Although the minimum wages in the private sector are being decided upon by the Regional Wages and Productivity Boards, Zubiri noted that they are constrained to issuing only one wage order per year, unless they declare supervening conditions.

Source: https://balita.com/zubiri-economic-growth-should-translate-to-higher-wages/

It is the most detailed among all the other agencies,” said Zubiri, who presided over the budget debates.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1858126/koko-threatens-to-bring-cif-to-supreme-court

Kailangan din po nilang magshare ng biyaya sa ating mga manggagawa,” Zubiri said in an interview with DWIZ over the weekend.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1802441/zubiri-stands-firm-on-p150-wage-hike-through-legislation-nationwide

Pinapa-reinforce na namin ngayon, ” Zubiri said during Senate’s plenary session on Monday.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1776504/senators-want-more-teeth-vs-perjury-lying-witnesses-to-be-detained-at-senates-warehouse

Senate President and CA chairman Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri, who presided over the plenary session Wednesday afternoon, declared the adoption of the resolution.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/03/17/ca-adopts-resolution-feting-filipino-womens-role-in-nation-building/

Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri applauds his colleagues on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, when the Senate adjourned its first session.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1777839/curtains-close-on-senates-first-regular-session

Several senators, in separate statements, rallied behind Zubiri all denying any discussions of replacing him.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1739954/nothing-but-tabloid-gossip-rubbish-zubiri-dismisses-talks-of-leadership-change

The latter simply accepted Villar’s 10 years period and that was the end of that issue, Zubiri recalled.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/06/30/zubiri-insists-no-tampering-with-maharlika-bill/

Zubiri also pointed out that since the request for an inquiry is being discussed in plenary, which is the “supreme authority,” the conduct of the probe is protected under the rules of the upper chamber.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1746663/senate-wants-probe-of-seized-cache-of-firearms-ammo-inside-rockwell-condo

Zubiri said Biazon was a big help to him, assisting him when he was still a majority leader.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1790149/past-present-senators-hail-biazon-gentleman-simple-hardworking-legislator

Zubiri said officials of some European countries messaged him after they saw the gruesome murder of broadcaster Juan Jumalon, who was gunned down while his popular radio program was being livestreamed inside his house in Calamba, Misamis Occidental.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1861711/senators-decry-rising-wave-of-killings-in-ph

Zubiri said the two agencies must solve the energy crisis as it already affects the economy of the area and has also brought inconvenience to residents.

Source: https://balita.com/solons-want-epira-law-amended-amid-recurring-power-outages/

Zubiri told reporters that the committee was aiming to finish its review before the Senate discusses the 2024 budget in the plenary.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1827720/senate-starts-reviewing-budget-proposals-including-intel-funds