Senators have rejected the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s response to the Philippine Senate’s passage of Senate Resolution No. 256 condemning the statements it made against Philippine officials and institutions defending the country’s national sovereignty and maritime rights. Senator Francis...
Filipinos’ satisfaction with Vice President Sara Duterte rose by six points in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from Nov. 24 to 30. The survey, released on Feb. 10, interviewed 1,200 adults nationwide and found that 54 percent of...
China has rejected the Philippine Senate 's resolution condemning the recent public statements made by its embassy in Manila and called it "anti-China." Ji Lingpeng, spokesman for the embassy, alleged that some Philippine lawmakers "repeatedly resort to threats and intimidation against Chinese...
Senators on Tuesday, February 10 mourned the passing of former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., and honored his brand of consultative leadership. De Venecia’s passing was announced by his wife, Pangasinan 4th District Rep. Gina de Venecia, in a social media post. “It is indeed extremely sad...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Tuesday, February 10 that there would be slight changes in the language of the partial report of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on the anomalous flood control projects. According to Lacson, who heads the blue ribbon panel, this is to...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) discussed some of its reforms on Tuesday, Feb. 10, aimed at addressing the alleged money-making scheme involving Letters of Authority (LOAs) within the agency by minimizing human intervention. During the hearing of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, Senator...
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...
Senator Erwin Tulfo said on Monday, Feb. 9, that some members of the majority bloc held a consultation meeting with representatives from the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Office of the Ombudsman, and the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to exchange notes and ideas as the Senate Blue Ribbon...
Senator Imee Marcos denied she initiated moves to unseat Senate President Vicente ”Tito” Sotto III, clarifying she was in fact the last to find out about such plan. Addressing her statement to the Senate leader, the President’s sister said she did not orchestrated any Senate coup and the...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson admitted on Sunday, February 8 that the draft partial committee report of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on the investigation into the anomalous flood control projects is still a work in progress. That is why on Monday, February 9, the...
Senator Erwin Tulfo on Saturday, Feb. 7, said several members of the majority bloc plan to push for amendments to the Blue Ribbon Committee’s report on alleged flood control anomalies, as he noted that a key individual was left out. In an interview on DWIZ, Tulfo said that people were expecting...
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said on Friday, February 6, that the Senate is always prepared to convene as an impeachment court following the transmittal of impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte. Sotto made the statement after House Secretary General Cheloy...