Senator Richard Gordon on Saturday, October 16, said that the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee's inquiry on the government's COVID-19 pandemic purchases will continue even amid talks on the 2022 elections. Sen. Richard Gordon (MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) "Tatapusin natin 'yan at hindi naman importante...
Senator Francis Tolentino is seeking to amend a law to ensure that government consultants and advisors will be appointed based on merit and their fitness for the position. Former presidential adviser and businessman Michael Yang attends the Senate's virtual hearing about the Department of Health's...
Senator Francis Tolentino has filed a bill seeking to ensure that government suppliers and contractors are financially capable to take on their obligations even in emergency purchases. Senator Francis Tolentino (Senate of the Philippines PRIB) Tolentino recently filed Senate Bill No. 2433 to amend...
Senator Francis Tolentino is pushing the approval of a bill that would prohibit officers-in-charge of agencies from signing and entering into long-term and huge contracts in behalf of the government. Former Budget Undersecretary Lloyd Christopher Lao attends the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing...
The Senate Finance subcommittee on Tuesday, Oct. 12 swiftly approved the Commission on Audit’s (COA) proposed P14.463-billion budget for 2022. Senator Sonny Angara, chair of the Senate finance panel, automatically endorsed COA”s proposed funding to the plenary after no senators interpellated or...
Senator Sonny Angara on Sunday said it is high time that the government prioritizes programs that would enable residents of Marawi City to rebuild their homes after being displaced by the five-month long armed conflict in 2017. Angara noted it has been four years since the Marawi City siege...
Senator Richard Gordon on Saturday, October 9, welcomed the manifesto of support from leaders of the medical and health sectors for the Senate's ongoing investigation into the alleged anomalies in the government's procurement deals for the country’s COVID-19 response. Senator Richard Gordon...
Senator Richard Gordon on Thursday, October 7, said President Duterte’s incessant and vicious attacks on him won’t distract him from pursuing the truth as the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee pursues its investigation into the anomalies in the government’s procurement of billions worth of...
A health expert has underscored the need to vaccinate children against coronavirus disease (COVID-19), as the country braces for the pilot implementation of the limited in-person classes in low-risk areas. Photo taken at Palma Gil Integrated School in Talaingod, Davao del Norte in June 2021 (DepEd...
Senate President Vicente Sotto III seemed unfazed by President Duterte's threat to have senators arrested should they cite Cabinet officials for contempt in their legislative inquiries. Senate President Vicente Sotto III bangs the gavel to resume their hybrid plenary session on May 17, 2021....
The ongoing Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearings are "oversight" hearings in nature and does not entail mandatory appearance of resource persons from the executive department. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque makes a presentation before President Duterte during "Talk to the People" public...
The chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts lauded on Thursday, Oct. 7 the decision of the Commission on Audit to suspend action on complaints against 2022 election candidates that may require the creation of fraud or special audit teams. 905CB334-6AE9-4BDC-A191-62BD3755A77A Probinsyano...
