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Meralco franchise approval eyed before end of 19th Congress
by Marc Jayson Cayabyab - January 17, 2025 - 12:00am
Sen. Joel Villanueva is hopeful the bill seeking to extend Manila Electric Co. (Meralco)’s legislative franchise will be approved before the end of the 19th Congress.
‘Submersible drone found in Masbate came from China’
by Marc Jayson Cayabyab - January 16, 2025 - 12:00am
The submersible drone found in the waters off Masbate in December came from China, according to the Philippine National Police Maritime Group.
Marcos Jr., Liza host dinner for senators
by Marc Jayson Cayabyab - January 16, 2025 - 12:00am
President Marcos and First Lady Liza Marcos hosted a dinner for several senators and their spouses at the Bahay ng Pangulo on Monday, the same day the religious sect Iglesia ni Cristo held a “rally for peace”...
Senate to prioritize passage of 4 key bills
by Marc Jayson Cayabyab - January 11, 2025 - 12:00am
The Senate will prioritize the passage of four key bills, including the postponement of barangay elections to 2029, before the session adjourns, Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino announced.
Probe SSS contribution hike – Gatchalian
by Marc Jayson Cayabyab - January 9, 2025 - 12:00am
A resolution seeking to probe the mandated contribution rate hike of the Social Security System will be filed by Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian.
PhilATOM bill gains traction in Senate
by Marc Jayson Cayabyab - December 29, 2024 - 12:00am
A bill seeking to create the country’s independent nuclear regulator is gaining traction in the Senate, after it was passed in the House of Representatives last year.
Gains of anti-child labor law lauded
by Marc Jayson Cayabyab - December 27, 2024 - 12:00am
Sen. Loren Legarda lauded the gains of the 2003 Anti-Child Labor Law in reducing the number of Filipino children working in unsafe conditions, but acknowledged that poverty remains an issue.
DOH lauded for scrapping seniors’ medicine booklets
by Marc Jayson Cayabyab - December 27, 2024 - 12:00am
Sen. Bong Go lauded the Department of Health for no longer requiring senior citizens to bring their booklets to avail themselves of 20 percent discount when purchasing over-the-counter medications.
Inquiries, leadership change at the Senate
by Marc Jayson Cayabyab - December 25, 2024 - 12:00am
The public witnessed an eventful 2024 in the Senate, including a dramatic shift in leadership, the rare appearance of former president Rodrigo Duterte as a resource person at a hearing, the explosive revelations...
Senator seeks probe on new ‘wildlife’ banknotes
by Marc Jayson Cayabyab - December 22, 2024 - 12:00am
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III is pushing for an investigation on the issuance of new polymer banknotes that feature the country’s flora and fauna, doing away with the original paper notes with...
Bato, Go ready to face crimes against humanity case
by Marc Jayson Cayabyab - December 20, 2024 - 12:00am
Senators Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Bong Go said they are ready to face a case for crimes against humanity in local courts after the House of Representatives’ quad committee recommended charges...
Fight continues for ‘comfort woman’
by Marc Jayson Cayabyab - December 15, 2024 - 12:00am
Lola Estelita Dy knew that she might not get justice in her lifetime for being repeatedly raped by Japanese soldiers during World War II.
‘P88 billion in taxes lost from 8.5 million fake PWD cards’
by Marc Jayson Cayabyab - December 6, 2024 - 12:00am
The government has lost P88.2 billion in taxes due to the surge of unscrupulous people using fake disability cards to take advantage of the discount and abuse the privilege, a Senate investigation showed.
Philippines to continue upholding international laws – Marcos
by Marc Jayson Cayabyab - December 5, 2024 - 12:00am
In the face of China’s latest aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippines will continue to uphold international laws, push for diplomatic means and deepen cooperation with allies in defending...
Fix motorcycle plates backlog, LTO urged
by Marc Jayson Cayabyab - December 4, 2024 - 12:00am
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino yesterday called on the Land Transportation Office to address the backlog in license plates instead of imposing a deadline on motorcycle riders.
Former senator Nina Rasul, 94
by Marc Jayson Cayabyab - November 30, 2024 - 12:00am
Santanina Rasul, the country’s first Muslim woman senator, passed away on Nov. 28, the Senate announced yesterday. She was 94.
Bato: Nothing seditious in Duterte’s call for military action
by Marc Jayson Cayabyab - November 29, 2024 - 12:00am
Sen. Ronald dela Rosa finds nothing seditious in former president Rodrigo Duterte’s call for the military to step in and fix the “fractured governance” of President Marcos.
CA confirms appointment of DTI Secretary Roque
by Marc Jayson Cayabyab - November 28, 2024 - 12:00am
The Commission on Appointments yesterday confirmed the ad interim appointment of Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque.
Bato defends meltdown; Chiz slams VP behavior
by Marc Jayson Cayabyab - November 24, 2024 - 12:00am
Sen. Ronald dela Rosa defended Vice President Sara Duterte from backlash due to her outburst at President Marcos and his family, saying she was only “human” and was forced to a meltdown because of political...
Senator wants to increase OVP budget
by Marc Jayson Cayabyab - November 23, 2024 - 12:00am
Sen. Joel Villanueva yesterday said he would support calls in the Senate to augment the approved P733.2-million budget of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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