The incoming chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon in the 19th Congress today (June 9) assured that persons appearing before it would not be treated like criminals. Senator Francis ‘’Tol’’ Tolentino, who is expected to be voted upon as Senate Blue Ribbon committee chairman when the 19th...
Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III and Senator Risa Hontiveros are now in the process of ironing the details of how they will lead the minority bloc in the Senate should there be no other senators who would join them in the group. In an interview on CNN Philippines, Pimentel said Hontiveros...
WASHINGTON, United States -- An 11-year-old girl told horrified lawmakers Wednesday of smearing herself in her murdered classmate's blood to play dead during the most chilling in a spate of gun massacres that have convulsed the United States. WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 8: Miah Cerrillo, a survivor of...
House Ways and Means Committee chairman and Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda refuted on Monday, June 6 the claim made by the Department of Finance (DOF) that had Congress proposals pertaining to Covid-19 stimulus and subsidies been enacted, national debt would have climbed up to P15.4 trillion....
Several senators are now slowly moving out of their offices at the Senate complex in Pasay city as their terms expire on June 30. Outgoing Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III said his taking out of his personal effects at his Senate office does not hurt as he looks at the transition from a high...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday, June 6 defended actor and Senator-elect Robin Padilla against critics who questioned his impending chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments in the 19th Congress. Senator-elect Robin Padilla (Ali Vicoy/MB) Escudero said no...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go is willing to refile in the 19th Congress a measure reinstating the death penalty for certain heinous crimes in the country. Go, chairman of the Senate Health Committee, introduced Senate Bill (SB) 207, which seeks to reinstate capital punishment for illegal drugs...
The Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) is looking to expand its membership in the House of Representatives as it is expected to go full blast behind the speakership bid of its president, Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez. Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez (Lakas-CMD Media)...
An alliance of child rights advocates commended the 18th Congress for passing several key children’s rights bills despite the abrupt adjustment demands in work due to Covid-19 restrictions. (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP / FILE PHOTO) Child Rights Network (CRN), on Thursday, June 2, extended its...
Getting elected does not make one a senator, therefore, neophyte senators should study hard and seek the advice of experts, Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said on Thursday. "Kailangan po mag-aral sila (They need to study)," Drilon said in an interview on ANC's Headstart. "You must earn the...
On the last day of the 18th Congress’ third regular session Wednesday, June 1, the House of Representatives adopted House Resolution (HR) No. 2605 expressing the House’s sensibilities towards climate justice, The adoption by the lower chamber was praised by Kabataan Party-list Rep. Sarah Jane...
House Deputy Minority leader and Bayan Muna Party-list Rep. Carlos Zarate was awarded the Congressional Medal of Distinction on Wednesday, June 1 during the final session of the 18th Congress. Bayan Muna Party-list Rep. Carlos Zarate (Bayan Muna) (Bayan Muna) At the center of the rather...
