Hannah L. Torregoza
Escudero to DFA: Make an accounting of OFWs facing legal woes abroad like Mary Jane Veloso
December 20, 2024 8:03 am
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero has called on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to make an accounting of all overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are facing legal woes or languishing in jail abroad.
Gatchalian renews call for firecracker ban amid increasing online selling activities
December 20, 2024 7:44 am
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday, December 20 reiterated his call for a ban on the sale, distribution and use of firecrackers amid an increasing trend of selling of these products and other pyrotechnic devices online.
PhilHealth should utilize surplus funds to expand health packages—Legarda
December 19, 2024 5:23 am
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) should use its surplus funs to expand benefit packages and resolve gaps in public healthcare access, Sen. Loren Legarda said.
‘Let the courts decide’: Dela Rosa, Go ready to face raps
December 19, 2024 12:17 am
Senators Christopher “Bong” Go and Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said they are ready to face any possible charges that would be filed against them now that the House of Representatives’ quad committee has recommended the filing of crimes against humanity complaints against them and former president Rodrigo Duterte.
Revilla to NCSC: Implement Expanded Centenarian Law immediately by January 2025
December 18, 2024 10:11 am
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., on Wednesday, December 18 urged the National Commission of Senior citizens (NCSC) to fully implement the Expanded Centenarian Law or Republic Act 11982 in January 2025.