Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri has sought the participation of GCash, PayMaya and other “e-wallet” providers to the Senate’s ongoing investigation into the proliferation of text scams and other cybercrime activities despite the enactment of the SIM Registration Act. Sen....
The Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights on Tuesday, September 5 made a commitment to assist the household helper who sought the Senate’s help in seeking justice against her abusive employers. Sen. Francis Tolentino and Sen. Jinggoy Estrada questions former employer France Garcia...
Senator Risa Hontiveros has sought a Senate probe into the spate of killings involving children and youth, the latest involving a 15-year old who was shot in the abdomen by a police officer. “The violent killings of society’s most vulnerable—our children and youth—many...
Despite the Department of Justice's (DOJ) decision to suspend the implementation of stricter travel guidelines, the Senate will still push through with its plan to conduct a hearing on the issue, Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said on Thursday, August 31. Senate...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri and Senator Pia Cayetano have filed a joint resolution seeking a Senate investigation into the viral road rage incident involving a retired police officer against a cyclist in Quezon City. Cayetano, a cyclist herself, backed a Senate...
A resolution seeking a Senate inquiry into the Philippine government’s efforts to strengthen the country’s anti-trafficking in persons program has been filed in the Senate. In filing Senate Resolution No. 762, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said there is a need to also look into...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, August 25 appealed to the Bureau of Immigration (BI) not to “bully” Filipino travelers who are going abroad when it starts imposing stricter regulations starting next month. Sen. Risa Hontiveros (Senate PRIB Photo) Hontiveros made the appeal after...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday, August 24 welcomed the filing of graft charges against former Undersecretary Lloyd Christopher Lao and two other executives of the Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation who were involved in the controversial overpriced Covid-19 supplies. The Office...
Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed a resolution calling on the Senate to investigate the murder of 17-year old Jerhode “Jemboy” Baltazar and urged the Upper Chamber to look into the unabated use of excessive and lethal force by the Philippine National Police (PNP) during anti-crime...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Sunday, August 13 said he sees the necessity of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee launching its own investigation into the questionable reclamation projects in Manila Bay, particularly into the role of the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) in these...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said the cops involved in the killing of 17-year old Jemboy Baltazar should be charged criminally and administratively. Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa (Senate PRIB Photo) At the same time, Dela Rosa said the Philippine National Police (PNP)...
Correction and not torture should be the rule at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) because all Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) have human rights, Sen. Robinhood "Robin" Padilla said on Tuesday, August 8. Sen. Robin Padilla inspects the facilities at the New Bilibid Prisons (NBP) on...
