A group of homeowners and consumers on Monday, March 18 has urged the Senate to approve the granting of a congressional franchise to Negros Electric and Power Corp. (NEPC), reiterating their support for the privatization of electric power distribution. The group, composed of community...
The Senate has approved on third and final reading the proposed creation of the Bulacan Special Economic Zone and Freeport Act (BEZA). Twenty-two (22) senators gave affirmative votes, there were zero negatives and zero abstentions on Senate Bill No. 2572, sponsored by Sen. Grace Poe,...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, March 18 said the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality has found Kingdom of Jesus Church (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s response to the show cause order issued by the panel as unsatisfactory. Senate...
Quezon 2nd district Rep. David "Jay-jay" Suarez (Screenshot from YouTube live) House Deputy Speaker and Quezon City 2nd district Rep. David “Jay-Jay” Suarez has appealed to the House of Representatives and the Senate to spend the upcoming Holy Week...
Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy remains inclined not to attend the Senate’s investigation into the alleged rape, child abuse and human trafficking cases that have been hurled against him, his legal counsel said on Friday, March 15. Melanio Balayan, Quiboloy’s...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla has filed a bill seeking to prevent the negative influence of gambling further especially among the youth, by penalizing the publication and promotion of gambling-related content online and on social media. In filing Senate Bill No. 2602, the chairman of...
Senator Cynthia Villar on Thursday, March 14 said she is keen on filing a resolution seeking an investigation into the reported construction of illegal structures within the vicinity of the Chocolate Hills, a protected area and major tourist attraction. “The Committee on Environment...
Sen. Pia Cayetano said on Wednesday, March 13, that syndicates are gaining access to Filipino citizenship which in the first place, should not be "sold." Sen. Pia Cayetano presides over the Blue Ribbon Committee hearing to shed light on reports of unauthorized proliferation and use of government...
The Senate has approved on third and final reading the bill seeking to revive the creation of the Negros Island Region. Passage of Senate Bill No. 2507 into law will pave the way for the merger of the provinces of Negros Occidental, including the City of Bacolod, Negros Oriental and...
OF TREES AND FOREST In my column last week, I wrote about the Villar Farm and how we are raising around 50 carabaos. Sometimes I would get up early in the morning and walk around the farm for my daily exercise. I also take the opportunity to visit the farm animals there and enjoy the fresh carabao...
The Senate on Tuesday, March 12, issued a show cause order against Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy for "unduly refusing to appear despite notices" to the hearings of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality. The document, sent by Senate President...
Citing a ruling by the Supreme Court (SC), Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri said that he will speak with Sen. Risa Hontiveros regarding the issuance of a show cause order to Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy. In an interview on Tuesday, March 12, Zubiri said that this...
