The Senate on Tuesday, July 27, adopted resolutions to express sympathy and condolences on the passing of former President Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino III. media Members of the upper chamber also adjourned their session early after in honor of Aquino, who also served as a senator. Aquino, the...
Senators on Tuesday, July 27 moved to commend Hidilyn Diaz and give her the highest honor for giving the Philippines it's first-ever gold medal in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. At least four resolutions filed by Senate President Vicente Sotto III, Senate Minority Franklin Drilon, Senators Risa...
Three senators are calling for the establishment of the Philippine Senate Medal of Honor award to recognize outstanding athletes, military, scientists, youth and other civilians for their "extraordinary service and invaluable contribution to nation-building." Senate of the Philippines (MANILA...
Senators said they also could not help but shed tears of joy after weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz bagged the Philippines' first olympic gold medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Monday, July 26. Philippines’ Hidilyn Diaz competes in the women’s 55kg weightlifting competition during the Tokyo 2020...
Senate President Vicente Sotto III is qualified to become the country's next vice president, President Duterte declared Monday. Senate President Vicente Sotto III reacts after President Duterte recognizes his capability to become the country's next vice president during his State of the Nation...
Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Monday said senators are poised to scrutinize the programs and projects of at least four government agencies in the upcoming debates on the proposed 2022 national budget. Sotto identified the agencies as the Departments of Health (DOH), Public Works and...
Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III on Monday, July 26, downplayed the alleged plan to have him ousted as his colleagues have already assured him of their continued support for his leadership. Senate President Vicente 'Tito' Sotto III leads on July 26, 2021 the opening of the third regular...
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque said he was planning to undergo a thorough physical examination by September this year to see if he was healthy enough to pursue his botched Senate bid. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque (OPS / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) In an interview with Super Radyo...
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri on Sunday, July 25 assured that the leadership of Senate President Vicente Sotto III "is steady." Zubiri said this after Senator Panfilo Lacson disclosed on Saturday a supposed resolution being distributed by a member in the Majority bloc, seeking...
The Senate will work for the passage of at least 10 priority measures as it buckles down to work for the 3rd Regular Sessions of the 18th Congress, starting Monday, July 26. Senators are also keen on starting its independent probe into the alleged proliferation of state-funded "troll farms"...
There has been an attempt to oust Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III for announcing his plan to run for vice president, Senator Panfilo Lacson bared on Saturday, July 24. Senate President Vicente Sotto III (Office of Sen. Sotto/https://vicentesotto.com) Lacson said a draft resolution penned...
Senators are not only expecting President Duterte to tout his accomplishments in the last five years, but also his plans to jumpstart the Philippines' recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic beyond his term. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) Duterte will be delivering on Monday, July...
