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DavNor vice guv denies involvement in ayuda scam
The Vice Governor of Davao del Norte has denied any involvement in the alleged ayuda scam following claims made during a Senate hearing chaired by Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa. The hearing revealed that public officials in Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte were linked to illegally using cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and funds from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for political campaigns. Vice Governor De Carlo Oyo Uy refuted the allegations, stating that there is no truth to the claims. In response, Governor Edwin Kuya Gov Jubahib emphasized that he was protecting the welfare of his constituents and the country's budget. He called for the punishment of those involved. The governor had previously requested an investigation into the ayuda scam after individuals in the provinces received less than the intended assistance. The vice governor announced plans for a separate investigation to clear his name and clarified that the DSWD is solely responsible for the identification, assessment, validation, and distribution of cash assistance to beneficiaries......»»
Senate panel cites Quiboloy in contempt
Senate panel cites Quiboloy in contempt.....»»
Senate panel summons Quiboloy after probe snub
Sen. Risa Hontiveros, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality, said that the panel sent two invitations to Apollo Quiboloy for a probe in the alleged abuses committed by him and KOJC, but was snubbed. .....»»
Senate panel ready to review NGCP franchise
Following the massive power outage that struck Panay Island and other parts of Western Visayas on Jan. 2, another Senate panel is ready to conduct a probe into the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines franchise......»»
Senate resumes Cha-cha hearings today
As a Senate panel resumes today its second hearing on moves to amend the economic provisions of the Constitution, Sen. Francis Escudero is hoping everyone calms down, and the process can continue with respect from both chambers......»»
House panel cites Quiboloy in contempt for snubbing SMNI franchise hearings
The House legislative franchises committee cited embattled preacher Apollo Quiboloy in contempt after he again refused to attend the panel’s hearing into the alleged franchise violations by the television network connected to his church......»»
Senate probe ‘incriminatory’, says Quiboloy’s lawyer on why he won’t attend it
MANILA, Philippines — “Incriminatory.” This was how the camp of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy looked at him attending the Senate hearing. So this was why Quiboloy remained to not incline to attend the hearing. This would compromise his client’s appearance, said Quiboloy, through his lawyer, Melanio Balayan. “We still believe that the.....»»
DSWD execs attend Senate hearing on Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro ‘ayuda’ scam
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Legislative Liaison and Coordination Group Fatima Aliah Q. Dimaporo attends on Tuesday (January 23) the Senate hearing on the alleged ‘ayuda’ scam in Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte that transpired during the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections last October 2023. In her opening message, […].....»»
Pia becomes 1st woman to head Senate Blue Ribbon
Sen. Pia Cayetano has been elected as chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon committee, becoming the first woman to head the panel in Senate history......»»
RTWPB 7 to hold public hearing for Kasambahay wage hike
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB)-7 will hold a public hearing on April 7 for the increase of the minimum wage for “Kasambahay” or housemaids. The public hearing will be held at the Grub Hub Food Park, Belmont One, Barangay Upper Calajoan in Minglanilla town. The activity will start.....»»
Quiboloy told to face Senate probe on sex raps
A lawyer for televangelist Apollo Quiboloy has received the copy of a subpoena requiring him to appear in the next Senate hearing on the allegations that he had repeatedly raped several of his former followers, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said on Friday. A copy of the document that Hontiveros shared with Senate reporters showed that the summon was received.....»»
Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers. Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s plenary session. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that once the wage hike bill gets the final.....»»
PNP chief brushes off claims of extrajudicial killings under Marcos admin
PNP chief brushes off claims of extrajudicial killings under Marcos admin.....»»
Senate summons ex-cop tagged in beauty queen’s disappearance
A Senate panel has ordered the issuance of a subpoena against a police official and his driver over the disappearance of beauty queen Catherine Camilon......»»
Senate reworks vetoed Bulacan ecozone bill
A Senate panel tackled yesterday a proposed measure that would “cure and address” the proposal to create the Bulacan Airport City Special Economic Zone vetoed by President Marcos on his first full day in office......»»
Marcos calls for ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ and efficient service in governance brand kick-off rally
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday urged all government workers to work towards a “Bagong Pilipinas” (New Philippines) and deliver “responsive, efficient” service during the kick-off rally for his governance brand at Quirino Grandstand in Manila. Bongbong Marcos calls for ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ and efficient service in governance brand rally He also encouraged Filipinos.....»»
Top Philippines PR agency head to join panel of judges in Stevie Awards
Top Philippines PR agency head to join panel of judges in Stevie Awards.....»»
Russia blocks renewal of UN panel monitoring North Korea sanction compliance
At the United Nations, a recent vote on renewing a panel of experts monitoring North Korea’s compliance with international sanctions has caused tension among member.....»»
House arrest warrant vs Quiboloy moot – lawyer
Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s lawyer says the arrest warrant issued by a House of Representatives panel is moot as the panel’s hearings are already adjourned......»»
House panel OKs tax-free hazard pay to judges, prosecutors
A House panel has approved a substitute bill that seeks to grant tax-free hazard pay to prosecutors and judges of regional, metropolitan, and municipal trial courts......»»