A controversial contractor accused of delivering kickbacks to some senators has admitted to visiting the office of Senator Erwin Tulfo. Mina Elamparo-Jose, of the WJ Construction, admitted that she visited Tulfo’s office last Aug. 19, 2025 but not for any project related to flood control, but...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday, September 18 said the agency has received reports of more than 100 “ghost” and or “very substandard” projects across the country in the last two weeks. Dizon confirmed this at the continuation of the Senate...
While officials of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) found only three luxury vehicles in the property of the Discayas in Pasig City when they carried out a search warrant, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada disclosed that the controversial couple actually owns 80 vehicles. Estrada...
Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV has called on the Senate to launch an extensive probe into the government’s flood control projects following the massive flooding that affected many parts of the country after several days of continuous rains. Aquino said it is necessary to examine the...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito filed on Tuesday, July 8 a resolution asking the Senate to look into the rapid proliferation of online gambling in the Philippines. In his resolution, Ejercito lamented that online gambling has become a widespread activity among Filipinos particularly...
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla Jr. on Thursday, March 20 admitted that a meeting took place between President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and several Cabinet officials but this was to address rumors of former president...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has called on the Senate to look into the Department of Environment and Natural Resources' (DENR) supposed cancellation of a housing agreement within the Masungi Georeserve in Rizal. Masungi Georeserve (MB file photo) Cayetano, in filing Senate Resolution No. 1323,...
The Senate will look into the alleged complicity of a Bureau of Immigration (BI) officials in the escape of a high-profile South Korean fugitive, Senator Risa Hontiveros said. Hontiveros made the announcement on Monday, March 10, 2025 following the reported rearrest of the said Korean...
Senators on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 slammed the alleged reported existence of “ghost students” in the senior high school (SHS) voucher program of the Department of Education (DepEd). Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed Senate Resolution No. 1316, asking...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino (Senate PRIB) Citing possible implications on national security, Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino has filed a resolution seeking to conduct an investigation, in aid of legislation, into...
Senator Francis Tolentino is pushing for a Senate inquiry into the submersible drone that was discovered by fishermen off the waters of Masbate recently. Tolentino cited the potential serious concerns of its presence on Philippine maritime security and legal compliance. The senator...
For the Senate, the year 2024 saw a dramatic leadership change, a rare appearance of former president Rodrigo Duterte in one of its hearings, and triggering revelations regarding the impact of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) in the country. New Senate Building When it...
