Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Wednesday, June 1 called on the incoming administration of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. to help free Senator Leila de Lima whom he said is a “feisty lady worthy of our respect.” Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto...
The 24-member Senate on Wednesday, June 1 adjourned sine die the third and final session of the 18th Congress, living behind a list of invaluable service and productive performance that benefited the Filipino people. In his valedictory address, Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III urged the...
The House of the Representatives has adjourned sine die, signaling the end of the third regular session and of the 18th Congress as a whole. Speaker Lord Allan Velasco presides over the 3rd Regular Session of the 18th Congress of the Philippines on June 1 (Photo from House of Representatives...
Northern Samar 1st district Rep. Paul Daza felt compelled to warn the incoming Marcos administration Wednesday, June 1 about a certain group of power players in the Bureau of Customs (BOC) that could "sabotage". Northern Samar 1st district Rep. Paul Daza In his privilege speech Wednesday--the last...
Senator Grace Poe, in a privilege speech, extolled the work and dedication of the Senate officers and her colleagues during plenary session Tuesday, May 31, 2022. “It’s never easy to say goodbye, especially to colleagues you admire and are grateful for. Eight or one-third of the seats around us...
Even an outgoing congressman in Quezon City 5th district Rep. Alfred Vargas believes that the House of Representatives will be in good hands under speakership contender, current Majority Leader Martin Romualdez. Outgoing Quezon City 5th district Rep. Alfred Vargas (Facebook) "I have seen firsthand...
Majority Leader and Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez has finally addressed on Saturday, May 14 the issue on the House Speakership, which appears to be his for the taking. Majority Leader Martin Romualdez (Lakas-CMD Media) This, after several political personalities endorsed him for the top...
In an announcement that would further seal the deal on the matter of the speakership, Pampanga 2nd district Representative and former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has endorsed Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez for the top post in the House of Representatives in the upcoming 19th...
A trio of pro-digital transformation bills will all be on Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte's mind once sessions resume in the House of Representatives after the May 9 polls. (Sergey Zolkin/ Unsplash) Villafuerte said further digitalization should preoccupy lawmakers in the remaining...
Less than seven months away from stepping down, President Duterte has accepted the defeat of his push to "federalize" the Philippines on Friday, Dec. 10 before an international audience. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) Duterte, in his intervention during the virtual Summit for...
Senators Cynthia Villar and Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao remain the wealthiest members of the Senate, according to their Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs) for 2020. Senator Cynthia Villar (Office of Sen. Villar) A summary of the SALNs obtained from the Senate's website Monday,...
Ten members of the Senate had perfect attendance in their plenary sessions during the 18th Congress' second regular session. Senators gather in the Senate plenary in the opening of the 18th Congress' 2nd regular session on July 27, 2020. (Senate PRIB) Senate President Vicente Sotto III, Senate...
