Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa can continue the investigation into the controversial issue hounding the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on Sunday, May 26. Escudero pointed this out as he reiterated that the ongoing probe into the “PDEA...
Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Despite his firm opposition to the proposed amendments to the Constitution’s economic provisions, Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman admitted that the...
Senator Nancy Binay said on Saturday, May 25, that she had no plans to resign as the head of the Senate Committee on Accounts but was told to do so to give way to Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, who immediately wanted to assume the role. "In fact, wala naman akong plano mag-resign noong Monday, but...
A Senate panel has released from detention Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent Jonathan Morales and former National Police Commission (Napolcom) employee Eric "Pikoy" Santiago who were both cited in contempt for lying. The two were released ahead of Congress’ sine die adjournment on...
For Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero, the "burden of proof" is on those who are saying that Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo is not Filipino. During the Kapihan sa Senado on Thursday, May 23, Escudero stated that for now, the presumption that the mayor is Filipino remains based on the...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" wants the Senate and the House of Representatives to cultivate a better relationship first before getting down to business, especially discussing Charter-change (Cha-cha). During the Kapihan sa Senado on Thursday, May 23, Escudero thanked House Speaker Martin...
When it comes to the topic of divorce, Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero is personally more keen on developing annulment and making it both affordable and accessible. "Ang personal stand ko ay ito: mas nais kong palawakin at affordable at accessible yung annulment na nasa family code natin...
The seven “solid” senators who stood behind the leadership of ousted Senate president Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri is now mulling joining the Senate minority bloc. They call themselves as the 'Solid 7' or the group that openly expressed their support to Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri's after...
The Senate won’t be a rubber stamp of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s administration even under his watch, Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on Thursday, May 23. Escudero made the assurance a few days after the changes in the Senate leadership took effect...
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito on Thursday, lauded the Senate's ratification of the bicameral conference committee report on the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Bill. The Senate ratified the bicam report on the measure on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. “Ang panukalang ito...
Senator Grace Poe will now head the Senate Committee on Finance, while Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara will now lead the Committee on Justice and Human Rights. This, after Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero took the helm of the Senate leadership last Monday, May 20, triggering...
Former commander of the Western Command (Wescom) Alberto Carlos denies he knew a telephone conversation he had with a Chinese attaché known as “Col. Li” was being recorded. Carlos told senators during a public hearing conducted by the Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace,...
