In celebration of International Women's Month, Sen. Grace Poe expressed her belief that more women are needed in the workforce, stressing the need for better job opportunities. "We need more women in the labor force. They represent a formidable talent pool and an underutilized resource in the world...
Sen. JV Ejercito has suddenly backed out from opposing the contempt order issued against Kingdom of Jesus Christ Leader Apollo Quiboloy. Ejercito was initially among the five senators who joined Sen. Robinhood Padilla in objecting to the contempt order which included Senators Cynthia Villar, Imee...
Senator Robinhood Padilla will only need to convince three more senators to overturn the contempt order issued against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy. In a press conference, Padilla disclosed that those who have joined him in opposing the contempt order are Senators...
Sen. Imee Marcos has filed a resolution that will look into the propriety of allowing civilians to own semi-automatic rifles. In a statement, Marcos expressed concern that there will be a rise in criminality, terrorism, arms smuggling, and widespread violence in the 2025 elections after the...
‘TOL VIEWS A few days from today, the holiest month for our brother Muslims will begin. Religiously observed by Muslims worldwide, the Ramadan is a time for deeper prayer, reflection and devotion to Alah’s ways and teachings. Islam is the second largest religion in the Philippines, hence, this...
Amid the power outages in Negros Occidental, the Central Negros Electric Cooperative’s problems (CENECO) can be addressed once the new power corporation takes over. Sen. Grace Poe presides over the Committee on Public Services hearing to discuss several measures seeking to provide accessible,...
Sen. Imee Marcos said on Wednesday, March 6, that she will join Sen. Robinhood Padilla in overturning the contempt order made against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. "Kasi parang hindi naman siya tama (I just think it's not right)," she said in a press...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri said on Wednesday, March 6 said it would be a "big challenge" to secure three-fourths or 18 votes in the Senate in pushing to amend the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution. In a press conference, Zubiri said that he even told President Marcos that...
Sen. Francis Tolentino said on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, that China's attempts to challenge the Philippine Maritime Zones Law "are futile and will not deter us from vigorously upholding our rights under international law." "Wala pong karapatan ang China na i-veto ito...Hindi po mapapahinto ng China...
By SENATOR RISA HONTIVEROS It was 2003. I remember getting a call while I was burping my youngest, Sinta, at home. Carrying my then one and a half year old daughter over one shoulder and cradling my cellphone against the other with my jaw, I went out onto the balcony of our duplex to...
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla prayed for harmony as he led the Senate’s opening prayer during the plenary session on Tuesday, March 5. In his prayer, Revilla asked the Lord to replace all bitterness brought by misunderstanding and let it be coated with peace and unity to better serve the...
Sen. Risa Hontiveros said that if the statements of witnesses on money laundering are true, Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy could be considered a "scammer". "Ginagamit ang taus-pusong pananampalataya ng mga taga-sunod niya para makalikom ng milyon-milyong pera. Pati mga OFW...
