Senators on Wednesday, July 26, said it is not enough for the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to dismiss from the service police generals and colonels allegedly linked to illegal drug trade. “Firing erring officials is not enough. They...
Optimistic and resolute was how Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada described President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s second State of the Nation Address (SONA). “As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Labor and Employment, I am pleased to learn about the emphasis placed on further...
A Senate without fiscalizers loses its potency and forfeits its credentials as a democratic body, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Monday, July 24, said. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri delivers his speech at the opening of the Senate's Second Regular Session of the 19th Congress...
As the nation gears up to hear President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. deliver his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 24, Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go hopes to hear the country’s leader highlight concrete steps towards a path of inclusive economic recovery. ...
The Senate is ready to hit the ground running and pass priority bills and other key pieces of legislation when it opens the Second Regular Session of the 19 th Congress on Monday, July 24, 2023, according to Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri. ...
Former senator Franklin Drilon on Friday, July 21 called on former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte to fully disclose to the public the issues he had discussed with China’s President Xi Jinping during his recent meeting with the latter. Photo courtesy of...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Thursday, July 20, led the topping-off ceremony for the new Senate building located in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. From left to right: former senator Ralph Recto, former Senate president Vicente Sotto III, Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz"...
Seventy-five (75) percent of Filipinos are in favor of strengthening the military ties between the Philippines and the United States amid the security tension in the West Philippine Sea. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri (Senate PRIB Photo) ...
The Senate will do away with the mandatory use of health masks at the opening day of the Second Regular Session of the 19th Congress on Monday, July 24. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri (Senate PRIB Photo) Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz"...
The Senate will monitor if the automatic deactivation of non-registered Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs) could help address and contribute to reducing, if not eliminating, text scams and other cyber-related crimes, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva on Wednesday, July 12, said....
Senators on Friday, June 30 said the current minimum wage that has been set by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in the National Capital Region which is at P40 is too low for a Filipino family to live on decently. "Hangad natin ang sahod na makapagbibigay ng isang buhay na...
Why fix something that’s not broken? Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda made the remark as she assured there would be no looming changes in the Senate leadership as senators are supportive of Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren...
