State economic managers should also consider forming a Cabinet tourism cluster that would be in charge of addressing the multi-faceted problems of the tourism industry, as well as taking care of the country’s “crown jewels” such as Siargao, Palawan and other tourist destinations. ...
The $500-million military financing pledged by the Untied States to the Philippines would definitely give the country’s defense posture a big boost, especially in defending its territory and maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific region, Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said. In welcoming...
The Senate on Tuesday, July 30, adopted a resolution commending former senator and now Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero led the Upper Chamber in hailing Angara’s appointment as the new chief of the Department of Education...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) would only be considered a success if Congress is able to pass into law the proposed P100 daily minimum wage hike bill. Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri pointed this out stating that the SONA...
Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Monday, July 22 said the so-called “Solid Six” will stay independent and ask that they compose one-fourth of the membership of each committee in the Senate. The former Senate president said his group will raise this in their upcoming meeting...
Senators on Tuesday, July 2 criticized the decision of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) to approve a mere ₱35 daily minimum wage increase for workers in the National Capital Region (NCR). Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero called the move “grossly...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escuderoo said the construction of the New Senate Building had been delayed even before he ordered the suspension. Escudero pointed this out after Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri appealed to his leadership to conduct a Senate inquiry on the matter soon...
Former Senate president Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said he will heed Pope Francis’ order for him to protect the Filipino family as calls for the passage of the bill that calls for the legalization of divorce in the Philippines become loud. Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri meets with Pope...
Senator Loren Legarda on Thursday, May 30 said she is comfortable working with all of her colleagues in the Senate and will continue to work diligently as a member of the Upper Chamber. Sen. Loren Legarda (Senate PRIB Photo) “I always want to work…I’ve been a hardworking senator...
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei—President Marcos bared he knew about the attempt to change the Senate leadership and he was informed "every step of the way" but he did not have a hand on it. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Betheena Unite) "When did I know? The minute…actually it was...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday, May 27 rejected insinuations he is a Palace lackey and that was why he was chosen to replace Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri. “That’s unfair, because nobody ever accused Senator Zubiri of being a palace lackey. That he was...
Former Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Sunday, May 26, welcomed the ratification of three important priority measures that aim to stem corruption, prevent smuggling of agricultural goods and protect the rights of Filipino seafarers. Both the Senate and the House of...
