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...
Senators on Monday, June 26 affirmed their support to the leadership of Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri, rejecting reports he would be ousted. “There’s no truth to that! Senators are very much satisfied with the leadrship of Senate President Migz Zubiri. In all honesty (his)...
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...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. vowed to sign the controversial Maharlika Fund bill “as soon as I get it,” allaying fears that the proposed sovereign wealth fund could potentially bankrupt pensioners’ fund. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (File Photo/MANILA BULLETIN) “I will...
Senators on Wednesday, June 21 called for a tougher policy on air passengers rights to address the abuses, cancellations and delays in flights besetting travelers. Sen. Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay (Senate PRIB Photo) The call was raised during the Senate Committee on...
Budget carrier Cebu Pacific Air is exerting all efforts to address passenger complaints regarding overbooking and unexplained flight cancellations, officials of the airline assured senators during a hearing on Wednesday, June 21. Sen. Nancy Binay presides over the public hearing of the Senate...
Former Senate President Franklin M. Drilon on Monday, June 19, sought an end to the debate on his observation last week that the first regular season of the 19th Congress was “ [very noisy” and “lacked...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, June 19 filed a resolution calling on the Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to sponsor a resolution before the United Nations (UN) General Assembly calling on China to stop its harassment of Filipino vessels in the West...
Senate officials, past and present, on Monday, June 19, paid their respects to former Senator Rodolfo "Pong" G. Biazon who passed away on June 12, the Philippine Independence Day. BIAZON’S REMAINS ARRIVE AT THE SENATE: The remains of former Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon arrived at the Senate Monday...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Sunday, June 18 expressed his support to former Senate president Franklin Drilon’s recent remarks on the need for the Upper Chamber’s leadership to address criticisms about the lack of decorum of some senators....
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, June 18 renewed his call for the government to fast track reforms in the Philippine education sector to boost Filipinos competitiveness especially in the international market. Sen. Sherwin...
Former Senate President Franklin Drilon on Thursday, June 15 urged the current Senate leadership to bring back the prestige and credibility of the institution, citing the need to address the lack of proper decorum during plenary session and committee hearings. President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri...
