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Senate OKs bill barring public execs’ kin from government contracts
by Neil Jayson Servallos - September 3, 2026 - 12:00am
The Senate unanimously approved on third and final reading a bill barring relatives of public officials up to the fourth civil degree of consanguinity and affinity from securing government contracts, a measure prompted...
Poa disavows liquidation of DepEd funds
by Neil Jayson Servallos - September 3, 2026 - 12:00am
Although he signed the Department of Education’s replies to a state audit on confidential funds, lawyer Michael Poa, Vice President Sara Duterte’s second-in-command at DepEd, yesterday washed his hands...
Witness unaware certification used to justify DepEd secret funds
by Neil Jayson Servallos - September 2, 2026 - 12:00am
An Army officer who helped oversee the military’s Youth Leadership Summit said he had no idea the certifications he issued for the activity would be used by the Department of Education – then...
Senate to DPWH: Finish flood control projects first
by Neil Jayson Servallos - August 31, 2026 - 12:00am
The Senate committee on finance will not approve any new flood control projects for the upcoming fiscal year as it intends to force the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to complete unfinished works...
Bam shuts down Robin on use of aliases
by Neil Jayson Servallos - August 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Sen. Bam Aquino shut down an attempt by fellow impeachment court judge Sen. Robinhood Padilla to rationalize the use of fake names in the liquidation of confidential funds by citing the late senator Benigno Aquino...
Impeach court subpoenas VP, husband’s bank records
by Neil Jayson Servallos - August 27, 2026 - 12:00am
More banks have been ordered to present before the Senate impeachment court the financial records of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband Manases Carpio.
Chiz hopeful impeach trial can end this year
by Neil Jayson Servallos - August 26, 2026 - 12:00am
Impeachment court presiding officer Sen. Francis Escudero yesterday expressed optimism that the chamber would be able to conclude Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial before the end of the year as senators scramble...
Legarda extends medical leave anew
by Neil Jayson Servallos - August 25, 2026 - 12:00am
Sen. Loren Legarda will be absent from the Senate floor until Sept. 2 after she notified the chamber of another extension of her medical leave, Senate Secretary Renato Bantug Jr. confirmed yesterday.
Lacson: Perpetual public office ban possible for inducing perjury
by Neil Jayson Servallos - August 24, 2026 - 12:00am
Public officials who orchestrate false testimonies by inducing others to commit perjury can be prosecuted as principal perpetrators and face a lifetime ban from holding government office, Sen. Panfilo Lacson warned...
‘Hold negligent gun owners criminally liable’
by Neil Jayson Servallos - August 24, 2026 - 12:00am
Sen. Erwin Tulfo is pushing for legislation that would impose criminal liability on negligent gun owners, after a firearm was found inside the bag of a Grade 9 student in Cebu, just days after a deadly school...
Hiring staff for disabled learners pushed
by Neil Jayson Servallos - August 24, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Education (DepEd) should immediately fill 133 newly created personnel positions aimed at strengthening support and specialized services for learners with disabilities, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian...
Don’t lose patience, impeachment court asks public
by Neil Jayson Servallos - August 24, 2026 - 12:00am
Amid swirling speculation targeting the Senate impeachment court, spokesman Reginald Tongol has appealed to the public to hold on and trust the process of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
Impeachment trial moved to afternoon
by Neil Jayson Servallos - August 22, 2026 - 12:00am
To expedite the slightly delayed impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the Senate has reached a consensus to flip its daily schedule, moving regular legislative sessions to the morning to pave the way...
‘Lowering vote threshold may set dangerous precedent’
by Neil Jayson Servallos - August 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Lowering or altering the constitutional threshold of 16 votes required to convict Vice President Sara Duterte poses a dangerous precedent for the Senate impeachment court, whose attendance rules and quorum have come...
Ombudsman subpoenas agencies over Taguig projects
by Neil Jayson Servallos - August 20, 2026 - 12:00am
The Office of the Ombudsman has issued subpoenas to the Department of Public Works and Highways  and several other government agencies to compel the turnover of records concerning illegal reclamation projects...
Lacson questions P1.9 trillion flood control spending
by Neil Jayson Servallos - August 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Despite nearly P2 trillion poured into government flood control projects since 2011, the country continues to be submerged regularly in floods, Sen. Panfilo Lacson lamented, as heavy monsoon rains paralyzed parts...
Senate Oks anti-hospital detention bill
by Neil Jayson Servallos - August 18, 2026 - 12:00am
With a vote of 18-0-1, the Senate has passed a bill that would penalize health care facilities detaining patients over unpaid medical bills.
Tulfo eyes student internet, mobile load discount
by Neil Jayson Servallos - August 17, 2026 - 12:00am
To help families cope with the growing data demands of digital learning, a proposal pushing for a mandatory 20-percent discount on mobile prepaid load, postpaid plans and internet packages for all enrolled Filipino...
GPS coordinates for P107 billion flood projects sought
by Neil Jayson Servallos - August 17, 2026 - 12:00am
To prevent the funding of ghost or non-existent projects, the Senate will require the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to submit exact geographic coordinates and station numbers for projects to be funded...
No secret funds for civilian agencies in 2027 – Senate
by Neil Jayson Servallos - August 17, 2026 - 12:00am
The Senate will maintain its ban on confidential funds for civilian agencies in the 2027 national budget, according to the head of the chamber.
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