Senator Pia Cayetano has expressed her belief that the swift passage of Senate Bill (SB) No. 2793, or the proposed Philippine Natural Gas Development Act, would send the strongest signal to investors that there is natural gas waiting to be explored in the Philippines. Senator Pia Cayetano (Senate...
Marawi Compensation Board (MCB) chairperson lawyer Maisara Dandamun-Latiph expressed the need for more plantilla positions in a bid to expedite the processing and issuance of claims to the victim-survivors of the Marawi siege. Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros presides over the Finance...
The controversy surrounding Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) decision to terminate its contract with its current card supplier for the issuance of the National IDs has now caught the eye of the Senate, with a probe looming on the horizon. It has crossed Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko"...
BACOLOD CITY – A 49-year-old purok or community leader passed away on Sunday, August 4, three days after he was injured in a fire in Purok Kingfisher, Barangay 16, this city, on August 1. Fire Supt. Jenny Mae Masip, city fire marshal, identified the victim as Alejandro Tiad. READ:...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero sees nothing wrong in including the Bagong Pilipinas hymn and pledge in the Senate's Monday flag ceremonies. (MB file photo) "I allowed it as I don't find anything wrong (in its intention nor contents) with its inclusion in our Monday ceremonies," he said in...
Former Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri is seeking a tourism master plan from the national government and specific amendments to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) in a bid to address the power woes in the country’s “crown jewels” of tourism. Senator Juan Miguel...
The Sana’a government in Yemen has provided necessary medical assistance to Filipino crew members of MV Galaxy Leader who are exhibiting symptoms of malaria, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. File photo In a memorandum for President Marcos dated July 30, Honorary Consul to Yemen...
The Senate has ratified anew, for the third time, the bicameral conference committee report on the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers on Wednesday, July 31. (MB file photo) Only the minority senators—Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III and Deputy Minority Leader Risa...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III told the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) to follow President Marcos' directive on banning Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) amid concerns that they were merely cloaked under the new name, Internet Gaming Licensees...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III can't seem to grasp the reason behind the call for Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino to resign from Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP). (Senate PRIB photo) Newly-installed PDP President Senator Robinhood Padilla asked Tolentino on Thursday,...
TACLOBAN CITY – A high-ranking official of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed in an encounter with the military on Thursday, July 25, in General MacArthur, Eastern Samar. Brig. Gen. Noel Vestuir, commander of the 802nd Infantry Bridade, identified the fatality as Joel Guarino, alias...
Senators on Thursday, July 18, echoed the support of business groups to the recommendation of government agencies to permanently ban Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs). In a joint statement on Wednesday, July 17, eight organizations, including local business groups, expressed their full...
