Some senators on Friday, October 25 expressed plans to question key government agencies on their respective budget allocation for flood control projects. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero disclosed his plan while noting how several areas in the country are still submerged in...
Senator Joel Villanueva has expressed optimism over the enactment of the proposed Blue Economy Act, which seeks to sustain the Philippines’ oceanic resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and the health of the country’s ocean ecosystems. Both the House of Representatives and Senate...
The Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality on Monday, September 9, cited dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo in contempt, for the second time. This, after Guo insisted that she is born in Tarlac and not in China and therefore, is a Filipino. ...
Senators on Friday, September 6 said they are anticipating straight and truthful answers from dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo when she faces the Senate's hearing next week, as they criticize how some government officials welcomed her like a celebrity. “We want answers, not a...
Senators on Wednesday, September 4 lauded the efforts of authorities, particularly Indonesian police force, for the successful apprehension of former mayor Alice Guo. “I hail the arrest of Alice Guo in Indonesia. She can now be brought to justice and, hopefully, also shed light on illegal POGO...
Former Senator Richard Gordon on Sunday, September 1 hailed the Office of the Ombudsman’s filing of graft charges against former health secretary Francisco Duque III, former Department of Budget and Management (DBM) undersecretary Christopher Lao and other government officials involved in the...
Resurrecting online cockfighting, or “e-sabong,” would be far worse than defeating Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), Senator Joel Villanueva said. Villanueva pointed out that “e-sabong” directly targets Filipinos from all walks of life. “We have just defeated an...
Senators are now seeking the conferment of the Senate Medal of Excellence to Carlos Yulo for clinching two gold medals in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France have been filed in the Senate. So far, four senators have filed separate resolutions seeking the conferment of the...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. should prioritize the bill seeking to repeal the law taxing Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) operating in the country, Senator Joel Villanueva said on Wednesday, July 31. “Other than the fact that we are responding to the call of...
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...
Contrary to some fears over its impact, the top official from the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) bared on Tuesday, July 30, that the contribution of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) to the Philippine economy is less than half of one percent. Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz”...
Some senators lamented how the billions worth of flood control projects were not felt despite its increasing budget allocation every year. (Noel Pabalate/MB file photo) Senator Grace Poe said that the worsening flooding in Metro Manila appears "not to complement" the increasing budget. "With every...
