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......»»
Heart ibinandera ang kanyang gown sa renewal of vows nila ni Chiz
PAGKALIPAS nang siyam na taon (February 15,2015) ay muling nagpakasal ang mag-asawang Senator Chiz Escudero at Heart Evangelista na itinaon sa kanilang wedding anniversary na ginanap sa Balesin Island Club’s Royal Villa kaninang hapon. Tinag si Heart ng IG account na harpersbazaarsg ngayong gabi suot nito ang wedding dress. Ang ganda ng wedding dress ni.....»»
Tulfo’s bill seeks to impose stricter penalties for drunk drivers
MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to impose stricter penalties for drunk drivers, including a fine of up to P1,000,000, has been filed by Senator Raffy Tulfo. At present, the current law penalizes drunk drivers who caused homicide with a fine ranging from P300,000 to P500,000. But Tulfo, through his Senate Bill No, 2546, proposed.....»»
Senator seeks probe into warrantless arrest of film director Jade Castro
"At any time, it is wrong to "arrest now, explain later," which was what happened to Director Jade Castro and his three companions in the town of Catanauan, Quezon," Hontiveros said......»»
DOH, DOLE deny any hand in Cha-cha signature drive
MANILA, Philippines — Representatives of the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) denied that their agencies are involved in the controversial signature campaign to amend the 1987 Constitution. The clarification came after Senator Imee Marcos brought up, during the Senate’s Tuesday hearing, that DOH’s Medical Assistance for Indigent Patients.....»»
Senator confident Senate-House impasse to settle soon
Senate President Pro-Tempore Loren Legarda expressed confidence that the impasse between the Senate and the House of Representatives over efforts to amend the 1987 Constitution will soon be settled......»»
Rappler unpacks SC ruling on Estrada plunder, bribery case
CHEERS TO Rappler for an explainer that dissected the case of Senator Jinggoy Estrada and thoroughly discussed the ruling of Sandiganbayan.On January 19, the Sandiganbayan released a 396-page decision acquitting Estrada of plunder but convi.....»»
Transparency, accountability pivotal in Cha-cha talks, senator assures
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva has underscored the unwavering commitment of the Senate to uphold its word, while placing paramount importance on the principles of transparency and accountability in the ongoing discussions surrounding the amendment of the 1987 Constitution......»»
Hymns of repentance
A certain senator was quoted some time ago as saying that Filipinos supporting the intentions of the International Criminal Court to probe the Duterte administration’s bloody tokhang campaign should be made to sing the national anthem 1,000 times to regain their sense of patriotism......»»
Heart Evangelista, Chiz Escudero muling ikakasal
MULING ikakasal sina Heart Evangelista at Senator Chiz Escudero para sa renewal of vows para sa ika-sampung taong anibersaryo bilang mag-asawa. Matatandaang ikinasal ang dalawa noong Pebrero 15, 2015 isang araw pagkatapos ng kaarawan (Pebrero 14) ng kilalang luxury influencer ng Pilipinas na ginanap sa Royal Villa Balesin. Kuwento ni Ogie Diaz sa vlog nilang.....»»
No, forcing women into mandatory ROTC is not gender equality: GABRIELA to senator Bato dela Rosa
Forcing young women to undergo mandatory ROTC is NOT gender equality. It just means we are now throwing both halves of the population into militarist, macho, and misogynistic education under ROTC......»»
US Senate panel urges Treasury Dept to make tech firms comply with sanctions
US Senator Mark Warner says tech companies like Alphabet and Meta have continued to provide adtech services to sanctioned entities with ties to 'foreign adversaries'.....»»
Of senators and bilyonaryos
The buzz among some of the country’s billionaires these days is how Senator Raffy Tulfo called out tycoon Isidro “Sid” Consunji, chairman and CEO of DMCI Holdings Inc., for supposedly dozing off during a Senate hearing last week......»»
Imee Marcos wants lotto draw suspended
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos finds it “mathematically improbable” for lotto winners to win frequently. In a Zoom interview with reporters, Marcos expressed frustration on Friday with the alleged issues hounding the lotto draws of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). “Alam mo, pikon na pikon ako diyan sa lottong iyan, sabihin ko na.....»»
None of big winners in PCSO’s Christmas, New Year lotto games bet on all combinations, says GM
Senator Koko Pimentel, however, vows to pursue the probe, saying it usually takes months before games with a jackpot prize of P500 million or more are won – unlike in these draws.....»»
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......»»
Bato dela Rosa admits: ‘I am afraid of going to jail’
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa admitted that he is afraid of going to jail, anxious that he may not see his grandchildren if it happens. His remarks came as speculations abound that investigators of the International Criminal Court (ICC) are already in the Philippines. The ICC had launched a probe into the.....»»
‘Sing nat’l anthem 1,000 times’: Dela Rosa says pro-ICC Filipinos don’t love PH
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos who are in favor of the investigation by the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) should be made to sing the Philippine national anthem 1,000 times to revive their love for the country, said Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. Dela Rosa, who was among those mentioned in the crimes against humanity complaint before.....»»
Quiboloy, church investigated for offenses
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Tuesday began its investigation into the alleged offenses attributed to self-proclaimed “Appointed Son of God” Apollo Quiboloy and his church Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC). Senator Risa Hontiveros’ committee on women and children initiated the inquiry to find out the truth about the alleged crimes within the organization. The.....»»
Dela Rosa tells Marcos: Be man enough. Tell us if you allowed ICC to enter PH.
'Please tell us what is the real score,' says Senator Bato dela Rosa.....»»
Romualdez sidesteps allegation he ordered People s Initiative signature drive
House Speaker Martin Romualdez has shrugged off a senator’s allegation that he ordered lawmakers to gather signatures for the campaign to amend the 1987 Constitution via People’s Initiative. .....»»