “Polisiya sa transportasyon na nakatutok sa paggalaw ng mga tao at hindi sa paggalaw ng mga sasakyan;

●      “Mura at maaasahang internet na bubuksan natin sa mas maraming Pilipino habang hindi sinasakripisyo ang seguridad nila.”

I therefore propose the amendments to the Local Government Code that will accomplish the following:

●      Increase allocation of Internal Revenue Allotment based on performance and its automatic release to local government units (LGUs)

●      Create a Police Youth Reserve Corps to help in peace, order and disaster response

●      Establish and support Community Colleges offering courses attuned to their needs of communities where that are located; LGUs with the most resources will shoulder a greater part of the funding for community colleges, while LGUs with the least resources will receive a greater share of funding assistance from the national government.”

One of the ways the government hopes to achieve this is by maximizing and adopting science, technology and innovation. I often say that I regard myself as a scientist and mathematician, more than a lawyer. Hence, I fully support the development of science, technology, and innovation.

In the upcoming campaign this 2019, I will be espousing the promotion of a “science culture” here in the Philippines, although I know that this topic is not a sexy topic for a campaign. Win or lose, I will follow what I believe, in my heart, is the right thing to do.”

“This is why it is important to equip students with knowledge on mitigating and managing hazards and risks brought by natural disasters like typhoons and earthquakes,” Angara said.

“I therefore propose that the national government allocate funds to a Community Rehabilitation/Recovery Trust Fund for LGUs”.

“I also propose setting up a well-planned system for rehabilitating communities adversely affected by natural and man-made disasters, with the assistance of the private sector, through appropriate tax incentives, and urban renewal programs,” Tolentino said.

“An agricultural revolution is necessary to help revive the agriculture sector and improve the lives of impoverished farmers, who belong to 60 percent of the country’s poorest.”

“There is a need to grant extraordinary powers because current laws do not adequately provide for the means to expeditiously and effectively solve this traffic and congestion crisis. Some laws even create roadblocks to acting promptly.”

“As good corporate citizens, you in the mining sector have a moral obligation to ensure that your extractive activities do as little damage to the environment as possible. The general idea is: when your mine runs out, your company must be able to say that they left the people and the community better than they were when they first began working together.”

“I strongly urge the honorable members of the Philippine Senate to approve the passage of this Gold Bill to ensure the strength of the country’s [GIR] and promote the Philippines’ greater monetary and external sector stability,” Angara, chairman of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, said in his sponsorship speech on Senate Bill (SB) No. 2127.”

“‘Yung sinisipat ko dito matagal na nakabinbin sa Kongreso ‘yung National Land Use Plan natin eh aprubahan na… iliwanag na dito ‘yung mga geohazard maps, kung merong mga certificate of occupancy nila, cancel-cancel na ‘yun … ‘Yung mga mining areas, depende sa prayoridad ng pangulo kung kakanselahin lahat ‘yung mga small-scale dahil nga ‘yung pangyayari sa Cebu.”