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‘Congress may review NGCP’s franchise’

The Joint Congressional Energy Commission might be convened to review and decide on the amendment or cancellation of the franchise of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines following the region-wide power outage in Western Visayas that caused billions of pesos in economic losses, Sen. Raffy Tulfo said over the weekend......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Philippines urges speedy PJEPA review

The Philippines is wants a faster conclusion of the ongoing general review of the Philippines-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement, even as it continues to push for improved market access for some of its products, according to an official of the Department of Trade and Industry......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Farmers want tariffication review, cool to rice SRP

Farmers in Central Luzon, considered as the rice granary of the Philippines, are calling for the abolition or review of the Rice Tariffication Law......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Ex-President Duterte to back ChaCha if revisions limited only to economic provisions

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 28 February) – Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte has changed his stance on Charter Change (ChaCha), saying he will support it for as long as the constitutional reforms will be limited to economic provisions and not to extend the term of the current President, Senators, and members of the House of […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Senators won’t go along with Cha-cha

The Senate would most likely not support the effort of the House of Representatives to have the 1987 Constitution amended, with many congressmen insisting that Congress would vote jointly and not separately......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

The Mayor of Virac expresses gratitude to the former Chief of Police and extends full support to the new leadership of PNP Virac

Mayor Sammy Laynes conveys his appreciation for the service rendered by outgoing Chief of Police Robert Kevin Caparosso during his tenure at the Virac Municipal Police Station for several years. Meanwhile, the mayor pledges his full support to the new leadership under OIC Chief of Police Emsol Icawat. “We also thank our outgoing chief, PMAJ […] The post The Mayor of Virac expresses gratitude to the former Chief of Police and extends full support to the new leadership of PNP Virac appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»

Category: newsSource:  bicolperyodikoRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

NZ support for strikes against Houthis

Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins KC today expressed New Zealand support for strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen threatening commercial shipping in the Red Sea."Today's strikes support international security and trade, on which New Zealanders rely," Foreign Minister Winston Peters said. "Nearly 15 per cent of global trade flows thr.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Human rights advocates seek UN support for abolition of NTF-ELCAC, anti-terror law

In a press release, the Philippine Universal Periodic Watch Review said that the delegation will be attending a session to testify on the “continuing human rights violations” under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

China issues radio challenge to aircraft of senators visiting Pag-asa Island

China's radio challenges were made even before the private aircraft carrying Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, Senate Majority Floor Leader Joel Villanueva and Sen. JV Ejercito landed in Pag-asa Island......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Senators buck revival of NFA import power

Several senators are opposing the proposal of the Department of Agriculture to restore the power of the National Food Authority to import rice......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

NAIA escalators to be fixed by June

The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) assured senators on Tuesday that the sole escalator going down the baggage area at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 will be fixed by June. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Marcos 2021 negative drug test result brought up in Senate PDEA leaks hearing

Representatives of the hospital that administered the drug test of then-presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in 2021 assured senators there was nothing irregular with how the test, which produced negative results, was conducted......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Senators buck exclusive motorcycle lane on EDSA

Data-driven solutions to address traffic congestion are needed, senators said yesterday as they opposed the proposed exclusive lane for motorcycles along EDSA......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Escudero apologizes for EDSA bus lane use, admits ‘abuse of protocol’

Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero apologized after his vehicle, equipped with a protocol plate for senators, was caught using the EDSA busway......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Death knell

Members of the House of Representatives were hoping for a dialogue with senators on Charter change while Congress is not in session, during the long break starting before Palm Sunday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Zubiri to lead Senate delegation in Geneva IPU assembly

Five senators will go to the 148th Inter-Parliamentary Union assembly next week in Geneva, Switzerland......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Senate probes Filipino citizenship for sale scam

Senators expressed alarm yesterday over a possible crime ring in local civil registrars that has allowed foreign citizens to fraudulently apply for live birth certificates......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Australian senators protest vs Marcos | The wRap

The wRap highlights: Marcos in Australia, Lorraine Badoy, SB19's Justin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

‘Filipino senators’ famous quotes’

A nation of sheep can never be great. – Jovito Salonga.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

While hiding from Congress, Quiboloy hurls conspiracies on social media

Senators want Quiboloy to face accusations that he abused members of his church. His response? Post an audio recording on social media claiming there is a Marcos-approved plot to kill him......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024