FINDING ANSWERS The elevation of Pablo Virgilio David to the rank of cardinal is certainly appropriate for a towering figure whose legacy of courage ought to inspire admiration and pride among the Filipino faithful. In the rich tapestry of Catholicism, his name now shines brightly as he was among...
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri Dignitaries, legislators, and peace advocates trooped to the old Senate Session Hall at the National Museum of Fine Arts recently for the launch of Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri’s The Road to Peace: Crafting the Bangsamoro Organic Law . Senator Juan...
The Senate on Monday, December 16, concurred with the ratification of the agreement between the Philippines and Japan concerning the facilitation of reciprocal access and cooperation between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Self-Defense Forces of Japan. Senate Resolution No. 1248,...
Senator Imee Marcos appealed to his brother, President Marcos to scrutinize the proposed P6.352-trillion 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) before signing it. "Nananawagan ako sa aking kapatid, ang ating mahal na Pangulong Bongbong - kung mahina ang aking boses mag-isa, ngayon nawa ay marinig...
Although the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) was "taught a lesson" with its zero-subsidy budget, Senator Pia Cayetano expressed her belief that that the action still violated the law. (Photo from the Office of Senator Pia Cayetano) "So siguro naturuan nga ng leksyon (So perhaps we...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa underscored the need to update the 11-year-old Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act (Republic Act No. 10591) in a bid to “further advocate responsible gun ownership and ensure the government’s right to regulate the same". Sen. Ronald...
Two senators are seeking an inquiry into the status of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr.'s amnesty proclamations. Senators Robinhood "Robin" Padilla and Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri cited the agonizing uncertainty facing rebel returnees waiting for the approval of their amnesty applications...
Senators on Thursday, Dec. 12, approved on second reading the bill reorganizing the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) into the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev). Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Economic Affairs,...
The Bicameral Conference Committee has retained the P733-million budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) under the proposed P6.352-trillion 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB). This was disclosed by Senate Finance Committee Chair Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday, December 11, after the...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will get zero subsidy in the P6.352-trillion 2025 national budget. This was according to Senate Finance Committee Chair Senator Grace Poe, citing that they still have their P600 billion reserve fund. "Nakita natin PhilHealth, yung subsidiya na...
FINDING ANSWERS Despite public outcry and reform efforts, corruption remains a big problem in the Philippines. From petty bribery to large-scale plunder of public funds, pervasive corruption has defied solution for decades. Our country still ranks among the corruption-plagued in the world,...
Senator Raffy Tulfo is set to file a resolution to thoroughly investigate the purported price surge and other commuter complaints against Transportation Network Vehicle Services (TNVS), especially Grab Philippines, especially during this holiday season. Tulfo, who chairs the Senate Committee on...
