Senator Loren Legarda has filed the K to 3 Foundational Learning and Nurturing Care Act which is aimed at tackling the country’s persistent crisis in early education. The proposed bill, Legarda said, primarily seeks to strengthen literacy, numeracy, and socio‑emotional learning during the...
Senator Loren Legarda has filed a measure that seeks to protect the country’s archaeological sites and cultural heritage from commercial exploitation and to align Philippine legislation with international best practices in heritage conservation. In filing Senate Bill No. 1860, Legarda aims to...
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform on Wednesday, February 18 issued a show cause order against Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Director Elizer Salilig to explain his non-appearance in the public hearing. Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, chairman of the...
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Risa Hontiveros said on Monday, February 16, that no senator would be arrested while the Senate is in session. Hontiveros pointed this out after the International Criminal Court (ICC) named Senators Christopher “Bong” Go and Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa as...
Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III, on Saturday, Feb. 14, called the indirect contempt case filed against him by several lawyers, including Ferdinand Topacio, before the Supreme Court (SC) a "nuisance suit" and a "mere publicity stunt". On Friday, several lawyers urged the high court to...
Senator Paolo "Bam" Aquino IV believes that political considerations should take a backseat as Filipinos continue to struggle with urgent issues, including education, jobs, and corruption. When asked about reports that he’s being eyed as a candidate for the 2028 presidential elections, Aquino...
Senators on Thursday, February 12 backed calls to replace the Chinese ambassador in Manila after their embassy spokesperson released fresh tirades against members of the Senate, particularly Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said Ambassador Jing...
Senators have rejected the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s response to the Philippine Senate’s passage of Senate Resolution No. 256 condemning the statements it made against Philippine officials and institutions defending the country’s national sovereignty and maritime rights. Senator Francis...
Filipinos’ satisfaction with Vice President Sara Duterte rose by six points in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from Nov. 24 to 30. The survey, released on Feb. 10, interviewed 1,200 adults nationwide and found that 54 percent of...
China has rejected the Philippine Senate 's resolution condemning the recent public statements made by its embassy in Manila and called it "anti-China." Ji Lingpeng, spokesman for the embassy, alleged that some Philippine lawmakers "repeatedly resort to threats and intimidation against Chinese...
Senators on Tuesday, February 10 mourned the passing of former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., and honored his brand of consultative leadership. De Venecia’s passing was announced by his wife, Pangasinan 4th District Rep. Gina de Venecia, in a social media post. “It is indeed extremely sad...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Tuesday, February 10 that there would be slight changes in the language of the partial report of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on the anomalous flood control projects. According to Lacson, who heads the blue ribbon panel, this is to...
