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...
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...
The need for US Congress to declare war should there be an armed conflict between the Philippines and China over their West Philippine Sea (WPS) territorial dispute is not absolute. Sen. Imelda "Imee" Marcos (Senate PRIB Photo) This was the assessment of Senator Imee Marcos,...
Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. (Facebook) The House Committee on Ethics and Privileges has finalized its recommendation for a third penalty against the errant Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. This...
The continued discrimination against Filipino Muslim women must end, and this could start with a law mandating the observance of a National Hijab Day. Sen. Robin Padilla (Senate PRIB Photo) Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla stressed this principle on Tuesday, August 15, at the...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said the institutionalization of the Philippine National Games will further strengthen grassroots sports development and provide more opportunities to aspiring athletes. Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go (Senate PRIB Photo) Go, chairman of the...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) A complaint received by the House of Representatives sought the imposition of disciplinary action against Bohol 1st district Rep. Edgardo Chatto for allegedly “exert[ing] influence” over Department...
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) added wrestling’s Alvin Aguilar and volleyball’s Donaldo Caringal as deputy chefs de mission to the Hangzhou 19 th Asian Games that are due to open in 42 days. POC President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino announced on Tuesday, Aug. 8, the appointments...
(MANILA BULLETIN) The House Committee on Appropriations will formally begin to tackle the P5.768-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) on Thursday, Aug. 10 when it hosts the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) for a briefing on the 2024 spending...
The joint Senate Committees on Justice and Human Rights and Public Order and Dangerous Drugs has recommended to impose stiffer penalties against schools that would be involved in hazing-related activities. Sen. Francis Tolentino (Senate PRIB Photo) Sen. Francis Tolentino, in presenting...
New Bilibid Prisons (MB file photo) Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Sunday, August 6 said he will ask authorities of the New Bilibid Prisons (NBP) why they allowed persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) to accept food deliveries through online apps like GrabFood and...
House of Representatives (MANILA BULLETIN) To show that it is serious in ensuring the sustainability of the military and uniformed personnel (MUP) pension system, the House of Representatives formed in plenary on Wednesday night, Aug.2 an ad hoc committee that would handle the matter. Senior Deputy...
