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Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearings in the 19th Congress will not devolve into a political circus as they would no longer be allowed to continue ad infinitum, Senator Francis Tolentino said.

The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed before a Senate panel on Monday, Aug. 15 the wastage of at least 20 million Covid-19 vaccine doses, which the agency attributed to the delays in the delivery of the jabs.

The House of Representatives under the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez continues to carry out vaccinations as part of its vigilance against Covid-19 infections.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has bared that the creation of the country’s virology center is about to shape up.

Binibining Pilipinas 2022 1st runner-up Herlene Budol recently visited the Senate Plenary Hall.

Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Raphael Lotilla assured the Senate on Wednesday, Aug. 10 that the country currently has enough reserves for the next six months provided that there would be no major breakdowns of power plants.

Senators of the 19th Congress and former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada paid their respects to the late former President Fidel V. Ramos who passed away last Sunday, July 31.

Senate leaders have agreed to limit the entry of visitors to the Senate after Senator Alan Peter Cayetano was reported to have tested positive for Covid-19.

Senators have selected a new batch of chairpersons among themselves to head various committees in the 19th Congress.

Senator Ronaldo “Bato” dela Rosa has nominated a fellow former uniformed personnel as sergeant-at-arms of the Senate, who will protect the 24 “most important people” in the Philippines–the senators.

Senators on Monday filed a resolution expressing the legislative body’s sincere condolences and profound sympathy with the Filipino people and the family and loved ones of former President Fidel V. Ramos who died on Sunday.

“The nation has lost one of its leading lights.”

Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture, has filed several pieces of legislation which seek to bolster the plans of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for the education sector.

Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a measure seeking to impose a moratorium on payments related to rental of residential units during disasters and other emergencies.

Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla will not allow himsef to fall victim to “Webster” in the Senate as he continues to adjust to his role as a legislator in the 24-member upper chamber.

The Senate on Wednesday, July 27 passed a resolution expressing the profound sympathy and sincere condolences of the chamber on the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

The Senate leadership has bared its committee chairmanships for the 19th Congress, with many of the lawmakers retaining their posts from the past congress.

Senator Pia Cayetano on Tuesday, July 26, expressed disappointment over the lapsing of the Vape Bill into law, saying it was not what she expected.