Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Monday, August 28 lauded President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for signing into law four significant measures that will have a positive impact on Filipinos socially, economically and culturally. Zubiri is referring to An Act...
Some senators have expressed their committment to continuously pursue creating a special budget for the treatment of indigent cancer patients. The late Secretary Susan "Toots" Ople of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). (MB file photo) Senate...
National Irrigation Administration (NIA) acting chief Eduardo Guillen has admitted to senators that there was indeed corruption within the agency. This as the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, on Thursday, August 24 grilled the NIA over the hundreds of unfinished and substandard irrigation...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday, August 24 welcomed the filing of graft charges against former Undersecretary Lloyd Christopher Lao and two other executives of the Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation who were involved in the controversial overpriced Covid-19 supplies. The Office...
The Senate on Wednesday, August 23 adopted the resolution seeking to honor the life and advocacy of Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) chief Susan “Toots” Ople who died on Tuesday, August 22 at 61 years old. Senate Resolution No. 83 recognizes Ople’s legacy as a dedicated and lifelong...
OF TREES AND FOREST The country received some sobering economic news last week. During the first quarter of the current year, the Philippines was able to sustain its economic recovery and expansion with a GDP growth of 6.4 percent, a growth rate that actually exceeded forecasts. But the second...
A Senate panel on Tuesday, August 22, has cited in contempt two policemen involved in the killing of 17-year old Jerhode “Jemboy” Baltazar and ordered their detention at the Senate. The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, chaired by Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela...
Senators on Tuesday, August 22 mourned the passing of Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople saying the country has just lost a dedicated public servant with a huge heart for Filipinos. “She showed us that true leadership is about kindness and...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go is elated at the Philippines’ upcoming hosting of the FIBA World Cup 2023, saying this would help promote the country for tourism once again. The Senate Committee on Sports chief expressed his unwavering support and optimism for the Philippines' hosting...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – A non-government and business organization in Northern Mindanao opposed the proposed P150 across-the-board daily wage increase in the country as it could be burdensome for the business sector. SENATE President Juan Miguel F. Zubiri answers questions from the media after the...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Senate President Juan Miguel F. Zubiri turned over 53 disaster response and rescue vehicles – the first batch of 81 such vehicles that the Senate chief pledged to the city government and different barangays – here on Friday, August 18. SENATE President Juan...
Senators on Thursday, August 17 welcomed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s decision to appoint Teodoro Locsin Jr. as the Special Envoy to the People's Republic of China for Special Concerns. Former foreign affairs secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. has been named by President...
