The Senate has approved on third and final reading the proposed creation of the Bulacan Special Economic Zone and Freeport Act (BEZA). Twenty-two (22) senators gave affirmative votes, there were zero negatives and zero abstentions on Senate Bill No. 2572, sponsored by Sen. Grace Poe,...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, March 18 said the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality has found Kingdom of Jesus Church (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s response to the show cause order issued by the panel as unsatisfactory. Senate...
Quezon 2nd district Rep. David "Jay-jay" Suarez (Screenshot from YouTube live) House Deputy Speaker and Quezon City 2nd district Rep. David “Jay-Jay” Suarez has appealed to the House of Representatives and the Senate to spend the upcoming Holy Week...
The Senate has approved on third and final reading the bill seeking to revive the creation of the Negros Island Region. Passage of Senate Bill No. 2507 into law will pave the way for the merger of the provinces of Negros Occidental, including the City of Bacolod, Negros Oriental and...
The Commission on Appointments’ (CA) Committee on National Defense on Tuesday, March 12 deferred the appointment of Brig. Gen. Ranulfo Sevilla after his estranged wife opposed his ad interim appointment. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri affirmed the CA’s decision on...
Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara said he is confident that the ongoing efforts of the Senate to amend the two decades-old Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) will result to greater implementation of major government projects, acquisition of goods and supplies and reducing, if not...
Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio "Dong" Gonzales Jr. (Facebook) “There will never be a better time than now.” Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. had this to say as he once again appealed to the Senate to push for the amendment of...
The Senate has approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2386 or the proposed Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA). With 23 affirmative votes, zero negative votes and zero abstentions, SB 2386 was approved by the Senate during its plenary session on Monday,...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri has assured the Philippine National Police (PNP) leadership that the Senate will do all legislative means to support the evolving needs of the police force. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri graces the 44th Grand Alumni Homecoming...
Former Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan answering questions during a press conference (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Is this the kind of example we want to show to children? This was the question former Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan...
Some senators are alarmed while others expressed caution over the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) decision to allow civilians to own semi-automatic high powered firearms. Sen. Imee Marcos said the PNP is “shooting itself in the foot” as she feared a rise in criminality, terrorism,...
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...
