Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio "Dong" Gonzales Jr. (Facebook) “There will never be a better time than now.” Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. had this to say as he once again appealed to the Senate to push for the amendment of...
The Senate has approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2386 or the proposed Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA). With 23 affirmative votes, zero negative votes and zero abstentions, SB 2386 was approved by the Senate during its plenary session on Monday,...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri has assured the Philippine National Police (PNP) leadership that the Senate will do all legislative means to support the evolving needs of the police force. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri graces the 44th Grand Alumni Homecoming...
Former Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan answering questions during a press conference (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Is this the kind of example we want to show to children? This was the question former Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan...
Some senators are alarmed while others expressed caution over the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) decision to allow civilians to own semi-automatic high powered firearms. Sen. Imee Marcos said the PNP is “shooting itself in the foot” as she feared a rise in criminality, terrorism,...
While some senators have affirmed their support for the leadership of Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri amid rumors of replacement, some have yet to sign the resolution or statement of support for him. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri (Senate PRIB Photo) At...
The Senate on Monday, March 4 adopted three concurrent resolutions favoring President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s grant of amnesty to various rebel and insurgent groups in the country. The Senate’s concurrence happened less than three months after the President signed the presidential...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, March 4 expressed hope that the Senate minority bloc would be able to gather a sufficient number of support from colleagues to block the proposed economic amendments to the 1987 Constitution. Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III and...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has cautioned his colleagues against proceeding with future hearings on Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 without any clear set of guidelines stipulated in the Senate rules. During the Senate’s plenary session on Wednesday, February 28, Escudero pointed...
The Senate adopted a concurrent resolution on Wednesday, Feb. 28, granting consent to former defense chief Delfin Lorenzana to accept an award from the United States government. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, who introduced Concurrent Resolution No. 10, said the United States Embassy in...
The Senate on Tuesday, February 27 unanimously adopted Senate Resolution No. 929 honoring the global contributions of South Korean diplomat Ban Ki-Moon, the 8 th secretary general of the United Nations General Assembly. President Juan Miguel “Migz” F. Zubiri, together with the other...
Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay has accepted the apology Senator Robinhood Padilla has extended to her office and the Senate. Binay, in her letter to Padilla, confirmed she has already received his letter of apology, which he sent yesterday, Monday, February 26. Padilla has...
