Former Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan answering questions during a press conference (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Is this the kind of example we want to show to children? This was the question former Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan...
Amid the power outages in Negros Occidental, the Central Negros Electric Cooperative’s problems (CENECO) can be addressed once the new power corporation takes over. Sen. Grace Poe presides over the Committee on Public Services hearing to discuss several measures seeking to provide accessible,...
Some senators are alarmed while others expressed caution over the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) decision to allow civilians to own semi-automatic high powered firearms. Sen. Imee Marcos said the PNP is “shooting itself in the foot” as she feared a rise in criminality, terrorism,...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri said on Wednesday, March 6 said it would be a "big challenge" to secure three-fourths or 18 votes in the Senate in pushing to amend the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution. In a press conference, Zubiri said that he even told President Marcos that...
Senator Risa Hontiveros has called on the Senate to look into the series of agrarian reform reversals and land reconsolidation done by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) against several agrarian reform beneficiaries in several parts of the country. Hontiveros lamented that farmers...
OF TREES AND FOREST One of the very first drawings — if you can call it that — I made as a young student was that of an idyllic farm scene. In addition to basic drawings of fruits, vegetables and animals, I would draw a nipa hut with a coconut tree beside it and a perfectly shaped mountain on...
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla prayed for harmony as he led the Senate’s opening prayer during the plenary session on Tuesday, March 5. In his prayer, Revilla asked the Lord to replace all bitterness brought by misunderstanding and let it be coated with peace and unity to better serve the...
Sen. Risa Hontiveros said that if the statements of witnesses on money laundering are true, Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy could be considered a "scammer". "Ginagamit ang taus-pusong pananampalataya ng mga taga-sunod niya para makalikom ng milyon-milyong pera. Pati mga OFW...
While some senators have affirmed their support for the leadership of Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri amid rumors of replacement, some have yet to sign the resolution or statement of support for him. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri (Senate PRIB Photo) At...
A Senate panel on Tuesday, March 5, cited in contempt and requested the arrest of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy for his refusal to testify before the investigation on the human trafficking, sexual abuses, and forced labor allegations hurled against him. Sen. Risa...
The Senate on Monday, March 4 adopted three concurrent resolutions favoring President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s grant of amnesty to various rebel and insurgent groups in the country. The Senate’s concurrence happened less than three months after the President signed the presidential...
The Senate joined the Filipino community on Monday, March 4 in expressing grief over the sudden passing of award-winning actress Jaclyn Jose. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri said during the plenary session that the Senate extends its sincerest condolences to the family of Jose. He added...
