The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on Wednesday, August 2 assured legislators they are moving to address the gaps in its inspection of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Sen. Risa Hontiveros, head of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri on Wednesday, August 2, said he will urge President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to be firm in his "balancing" act in dealing with China on the country’s territorial claim over the West Philippine Sea. Zubiri revealed that he and other senators,...
Sen. Francis “Tol” Tolentino has vowed to ferret out the truth on the alleged multi-million pesos National Irrigation Administration (NIA) projects irregularities. Tolentino stressed this when he presided over the Blue Ribbon Committee public hearing on the alleged NIA project irregularities...
The Senate has appointed Senator Francis Tolentino to lead a special Senate committee that would exclusively focus on measures in connection with the country's maritime and admiralty zones. Sen. Francis Tolentino (Senate PRIB Photo) During the Senate's...
Senators on Wednesday, August 2, grilled members of the Philippine National Police’s Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) over the alleged lapses in the raid they conducted on a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Las Piñas City last June. Senators Raffy Tulfo and Risa Hontiveros grill...
Protecting the freedom of religion holds the key to our nation's progress. Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla stressed this on Tuesday, August 1, as he pointed out that following the teachings of one's faith would lead to true service and good governance. Committee on Cultural Communities and...
The Senate has unanimously approved the resolution strongly condemning the continued harassment of Filipino fishermen and the persistent incursions in the West Philippine Sea by the Chinese Coast Guard and militia vessels. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Tuesday, Aug. 1 expressed his belief suspended Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr., and the 12 other individuals who have been tagged as terrorists should be accorded due process of law. Rep. Arnolfo Teves, Jr. at a Senate...
The Senate has approved on third and final reading the proposed Taxpayers' Bill of Rights and Obligations (TBORO) which lawmakers expect to bolster the government's revenue collection efforts. Twenty-two (22) senators voted yes to Senate Bill No. 1806 or The Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights and...
FINDING ANSWER Despite Sunday’s crushing 6-0 loss of the Philippine women’s football team to Norway, ranked No. 12 in the world, the Filipinas have nothing to be ashamed of. Just being qualified to compete, for the first time ever, in the FIFA Women’s World Cup which is undoubtedly...
The Marcos administration can approach former president Rodrigo Duterte as a backchannel negotiator for the Philippines to resolve the heightening tensions in the West Philippines Sea. Former president Rodrigo Duterte (MB file photo) Sen. Alan...
The Senate public works committee is to set to summon Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairperson Romando S. Artes to demand answers on the still unresolved flooding in the country that continues to recur...
