President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) would only be considered a success if Congress is able to pass into law the proposed P100 daily minimum wage hike bill. Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri pointed this out stating that the SONA...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has formally submitted a copy of the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2025 to the Senate. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, together with other senators, receives a copy of the National Expenditure Program (NEP)...
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque denied ownership of the raided property in Tuba, Benguet allegedly housing a Chinese individual involved in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) Bamban, Tarlac. Former presidential spokesperson lawyer Harry Roque denies he owns the house in an...
The Senate Committee on Public Works is set to grill officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) over the apparent faulty flood control system that was evident during the height of Typhoon Carina’s onslaught in major...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III told the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) to follow President Marcos' directive on banning Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) amid concerns that they were merely cloaked under the new name, Internet Gaming Licensees...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III can't seem to grasp the reason behind the call for Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino to resign from Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP). (Senate PRIB photo) Newly-installed PDP President Senator Robinhood Padilla asked Tolentino on Thursday,...
Philippine Navy The Philippine Navy (PN) said Friday, July 26, that it has initiated its own investigation on the death of one of its civilian kitchen staff who fell from the construction site of the New Senate Building in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Commander John Percie Alcos, PN spokesperson,...
An aspiring navy cadet died after falling from the construction site of the New Senate building along Chino Roces Ave. Extension, Brgy. Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. "It is with deep sorrow and concern that we confirm the tragic incident that occurred last night," Senate Spokesperson Atty. Arnel...
“It’s not over yet.” Senate Deputy Minority Leader Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, July 26 said the Senate will continue its investigation into all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO)-related crimes and issues. Hontiveros said the Senate’s investigation will...
The Senate suspended work in its office in Pasay City on Tuesday afternoon, July 23 due to inclement weather brought by the southwest monsoon (Habagat) and Typhoon Carina. "Upon instruction of Senate President Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero, Senate secretariat officers and employees who are not...
Marred by several problems in its implementation, the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) may be put to a halt as a Senate panel is set to come up with a resolution urging President Marcos to temporarily suspend it. Sen. Raffy Tulfo hopes to see positive results as the...
Suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo has apologized to Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero over her earlier remarks against some senators but the latter refuses to give in to her requests. In her letter to Escudero dated July 22, Guo explained she has no intention of...
