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Death of Pinoy in Slovenia slammed
by Cecille Suerte Felipe - January 13, 2025 - 12:00am
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian has condemned the reported killing of a Filipina by her Slovenian husband, and is urging the Department of Foreign Affairs to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.
Senate to prioritize passage of 4 key bills
by Cecille Suerte Felipe - January 13, 2025 - 12:00am
Senators will prioritize the passage of four key bills as the Senate is set to resume the third and last regular session, although deliberations will commence tomorrow to give way to the Iglesia ni Cristo’s...
‘INC rally to promote dialogue on unity’
by Cecille Suerte Felipe - January 13, 2025 - 12:00am
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino supported the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s “Rally for Peace,” which he described as an opportunity to have a “dialogue” about unity.
Palace defends inclusion of PNPA, PMA budgets in education
by Cecille Suerte Felipe - January 8, 2025 - 12:00am
Including military and police academies’ funds in the education budget should be looked at with “broader understanding,” Malacañang said yesterday.
Koko joins calls to immediately suspend SSS contribution hike
by Cecille Suerte Felipe - January 7, 2025 - 12:00am
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III joined the call to immediately suspend the hike in contributions to the Social Security System that have taken effect starting Jan. 1, 2025.
PMA, PNPA part of education sector – senator
by Cecille Suerte Felipe - January 6, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) and the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) are part of the education sector, which will receive the largest allocation in the 2025 national budget as mandated by the Constitution,...
Senate to invite military, government officials in drone probe
by Cecille Suerte Felipe - January 5, 2025 - 12:00am
The Senate is poised to invite officials of the military and foreign affairs to help shed light on the investigation into the submersible drone discovered off the waters of Masbate recently, Senate Majority Leader...
Senators back NSC revamp
by Cecille Suerte Felipe - January 5, 2025 - 12:00am
Senators have voiced support for the decision of President Marcos to reorganize the National Security Council, including dropping Vice President Sara Duterte and previous presidents from its list of members.
Removing branding on rice to proceed
by Cecille Suerte Felipe - January 4, 2025 - 12:00am
As part of government efforts to bring down the retail price of rice, the move of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. to remove branding on rice will proceed, despite warnings that it could further sow...
Drilon raises alarm on unchecked pork barrel
by Cecille Suerte Felipe - January 4, 2025 - 12:00am
Former Senate president Franklin Drilon raised alarm over the staggering P731.4 billion in pork barrel allocations across 2024 and 2025, a massive amount that has largely remained unchecked.
‘Address triple planetary crisis this year’
by Cecille Suerte Felipe - January 4, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippines should address this year the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution and loss of biodiversity, according to Sen. Loren Legarda.
Masbate submersible drone probe sought
by Cecille Suerte Felipe - January 4, 2025 - 12:00am
Citing security concerns, Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino is calling for a probe into the submersible drone recently found in Masbate.
Manhunt on for 11,254 foreign POGO workers
by Cecille Suerte Felipe - January 4, 2025 - 12:00am
More than 11,000 foreign workers of shuttered Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hubs are now considered illegal aliens and are being hunted for deportation by immigration authorities.
Metro Manila air pollution exceeds normal quality – EMB
by Cecille Suerte Felipe - January 3, 2025 - 12:00am
Air pollution in Metro Manila exceeded the normal guideline value by 160 percent as haze enveloped skies amid the New Year’s Eve revelry, the Environmental Management Bureau said yesterday.
Marcos urged to delay release of budget ‘pork’ Until after 2025 midterm polls
by Cecille Suerte Felipe - January 2, 2025 - 12:00am
To prevent the use of billions in public funds from being used by politicians for the 2025 elections, President Marcos can classify all Congress-introduced amendments in the 2025 General Appropriations Act as “for...
‘Remove medicine booklet requirement for PWDs, too’
by Cecille Suerte Felipe - December 30, 2024 - 12:00am
After removing the senior citizens’ purchase booklet requirement on their 20-percent discount for medicines, former senator Francis Pangilinan has urged the government to do the same for persons with disabilities...
Senate Blue Ribbon panel marks 2024 with successes
by Cecille Suerte Felipe - December 30, 2024 - 12:00am
The Senate Blue Ribbon committee exemplified its commitment to transparency, accountability and good governance in 2024, according to its chairperson Sen. Pia Cayetano.
Most frugal, highest spenders
by Cecille Suerte Felipe - December 25, 2024 - 12:00am
Sen. Mark Villar, son of property tycoon Manuel Villar Jr. who is listed among the world’s top 200 billionaires, was consistently the most frugal senator in 2022 and 2023.
Inquiries, leadership change at the Senate
by Cecille Suerte Felipe - 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...
Hospitals on alert for holiday heart syndrome
by Cecille Suerte Felipe - December 24, 2024 - 12:00am
Hospitals across the country are on alert for a possible increase in “holiday heart syndrome” illnesses associated with binge eating and alcohol consumption during holidays or long vacations.
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