After a series of hearings on the sexual harassment case involving actor Sandro Muhlach, Senator Robinhood Padilla seeks to update legislation on incidents such as this, filing three bills on the issue. Sen. Robinhood Padilla files three bills following the holding of several hearings of the...
Senators on Wednesday, September 4 lauded the efforts of authorities, particularly Indonesian police force, for the successful apprehension of former mayor Alice Guo. “I hail the arrest of Alice Guo in Indonesia. She can now be brought to justice and, hopefully, also shed light on illegal POGO...
OF TREES AND FOREST I was part of the high-level private sector delegation during the state visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Japan in February 2023. It was a smashing success as the trip produced numerous commercial deals and defense and political arrangements between the two Asian...
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...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero suspended work in the upper chamber on Monday, Sept. 2, due to the inclement weather brought by Tropical Storm Enteng. "In view of the inclement weather caused by Tropical Storm Enteng, Senate President Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero has declared the suspension...
Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr., on Monday, September 2, asked the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to address the imminent hazards brought by Tropical Storm “Enteng” (international name “Yagi”). Revilla, who chairs the Senate Committee on Public Works, tasked the DPWH to...
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"...
Senator Pia Cayetano expressed confidence in the efforts set next year to drill new gas wells that seek to prolong the life of the Malampaya gas project off Palawan province. Senator Pia Cayetano (Senate PRIB photo) During the interpellation of Senate Bill No. 2793 or the proposed Philippine...
The Senate on Wednesday, August 28 has released Jojo Nones, the independent contractor who was allegedly involved in actor Sandro Muhlach’s reported rape case. Photo courtesy of Office of Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Senate President Francis Escudero signed the release order of...
The Senate on Wednesday, August 28 adopted the resolution honoring the life and legacy of former House speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. Former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. holds a copy of Senate Resolution No. 1142 commending and honoring him for his illustrious career and invaluable...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero remains the most trusted and top-performing government official, based on the latest survey results of market research company Tangere. The survey, conducted from Aug. 20 to 22, found that around 50 percent of Filipinos are satisfied with Escudero’s...
OF TREES AND FOREST Araw ng mga Bayani or National Heroes Day was originally commemorated every last Sunday of August. This was based on Republic Act No. 3827 which celebrated the first National Heroes Day on Oct. 28, 1931. When I was Senate President, we passed Republic Act No. 9492 which...
