It’s only a rumor until it becomes a reality. This, according to Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, is how he dismiss reports of a rumored attempt to oust him. “If it’s a rumor it didn’t happen. If it happens then it becomes a reality. But for the meantime, it’s a...
Boracay, arguably the crown jewel of Philippine tourism The proposed measure that seeks to implement a value added tax (VAT) refund mechanism for non-resident tourists in a bid to encourage more spending is now one step away from becoming law. During...
OF TREES AND FOREST One of the proudest moments of my political career was being elected Senate President, first, during the latter part of the 13th Congress, and later at the beginning of the 14th Congress. It was truly an honor to be chosen by my esteemed colleagues to lead the upper chamber of...
The Senate women and children’s panel on Tuesday, September 24, convened for an executive session after dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo promised to reveal “the most guilty” behind the crimes linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). This was after Sen. Joseph...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday, September 24, expressed his belief that the Philippines entering into security agreements with its allies is an effective deterrence to the acts of aggression of China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Last July 8, the Philippines signed the...
Yang Jian Xin, aka Tony Yang, on Tuesday, September 24 faced the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality on Tuesday, September 24 to answer senators’ questions regarding his alleged links to the human trafficking and other illegal activities of Philippine...
(Unsplash) Hommittee on Ways and Means chairperson and Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda said he will push the House of Representatives to adopt the proposed Senate measure that seeks to implement a value added tax (VAT) refund mechanism for tourists to...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Monday, September 23, denied rumors he is replacing Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero as head of the Upper Chamber. Estrada said as far as he is concerned, he is comfortable with the present Senate leadership. ...
Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri hailed Japanese companies' commitment to expanding their investments in the Philippines ahead of the anticipated passage of the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) Act. Senate...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano renewed his pitch for the proposed Philippine Natural Gas Development Act—a measure that is crucial for the country’s goal of achieving long-term energy security. Earlier, his sister, Sen. Pia Cayetano, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Energy, sponsored...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III has filed a resolution urging the Senate to conduct an inquiry into the backlog of national ID cards. In his proposed Senate Resolution No. 1192, Pimentel called for a comprehensive review of the implementation of Republic Act No....
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III shrugged off the claim that a former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief was on the payroll of illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators’ (POGO) bosses. Retired Gen. Raul Villanueva, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation...
