The Senate closed up a productive first quarter marked by key legislative initiatives geared towards enhancing government efficiency. Adjourning its session on Wednesday, March 19, among notable accomplishments during the first three months of the year, the Senate passed key measures expanding...
A bill that is seen to address the impact of rising global oil prices inches closer to being felt by Filipinos after the Senate approved it on third and final reading on Tuesday, March 17. Voting 17-0-0, the Upper Chamber approved Senate Bill No. 1982 or An Act Authorizing the President to Suspend...
The Senate is looking to pass next week the bill authorizing the president to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products during national or global economic emergencies. This was after President Marcos certified it as urgent. Yet the Senate cannot sponsor a counterpart bill until the...
The Senate on Monday, March 2, concurred in the ratification of the treaty between the Philippines and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons. Proposed Senate Resolution No. 315 seeks to enable persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) to serve their...
The Senate on Monday, March 2, approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 1823, which resets Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao 's (BARMM) first regular parliamentary elections to the second Monday of September this year. During Monday 's plenary session, 21...
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has lost “almost all” of his committee memberships in the Senate due to his continued absence. “Yes, almost all,” Senate President Vicente 'Tito ' Sotto III told reporters on Wednesday, Feb. 25, when asked if dela Rosa still holds any...
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 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...
The Senate on Monday, February 9 finally approved and adopted the resolution condemning the statements made by the Chinese embassy in Manila which criticized Philippine officials and institutions for defending the country’s national sovereignty. Senate Resolution No. 256 specifically denounced...
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said on Friday, February 6, that the Senate is always prepared to convene as an impeachment court following the transmittal of impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte. Sotto made the statement after House Secretary General Cheloy...
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said on Tuesday, Feb.3, he was told that the Senate presidency had been offered to Senator Loren Legarda by undisclosed members of the minority bloc. In an interview, Sotto said he learned of the alleged offer directly from Legarda herself just “the...
The Senate on Monday, Jan. 26, finalized the membership of the Committee on Ethics and Privileges after electing members from the minority bloc. Before adjourning the plenary session, Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri moved to elect Senators Joel Villanueva, Ronald “Bato” dela...
