Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said on Friday, Feb. 23, that the fate of Jullebee Ranara and other OFWs who fell victim to injustice should serve as a stark reminder to continuously ensure the safety and welfare of Filipinos abroad. Villanueva lauded the decision of the Kuwaiti appellate...
The Office of Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, February 23 confirmed that the camp of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, leader of the religious sect Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), has already accepted the Senate’s subpoena on Thursday. According to Hontiveros’ office, the organization’s legal...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada expressed his disappointment after leaders of the House of Representatives insisted on their stand on the issue of voting on Charter change. This after Senior Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 3 rd District Rep. Aurelio Gonzales Jr. and Tingog party-list Rep. Jude Acidre...
Several netizens were quite unhappy seeing a photo of Mariel Padilla having a gluta drip session right inside the office of her husband Robin Padilla at the Senate. Some of them were too disconcerted they took to social media to castigate the actress-TV host for what they deemed was a...
The French Senate expressed its continued commitment to defense cooperation as well as to trade partnerships with the Philippines. (Photo courtesy of Senate of the Philippines) This was after the Philippine Senate met with the delegation from the French Senate, who were in the country for a...
The Senate welcomed the recent statement of President Marcos in leading deliberations related to amending the 1987 Constitution. In an interview, Marcos was asked about his preferred mode when it comes to constitutional reforms to which he replied: "The Senate is taking the lead and between the two...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday, February 21 warned Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy he would be arrested should he fails to attend in the next Senate inquiry into the alleged crimes committed by his religious organization. Hontiveros made the remark in...
OF TREES AND FOREST (Part 1) We often come across the term business leaders when we read or listen to the news. The media would frequently go to “business leaders” to get their opinions not just on economic and business issues but national issues in general. But what does it mean...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri is unfazed by the rumors of a current plot to replace him as the Senate leader, saying that he leaves "it to the wisdom of my majority." "I am extremely honored to serve at the pleasure of my colleagues. Ganon na lang naman yan. (It's just like that) I...
The Senate on Monday, February 19 approved on third and final reading the bill mandating a P100-daily pay increase for daily minimum wage earners estimated to be around 4.2 million nationwide. Twenty (20) senators voted in favor of the approval of Senate Bill No. 2534 or the proposed P100...
Senators on Monday, February 19 disproved rumors of a current plot to replace Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri, and that it will be a challenge for one to succeed. In an interview, Zubiri said that he is extremely honored to serve at the pleasure of his colleagues. He mentioned, however,...
A former Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) member on Monday, February 19 claimed that he saw former president Rodrigo Duterte and vice president Sara Duterte leaving the premises of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s Glory Mountain carrying bags of firearms. Rene, not his real name, told the Senate...
