Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte reiterated her support for the use of confidential funds by her offices, asserting that those who oppose the allocation of such funds are …
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco on Thursday, ordered all port personnel to defer the implementation of the 2023 Revised Guidelines on Departure Formalities. The instruction follows the announcement …
On Tuesday, senators expressed their condolences for the passing of Migrant Workers Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople, who was renowned for her lifelong commitment to advocating for the rights of overseas …
House Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto has expressed his disappointment over the reduction of P10 billion in the proposed budget for the Department of Health (DOH) for the fiscal year 2024. …
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco expressed his disappointment over reports that a trafficking victim rescued in a scam hub in Myanmar was again caught working for a similar …
The Department of Tourism (DOT) will continue to use its new tourism slogan ”Love the Philippines.” Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco announced this Wednesday in an ambush interview at the 2022 …
As help with expensive goods, Senate staff will reportedly receive a P50,000 “inflationary allowance.” A labor group, “hopefully all” will also have help for minimum wage earners. In Lei Alviz’s …
The Committee Report on the 2023 national budget has been sponsored in the Senate plenary this Tuesday. Senate Committee on Finance chairman Senator Sonny Angara sponsored the committee report. Angara …
The management and crew of the concerned cockpit arenas did not show up for a Senate hearing on the disappearance of sabungeros on Thursday. Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, chair …
The senators are also concerned about the disappearance of the sabungeros, which has reached more than 20. The Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs, headed by Senator Ronald …
The bill that will extend the use of the 2021 national budget has already passed the second reading of the Senate. Only Senator Panfilo Lacson opposed the extension. Before the …
President Rodrigo Duterte wants to suspend the Senate investigation that focuses on the government’s alleged anomalous purchase of medical supplies during the pandemic. “Were the purchases of masks overpriced? Iyon …
As the Senate reconvenes this Monday, Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III assured that the upper chamber would not stop investigating government corruption and shortcomings. “We will continuously seek to …
Sen. Vicente Sotto III and Sen. Cynthia Villa had a heated argument on Thursday about being physically present at the Senate plenary. It took root after lawmakers voted on Sen. …
It is possible that on April 6 or after Holy Week, the Senate will hold a hearing on the alleged “tong-pats” or syndicate within the Department of Agriculture on the …
Following the Supreme Court’s condemnation of the killings of the lawyers, the Senate passed a resolution to ask President Rodrigo Duterte to also act to prevent the killings. The resolution …
The Senate passed the final reading of the vaccination program bill, which included the creation of a “trust fund” to compensate for those injured in the COVID-19 vaccine. Under the …
Two senators denied Friday that the Senate inquiry on the COVID-19 vaccination plan of the national government favors a vaccine brand, contrary to the claims of President Rodrigo Duterte. Senate …
Some senators opposed President Rodrigo Duterte’s statement on the Congress’ investigation into the unregistered COVID-19 vaccine in some Presidential Security Group (PSG) personnel. In a televised briefing on Monday night, …
Former DOH secretary and now Iloilo Representative Janette Garin said Wednesday the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee report, which recommends filing charges against her, is a “big joke.” Garin lambasted Senator …
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said Friday the senate blocked the House of Representatives’ bid to allot P10 billion for the construction of additional toilets and roads. “Ito ang mahabang …
Senator Panfilo Lacson insisted that the country will lose its battle against COVID if Health Secretary Francisco Duque III would not resign. The Palace and Duque already said he would …
Prostitution probe: Filipina teens sold Chinese expats, foreigners using WeChat app A Filipina teenager revealed on Tuesday how they were sold to Chinese expats and foreigners using the Chinese …
The Senate panel on Thursday cited three BuCor Officials in contempt for evading questions from the Senators. Senate justice and human rights committee held Hospital Technical Chief Inspector Dr. Ursicio …
Documents obtained by the senate showed plunder convict Janet Lim Napoles had been released from rape sentence and on good behavior, Wednesday. Napoles was also the alleged mastermind of P10-billion …