Sunday, May 29, 2011

‘QUIET’ LAPID AMONG THE BUSIEST SENATORS WITH 239 BILLS FILED


By Christian V. Esguerra, Philippine Daily Inquirer

One of the quietest senators has turned out to be one of the most hardworking. Sen. Manuel “Lito” Lapid has quietly filed a total of 239 measures, placing fifth among the most prolific members of the upper chamber.

The most active senator is Miriam Defensor-Santiago (882 bills filed), followed by Jinggoy Estrada (581), Manuel Villar (539) and Antonio Trillanes IV (394). [FULL STORY]