Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson expressed on Monday, September 22 his belief that Congress is the “original sin” behind all the substandard and ghost flood control projects that have turned Filipinos’ lives into a living hell. “Congress is the original sin here. If...
A group of teachers has urged lawmakers to prioritize education over infrastructure projects, particularly flood control programs, as Congress deliberates on the 2026 national budget. The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC), during the September 8 hearing of the House Committee on Basic Education,...
The spokesperson of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) expressed hope that Congress won’t realign the P903-million budget proposed by the OVP for 2026, emphasizing its meagerness compared to other executive departments. Lawyer Ruth Castelo said while they are ready to defend the OVP’s...
Office of the Vice President (OVP) spokesperson Ruth Castelo expressed hopes that Congress will give Vice President Sara Duterte the courtesy of approving the budget without needing to defend it before lawmakers. The Vice President is scheduled to return to the Philippines from The Hague,...
Members of the powerful Commission on Appointments (CA), responsible for confirming or rejecting presidential appointees, swore in and elected officers during its first plenary session on Tuesday, Aug. 26, for the 20th Congress. During Tuesday’s plenary session, August 26, 2025, Senate President...
ILOILO CITY – The province of Iloilo is set to host the National Vegetable Congress for the first time in November. The Panay Organization for Progressive Agriculture (POPA) Agriculture Cooperative and the Department of Agriculture (DA) are preparing to accommodate around 1,500 delegates in...
In a bid to finally put an end to political families reigning in government, senators on Tuesday, August 19 called for a clearer definition of what constitutes political dynasty. Senate Deputy Minority Leader Senator Risa Hontiveros said it is imperative to craft a clear definition of political...
Two senators on Monday, August 4 filed a joint Senate resolution seeking to withdraw or terminate the President’s power to increase, reduce, revise or adjust existing rates of import duty on rice. Senators Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan and Risa Hontiveros filed Joint Senate Resolution No. 2...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said that around 19 to 20 senators are in favor of abiding by the Supreme Court 's ruling on Vice President Sara Duterte 's impeachment complaint. "Karamihan ng sentimyento ng kapwa-senador ko is to abide by the ruling of the Supreme...
If there 's anything that the viral "sabong" watcher should do, it 's to come out and apologize. This was according to Senator Erwin Tulfo, a former member of the House of Representatives, who said that he was very frustrated when he saw the viral photo on social media. During the...
The Senate announced on Tuesday, July 29, its initial roster of committee chairmanships in the nascent 20th Congress. The list shows a mix of seasoned and new lawmakers taking charge of some of the most significant committees in the upper chamber. Senator Rodante Marcoleta, a first-time senator,...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero officially retained his post as Senate President as the 20th Congress formally opened on Monday, July 28, securing majority support from his colleagues in the Upper Chamber. Escudero was reelected by a comfortable margin during the Senate’s first plenary...
