AQUINO SPEAKS BEFORE SENATE EMPLOYEES: Amid the heavy criticisms and challenges being faced by the Senate, Sen. Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV urges Senate employees to “push their skills” and help senators pass new policies and bills that would help the country and the people. Aquino exhorted employees to turn trials into opportunities by continuing “to be a beacon of hope for your country.” Aquino was the guest speaker during Monday’s (October 7) flag ceremony. (PRIB photo by ALBERTO CALVELO/07 October 2013).