Former senator Rene Saguisag, 84
Former senator Rene Saguisag, a freedom fighter and human rights lawyer who contributed to crafting the code of conduct and ethical standards for public officials and employees, died late Tuesday at the age of 84......»»
JPE, the centenarian
Presidential Legal Counsel, Secretary Juan Valentin Furagganan Ponce Enrile, better known as JPE – former assemblyman, minister of defense, senator, congressman (representing the 1st District of Cagayan province), Senate president and the first and longest-serving and STILL breathing oldest public official on planet Earth and probably the entire universe – is celebrating his 100th birthday today......»»
Ping blasts flip-flopping Vice President Sara accuser
Coming from a “flip-flopping witness,” the accusation of retired police officer Arturo Lascañas against Vice President Sara Duterte linking her to extrajudicial killings in Davao City lacks credibility and “cannot withstand the standards of a fair trial,” former senator Panfilo Lacson said yesterday......»»
Hontiveros dares both Marcos and Duterte to undergo drug test
MANILA, Philippines — In order to put an end to tirades from both camps, opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros encouraged on Wednesday both President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and former chief executive Rodrigo Duterte to undergo drug tests. “Drug testing should always be suspicionless and voluntary. Para matapos na ang patutsadahan sa drug use ng dalawang.....»»
Dela Rosa on Marcos’ inclusion in drug list: ‘No idea ako’
MANILA, Philippines — Former national police chief turned senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa did not give a categorical answer on whether or not President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was on the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency’s (PDEA) drug users list during the administration of then president Rodrigo Duterte. “No idea ako, no idea. Hindi ko sinabing.....»»
Marcos, Duterte factions urged to halt bickering
Former rebel solider-turned-senator Gregorio Honasan stressed the ill effects to society posed by bickering among public officials and politicians who belong to opposing interest groups......»»
A tale of ‘pork-barrel’ era
The first time I met Senator Jinggoy Estrada was while he was still mayor of San Juan City on June 30,1998 when he attended the inaugural of his father, former president Joseph Estrada. At that time, I was still a reporter covering Malacañang Palace. As it turned out, it was the first and last time I saw mayor Jinggoy inside the Palace grounds......»»
Trillanes to decide on Caloocan mayoral run in March
Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV will announce in March if he is running for mayor in Caloocan in next year’s midterm elections......»»
TURNING POINT: Is the Wheel of Justice in Motion?
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 10 January)—The information attributed to Harry Roque, former spokesperson of Ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, that the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors are already here in the Philippines and have started their investigation on Duterte’s catastrophic drug war, has apparently scared the shit out of Senator Bato de la Rosa. Bato said […].....»»
‘Toxic relationship’ is why Mindanao should secede from sinking PH – former lawmaker
MANILA, Philippines — A “toxic relationship” between Mindanao and the Philippines was the reason why the former should break up with the latter. Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, a former House speaker, said this on why Mindanao should break up with the Philippines. The country was now a “sinking ship” due to.....»»
Wag mag pa-pressure : Chiz Escudero tells Heart Evangelista on heading Senate Spouses Foundation
Socialite-artist Heart Evangelista should not feel pressured in her new role as head of the Senate Spouses Foundation Inc., her husband and senator Chiz Escudero advised......»»
Sen. Estrada curses at China’s aggression in West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada cussed at China’s continued bullying in the country’s territories. At Tuesday’s Kapihan sa Senado, Estrada expressed exasperation over China’s unrelenting aggression against Filipino troops. The senator believes there is already enough basis to warrant the filing of another case against China. “Binabasa natin araw-araw sa mga.....»»
Alice Guo may have lied about Filipino mother — senators
Two senators said it is possible that Alice Guo's parents were both Chinese after all based on the investigation of one senator's team who found that Valenzuela City residents allegedly knew Guo's mother to be a certain Chinese national named "Lin Wen Yi.".....»»
Change in Senate leadership
I agree with senator Drilon when he says that there is nothing new and nothing wrong with this – with a political leader who will try to influence – as this is done everywhere......»»
Vindicated si Dick Gordon sa Pharmally scam
Nalinis ang pangalan ni dating senator Richard Gordon nang kinampihan siya ng Office of the Ombudsman sa pagsampa niya ng mga kasong kriminal laban sa mga sangkot sa Pharmally scandal. The post Vindicated si Dick Gordon sa Pharmally scam first appeared on Abante......»»
Ensure enough assessors for SHS learners’ certification – senator
Ahead of the rollout of the free assessment and certification for senior high school graduates in the technical-vocational livelihood (TVL) track, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) should ensure that there will be enough assessors for the program......»»
Sharon, Kiko file cyber libel raps vs showbiz columnist
Former senator Kiko Pangilinan and actress-singer Sharon Cuneta yesterday filed a cyber libel case against showbusiness columnist Cristy Fermin before the Makati prosecutor’s office......»»
Pacquiao eyes Senate comeback
Manny Pacquiao wants another shot at being a senator......»»
Senator presses NAIA, Iloilo airport to resolve aircon issues
A senator urged the managements of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and the Iloilo International Airport to fix their air conditioning systems as extreme heat continues to scorch parts of the country. .....»»
Senator wants Chocolate Hills resort demolished
To prevent more people and businesses from building structures in protected areas, Sen. Nancy Binay reiterated her proposal to have the Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort in Bohol demolished......»»
Raffy Tulfo tackles crime, abuse on TV5 comeback show
Media personality and senator Raffy Tulfo returns to television via a new show on TV5 that aims to "seek justice" and "extend help" for people in need. .....»»