Hannah L. Torregoza
Senate honors Sofronio Vasquez for historic 'The Voice US' win
January 20, 2025 12:58 pm
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero led the senators in honoring Sofronio Vazquez, who made history for being the first Filipino and Asian to win the long-running talent show.
Hontiveros willing to accept amendments to anti-teenage pregnancy bill
January 20, 2025 7:37 am
Senate minority leader Senator Risa Hontiveros said she is willing to accept refinements to Senate Bill No. 1979 or the proposed Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Act but insists that there are no provisions in the bill that runs counter to the country’s sex education policies.
Senior citizens urge Senate to pass Universal Social Pension bill
January 20, 2025 6:04 am
The United Senior Citizens (USC) Party-list led by Rep. Milagros Aquino-Magsaysay urged the Senate to expedite passage of the Universal Social Pension bill which, she said, has been languishing in the Senate since 2022.
Gatchalian pushes amendment to Teachers Professionalization Act
January 19, 2025 8:13 am
In filing Senate Bill No. 2840, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said it is imperative to generate quality teachers and improve learner outcomes by also ensuring the country’s education system adapts to modern technological advancements.
Legarda hails Gaza ceasefire deal, reiterates call for peaceful solutions to conflict
January 19, 2025 6:28 am
“This is a moment of hope in the face of an unspeakable tragedy. Families have endured unbearable pain as they lost loved ones to violence, saw their homes reduced to rubble, and were stripped of any sense of safety. I welcome this development and urge all relevant parties to uphold their commitments to the ceasefire and hostage release deal,” Sen. Loren Legarda said.