Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, June 27 threw her support to the United Nations human rights experts call for an end to global “war on drugs” saying that the Philippine’s experience itself proves that it is ineffective. Sen. Risa Hontiveros...
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has cautioned the Departments of Health (DOH) and Labor and Employment (DOLE) against hiring nurses who fell short of passing the Philippine Nursing Licensure Exam. Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada answers questions from members of the Senate media during the Kapihan sa...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda reaffirms her commitment to empowering and supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) on International MSME Day on June 27. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda (Senate PRIB Photo) “We recognize MSMEs as the...
FINDING ANSWER The United States request for temporary shelter in the Philippines of some 50,000 Afghans seeking refuge from the Taliban in Afghanistan is beset with controversy. Citing sovereignty and security concerns, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte has raised “vehement...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla on Monday, June 26, filed a resolution seeking a Senate probe into the alleged violation of the peace agreement between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) following a police operation that resulted in the death of seven persons last June...
The Department of Finance’s (DOF) proposed initial five percent monthly contribution rate from the military and uniformed personnel (MUP) is too burdensome for the low-ranking soldiers, especially the enlisted personnel (EPs). Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada disclosed this was part of the main...
Bryan Revilla, son of Senator Bong Revilla and Congresswoman Lani Mercado, recently apologized for the inconvenience caused by his car which caught fire along EDSA over the weekend. He wasn't hurt. He was able to get out of the vehicle relatively unscathed with the help of strangers and traffic...
Senator Risa Hontiveros has facilitated P11.5-million worth of allocations for families and individuals affected by the recent Mayon Volcano eruption in the Province of Albay. Dubbed as the “Mayon 360° Relief Operations," Hontiveros hopes to cover all areas affected by the recent volcanic...
Senator Cynthia A. Villar, chairperson of the Senate agriculture and food committee, is elated with the recognition given by the World Bank (WB) to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) or Republic Act No. 11203 as a "strategic policy reform.” The WB lauded the RTL as "indicative of the true spirit of...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, June 25 urged the public to be wary of finance applications that can be downloaded online on Google Play or Apple Store and other websites but are actually lending applications that victimizes oblivious customers. ...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr. must have a roadmap for deciding to stay on as Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda said. Asked whether there should be a limit for the President to continue staying on as DA chief, Legarda said:...
Why fix something that’s not broken? Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda made the remark as she assured there would be no looming changes in the Senate leadership as senators are supportive of Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren...
