Group urges Senate to pass P100 wage hike bill
A group of workers challenged the House to file a counterpart bill to the Senate’s proposed P100 minimum wage hike, which has already passed the second hearing. Senate Bill 2534, …
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Tulfo, ex-president Duterte leads 2025 senatorial survey
Former broadcaster Rep. Erwin Tulfo (ACT-CIS party-list) and former President Rodrigo Duterte are currently leading the run for Filipinos to win the senatorship in the 2025 election. These are the …
Sara Duterte: Those fight against confidential funds fights peace
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 …
BI to defer implementation of revised guidelines on departure formalities
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 …
Migrant Workers Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople dies
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 …
DOH gets P10 billion budget cut for 2023
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. …
Rescued trafficking victim in Myanmar caught again
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 …
DOT to continue using ‘Love the Philippines’ slogan
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 …
Senate employees to receive P50K ‘inflationary allowance’
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 …
2023 national budget presented to the Senate plenary
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 …
Senate begins probe on missing sabungeros
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 …
Senate to probe case of missing cockfight betters
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 …
Proposal to extend 2021 national budget passes 2nd reading in Senate
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 …
Duterte wants to stop investigation into ‘overpriced’ PPEs
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 …
Senate to focus on gov’t corruption – Sotto
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 …
Sotto, Villar argued on issue of physical attendance in Senate
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. …
Senate likely to hold hearing on April 6 about alleged syndicate in DA
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 …
Supreme Court, Senate condemn killings of lawyers
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 …
Indemnification law passes final reading in Senate
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 …
Senators deny favoring any COVID-19 vaccine brand
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 …
Lacson: Malacañang should not interfere with functions of Senate or Congress
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, …
Garin calls Senate blue ribbon report a ‘big joke’
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 …
House bid to allot P10B for toilets, roads blocked in Senate – Drilon
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 …
Lacson: PH will lose against COVID if Duque remains as ‘captain ball’
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 to Chinese expats, foreigners using WeChat app
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 app …
3 BuCor officials jailed in Senate
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 …