Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed a resolution calling on the Senate to investigate the murder of 17-year old Jerhode “Jemboy” Baltazar and urged the Upper Chamber to look into the unabated use of excessive and lethal force by the Philippine National Police (PNP) during anti-crime...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Sunday, August 13 said he sees the necessity of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee launching its own investigation into the questionable reclamation projects in Manila Bay, particularly into the role of the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) in these...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said the cops involved in the killing of 17-year old Jemboy Baltazar should be charged criminally and administratively. Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa (Senate PRIB Photo) At the same time, Dela Rosa said the Philippine National Police (PNP)...
Correction and not torture should be the rule at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) because all Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) have human rights, Sen. Robinhood "Robin" Padilla said on Tuesday, August 8. Sen. Robin Padilla inspects the facilities at the New Bilibid Prisons (NBP) on...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on Wednesday, August 2 assured legislators they are moving to address the gaps in its inspection of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Sen. Risa Hontiveros, head of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and...
Senators on Wednesday, August 2, grilled members of the Philippine National Police’s Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) over the alleged lapses in the raid they conducted on a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Las Piñas City last June. Senators Raffy Tulfo and Risa Hontiveros grill...
Senator Nancy Binay on Tuesday, August 1 pressed the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to require the personal appearance of applicants at consular offices as a non-negotiable prerequisite for some categories of electronic visas or e-visas....
Senator Francis Tolentino on Friday, July 21 urged the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) to still monitor the proceedings at the International Criminal Court (ICC) despite the government’s decision to disengage from the international tribunal. ...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday, July 20 said she finds it “very immature” for the government to disengage communication with the International Criminal Court (ICC) following its decision to pursue its investigation into the drug killings during the Duterte administration....
Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. is yet another government official up in arms over reports the International Criminal Court (ICC) could be issuing warrants of arrest for some duly elected Philippine officials. Revilla has come to the defense of fellow Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa and former president...
The Philippine Senate will only allow Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to be arrested based on a valid arrest warrant issued by local courts, Senate President Juan Miguel F. Zubiri on Wednesday, July. 19, said. Zubiri issued the statement during a TV interview when asked on the possibility of...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said he is resolute to seek another six –year Senate term despite the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to pursue its investigation into the drug killings in the Philippines. Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, chairman of the Senate Committee on Public...