Senators on Monday, July 5, sought a thorough investigation into the military plane crash in Sulu and the immediate release of available assistance to the families of the soldiers affected in the incident. “This is indeed a devastating incident for our Filipino soldiers who brave the frontlines...
At least ₱10.4 billion of social amelioration funds have not been distributed to its rightful beneficiaries during the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao alleged on Saturday, July 3, as he tagged the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in corruption. Boxing...
The Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources has moved to strengthen the Philippines' wildlife conservation and protection law to address the persisting problem in illegal wildlife trade and similar offenses. A Philippine pangolin captured in Balayan, Batangas is rescued by the...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday proposed that another resolution be crafted to complement the approval of a Senate bill that seeks to amend tax regulations governing private schools and institutions. Drilon, during the Senate Ways and Means Committee hearing on Senate Bill No....
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday said he plans to retire from public service when he finishes his term in the Senate after the May 2022 elections. Drilon, who will finish his second consecutive six-year term in the Upper Chamber, said he has no plans to run for a higher post in...
OF TREES AND FOREST Former Senate President Manny Villar I express my condolences to the Aquino family and the entire Filipino nation on the demise of former President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino, III who died and was buried last week. As I said in the statement I issued to the press, I admired the...
Senator Leila de Lima has filed a resolution expressing the Senate’s profound sympathy and sincere condolences to the family of former President Benigno Aquino III who died last week. In filing Senate Resolution No. 764, De Lima said Aquino’s selfess service and love for Filipinos deserve more...
Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Saturday, June 26, filed a resolution seeking to express the Upper Chamber's "profound sympathy and sincere condolences" on the passing of former President Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino III. Former President Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III (Robert...
Opposition senators on Thursday, June 24 mourned the passing of former President Benigno Aquino III saying the Philippines lost an honest and sincere leader who served the country “with the purest of intentions.” “I have lost a dear friend and the nation has lost a gentleman who served his...
Senators on Thursday crossed party lines to offer words of condolences to the family of former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and mourn the death of the former leader. Senator Imelda “Imee” Marcos, a strong political rival of the Aquinos, offered her heartfelt condolences to the...
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III’s “One person, one Facebook account” proposal against troll armies may be difficult to implement without violating the data privacy right of users. Facebook logo Bayan Muna Rep. Ferdinand Gaite made this comment as he pointed out that Facebook is...
OF TREES AND FORESTS Former Senate President Manny Villar Last week, the nation paid tribute to two great Filipinos, separated by more than eighty years, who dedicated themselves to the highest level of excellence and to serving the nation. June 19 was the 160th birth anniversary of Jose Rizal, an...
