Various personnel from the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrived in the Philippines in October 2024 and were "assisted" by the current administration. Sen. Imee R. Marcos presides over the Committee on Foreign Relations’ second hearing despite the absence of invited key resource persons to...
Senator Imee Marcos will push through with a second hearing investigating the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court (ICC) despite the apparent refusal of the Executive branch for Cabinet officials to attend. Senator Imee Marcos In a letter written by...
The influential One Cebu party has formally endorsed the candidacy of senatorial candidate Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. as he joined in the party’s launch of its campaign in Cordova, Barili, Sibonga, Dalaguete, and Alcoy in Cebu from March 27 to 29. (Photo from the Office of Senator Ramon "Bong"...
Reelectionist Senator Francis Tolentino said that the country's official submission of the ‘Talampas ng Pilipinas’ chart to the United Nations’ International Seabed Authority (ISA) “will open the doors for the region’s exploration to fulfill the country’s future energy needs.” he...
Senator Raffy Tulfo called out the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the several lapses he observed in terms of regulating financial and lending companies' operation of their respective online lending applications (OLAs). Sen. Raffy Tulfo presides over the Subcommittee on Banks,...
"It will take a stronger law to prevent animal cruelty." Senator Grace Poe said this on Friday, March 28, following the separate incidents of dog killings in broad daylight which she said is a "cause for outrage". Stray dog "Tiger" moments before dying after being stabbed by a meat vendor in Subic....
Senator Cynthia Villar kicked off her campaign alongside her team by attending Mass at San Ezekiel Moreno Church in Las Piñas City on Friday, March 28. Villar, who is running for a congressional seat under the Nacionalista Party stated that her campaign will center on principles and advocacies. As...
Senator Grace Poe urged the country's internet service providers (ISPs) and cable TV operators to work relentlessly to ensure that Filipinos have access to quality and affordable internet. Senator Grace Poe Post-pandemic, Poe said the call to action should be digital connectivity and inclusivity....
Blurry, teeming with gaps, and full of loose ends. This is what's apparent for Senator Imee Marcos when it comes to the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte and his eventual turnover to the International Criminal Court (ICC) as she disclosed the preliminary findings of the Senate Committee on...
Senator Imee Marcos announced on Wednesday, March 26, her withdrawal from the administration-backed Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas. Senator Imee Marcos "I cannot stand on the same campaign platform as the rest of the Alyansa. As I have stated from the outset of the election period, I will...
Senator Grace Poe said on Tuesday, March 25, that the extended operating hours of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT) bring a "welcome respite" for commuters. Light Rail Transit Line 1 "Tired and weary from work, our kababayans taking the train often have to rush to beat the...
FINDING ANSWERS Now being National Women’s Month, I’d like to highlight key legislation that greatly benefits Filipino women — laws of which I had the privilege of being the principal sponsor or author during the two terms I served as senator. Among the many laws I championed, I’m...
