The Senate issued on Tuesday, March 19 an arrest order against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. Signed by Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri, he mentioned that Sen. Risa Hontiveros, who chairs the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender...
OF TREES AND FOREST In my column last week, I wrote about the Villar Farm and how we are raising around 50 carabaos. Sometimes I would get up early in the morning and walk around the farm for my daily exercise. I also take the opportunity to visit the farm animals there and enjoy the fresh carabao...
The Senate on Tuesday, March 12, issued a show cause order against Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy for "unduly refusing to appear despite notices" to the hearings of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality. The document, sent by Senate President...
Citing a ruling by the Supreme Court (SC), Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri said that he will speak with Sen. Risa Hontiveros regarding the issuance of a show cause order to Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy. In an interview on Tuesday, March 12, Zubiri said that this...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri condemned the fatal attack by Houthi rebels on ships plying the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, which led to the death of two Filipino crewmen and injured two more. A photo from the X (formerly Twitter) account of U.S. Central Command shows True Confidence...
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...
OF TREES AND FOREST One of the very first drawings — if you can call it that — I made as a young student was that of an idyllic farm scene. In addition to basic drawings of fruits, vegetables and animals, I would draw a nipa hut with a coconut tree beside it and a perfectly shaped mountain on...
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...
While some senators have affirmed their support for the leadership of Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri amid rumors of replacement, some have yet to sign the resolution or statement of support for him. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri (Senate PRIB Photo) At...
The Senate joined the Filipino community on Monday, March 4 in expressing grief over the sudden passing of award-winning actress Jaclyn Jose. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri said during the plenary session that the Senate extends its sincerest condolences to the family of Jose. He added...
Some senators on Monday, March 4 have confirmed their utmost support for Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri’s leadership. This, after rumors buzzed of Zubiri being replaced by another senior lawmaker in the Upper House—in particular, Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada....
Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara on Wednesday, February 28 welcomed the current moves in amending the 1987 Constitution which is gearing towards the holding of the Charter change (Cha-cha) plebiscite alongside the May 2025 midterm elections. In an interview, Angara, who chairs the Senate...
