The Senate on Monday, February 9 finally approved and adopted the resolution condemning the statements made by the Chinese embassy in Manila which criticized Philippine officials and institutions for defending the country’s national sovereignty. Senate Resolution No. 256 specifically denounced...
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Monday, Feb. 2, said he has not heard any complaints or expressions of dissatisfaction regarding his leadership amid coup rumors in the Upper Chamber. In an interview, Sotto said that if there 's something that his colleagues may be unhappy...
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has welcomed the approval of the country’s first nationwide digital connectivity master plan, saying it will provide clearer direction to reforms under the Konektadong Pinoy Act. Cayetano made the statement after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had...
Senator Pia Cayetano on Wednesday, January 21 welcomed the discovery of natural gas at Malampaya East-1 saying this is great news for the Philippine energy sector. “This is great news for our energy security, as this discovery will contribute to price stability,” Cayetano said. She said...
The Supreme Court’s ruling ordering the government to return the P60-billion funds from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) only confirms that the law leaves no room for diversion, Sen. Pia Cayetano said. Cayetano pointed this out as she reiterated her belief PhilHealth funds must...
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday, December 2 called on the government to assure Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa of his rights and due process amid reports of his impending arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC). “It is very important that our justice system in the...
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has chided the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) over its failure to resolve labor cases, saying that despite having improved their internal timelines in recent years, delays across the system...
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano cautioned that the Philippines could face a “double whammy” in its healthcare system if the government does not accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) even as Filipino health workers continue to migrate in search of greener pastures...
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has called out the Department of Health (DOH) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) for misleading the public on the true scope of the No Balance Billing (NBB) policy. According to Cayetano, the term “no balance billing” (NBB)...
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has urged the Senate to increase the budget of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) for 2026, citing its critical role in supporting millions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). During the Senate deliberation on the DMW’s proposed 2026 budget on...
If there 's indeed a warrant of arrest from the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, it should go through a Philippine court. In an interview on Tuesday, Nov. 11, Cayetano said that a local court should have an opportunity. "Hindi pwedeng may laro na...
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Saturday, Nov. 8 called on the Senate leadership to uphold the rule of law and the integrity of the institution following reports that the International Criminal Court (ICC) allegedly issued an arrest warrant against Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa....
