Senator Robinhood Padilla on Monday, February 26 called for a stop to the “Vitamin C” drip controversy surrounding his wife, actress-host Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla. Padilla made the call in a brief interview before the start of the Senate’s 3 p.m. plenary session. ...
Senator Robinhood Padilla’s wife, actress-host Mariel Rodriguez, on Sunday, February 25 apologized to the Senate and the public for receiving a “Vitamin C” drip inside the office of her husband. In her statement, which was posted by Padilla on Facebook, Rodriguez clarified...
Two senators reckoned that the human trafficking, sexual abuses, and forced labor allegations hurled against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy should be brought to court through the filing of the appropriate charges against him. Such was the view given by Senators...
Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay on Friday, February 23 said she is bothered over the reported Intravenous Glutathione (IV Gluta) drip procedure done within the Senate by Mariel Padilla, wife of Sen. Robinhood Padilla. Binay pointed out that the Department of Health (DOH) has already...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said on Friday, Feb. 23, that the fate of Jullebee Ranara and other OFWs who fell victim to injustice should serve as a stark reminder to continuously ensure the safety and welfare of Filipinos abroad. Villanueva lauded the decision of the Kuwaiti appellate...
The Office of Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, February 23 confirmed that the camp of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, leader of the religious sect Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), has already accepted the Senate’s subpoena on Thursday. According to Hontiveros’ office, the organization’s legal...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada expressed his disappointment after leaders of the House of Representatives insisted on their stand on the issue of voting on Charter change. This after Senior Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 3 rd District Rep. Aurelio Gonzales Jr. and Tingog party-list Rep. Jude Acidre...
Several netizens were quite unhappy seeing a photo of Mariel Padilla having a gluta drip session right inside the office of her husband Robin Padilla at the Senate. Some of them were too disconcerted they took to social media to castigate the actress-TV host for what they deemed was a...
The French Senate expressed its continued commitment to defense cooperation as well as to trade partnerships with the Philippines. (Photo courtesy of Senate of the Philippines) This was after the Philippine Senate met with the delegation from the French Senate, who were in the country for a...
The Senate welcomed the recent statement of President Marcos in leading deliberations related to amending the 1987 Constitution. In an interview, Marcos was asked about his preferred mode when it comes to constitutional reforms to which he replied: "The Senate is taking the lead and between the two...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday, February 21 warned Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy he would be arrested should he fails to attend in the next Senate inquiry into the alleged crimes committed by his religious organization. Hontiveros made the remark in...
OF TREES AND FOREST (Part 1) We often come across the term business leaders when we read or listen to the news. The media would frequently go to “business leaders” to get their opinions not just on economic and business issues but national issues in general. But what does it mean...