Hannah L. Torregoza
‘A monumental stride’: Escudero hails joint venture between Nickel Asia, DMCI Mining Corp. on nickel processing plant
March 06, 2025 7:27 am
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero is optimistic that the joint venture will complement the objectives of Senate Bill No. 2826 which prohibits the export of locally extracted raw minerals.
Tolentino: Jet fighter crash shouldn’t delay AFP Modernization program
March 06, 2025 6:57 am
“This incident should not delay the AFP modernization program. Instead, it should encourage us to pursue the further upgrading of our defense equipment,” Sen. Francis Tolentino said.
Gatchalian calls for deeper probe into death of two pilots who died in crash
March 06, 2025 2:09 am
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and other related government agencies to probe deeper into the recent death of the two pilots who were found dead after the aircraft they were manning reportedly crashed in the mountains of Bukidnon.
Hontiveros to nominate Koko Pimentel as a member of CA
March 05, 2025 7:23 am
“Senator Koko Pimentel, a former Senate President and our current Senate Minority Leader, has the experience to ensure that only the most qualified individuals are appointed to key government positions,” Sen. Risa Hontiveros stressed.
Escudero still won’t rush impeachment trial of VP Sara even with a million signatures
March 05, 2025 6:48 am
“No amount of signatures will amend the law nor convince me to violate it by convening the impeachment court during recess and without complying with the requisite conditions precedent,” the Senate chief said in a statement.