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Honor your vow: Catholic schools urge Senate to proceed with VP Sara Duterte's impeachment
The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP), the country’s largest network of Catholic schools, has issued a strongly worded statement urging the Philippine Senate to move forward with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. In a statement released on Monday, June...
Chiz Escudero, other senators cast votes on Election Day
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero and other incumbent senators voted early on Election Day, Monday, May 12, for the 2025 midterm elections. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero and his wife, Heart Evangelista voted early at the Buhatan Integrated School in Brgy. Buhatan,...
3 US senators now in PH; reaffirm commitment to alliance
Three senators from the United States are currently in Manila to reaffirm Washington’s commitment and support to its alliance with the Philippines, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said. DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo (center) meets with US Senators Theodore Paul...
Heed CBCP's call on VP Duterte impeachment, Chua tells Senate
Manila 3rd district Rep. Joel Chua (left), Vice President Sara Duterte (Facebook) The Senate should heed the call of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) for an “immediate and impartial” handling of the impeachment case...
NBI should probe ex-president Duterte's threat to 'kill, blow up' senators--solon
Former President Rodrigo Duterte (PPAB) The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) should look into former president Rodrigo Duterte's remarks wherein the latter said that he would kill senators in order to ensure the victory of the Partido...
Defensor: Constitution says VP Duterte impeachment trial must begin 'immediately'
Iloilo 3rd district Rep. Lorenz Defensor (PPAB) If the 1987 Constitution is followed to the letter, then the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President must start immediately, Iloilo 3rd district Rep. Lorenz Defensor said in a press conference...
Extend corporate life of NHA, Villafuerte asks senators
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (Rep. Villafuerte's office) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte is prodding senators to approve a House-passed measure extending the corporate life of the National Housing...
Adiong hopeful senators will see urgency of BARMM polls postponement; thanks Marcos
Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Facebook) Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong is hopeful that senators will respond to President Marcos' certification of the...
First Couple hosts dinner for senators
President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos held a dinner with several senators on Monday, Jan. 13, the same day as the “National Rally for Peace” organized by religious sect Iglesia ni Cristo (INC). (Photo from First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos via Facebook) The First Lady...
Romualdez thanks Senate for supporting AKAP in the end
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez thanked senators on Wednesday, Dec. 11 for ultimately backing the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP), which was something they initially opposed in the...
'Look at the merits': House members tell Senate that AKAP is worth funding
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House of Representatives members are urging senators to take a close look at the merits of the Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) of the Department of Social Welfare and...
Duterte to endorse senatorial candidates who prioritize welfare of Filipinos
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo Duterte bared on Monday, August 12, that the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) would only support candidates in the 2025 midterm elections whose primary objective is the welfare of the Filipino people. The former Chief Executive,...
