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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

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

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

Such an obvious trap

While watching a press conference in Congress inviting senators to debate over AI or the artificial initiative falsely referred to as PI or people’s initiative, my immediate reaction was: It’s a trap! Then I remembered a verse in the Bible that accurately sums up the situation......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Senators claim P26.7 billion from DSWD budget used in Cha-Cha drive | The wRap

The wRap highlights: Charter change, Senate-House rift, Apo Whang-Od.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

House balks at ‘absurd’ Senate allegations about cash aid program

House Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales has also insisted that senators approved the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program during the budget legislation process, calling their line of questioning about its “sudden” appearance in the 2024 budget “absurd.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

All circling the wagons

The on-going rumpus over Charter change have seemingly pushed our Senators, Congressmen, and even present and former Cabinet members to circle around in protecting their respective turfs and leaderships......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

House and Senate at an ‘impasse’ after senators take exception with loyalty pledge

Gonzales said on Tuesday that the House “(does) not want a word war” and had sought to “temper” the anger of lawmakers by way of a House resolution expressing their collective stance......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

After ceasefire, House hopes Senate passes RBH6 by March

Administration lawmakers, under the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez in the House of Representatives, are hoping that an inter-parliamentary ceasefire the senators initiated will result in their promise to pass economic reforms in the 1987 Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Who outfoxed who?

Accusations have been literally flying thick and fast between and amongst the protagonists and antagonists in the Charter change controversy. Senators vowed to block the snowballing signature drive to carry out Cha-cha allegedly through the House-led people’s initiative......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Speaker: House has zero participation in PI

The House of Representatives has zero participation in the people’s initiative to change the Constitution, Speaker Martin Romualdez said yesterday, addressing Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III, adding that some senators may just be “seeing ghosts” in voicing their apprehension......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Congress dancing two-step Cha-cha

Representatives are dancing Cha-cha in two steps. Senators refuse to swing along. Given the high stakes, a ballroom brawl is likely. Here’s why:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Aquilino Pimentel III, ex-speaker Velasco biggest Congress spenders in 2022

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III was the biggest spender among senators in 2022 with almost P130 million, while Sen. Mark Villar was the most frugal with expenses at only P35 mill.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Senate Cha-cha proponents: No political changes

Joining the fray to have the Charter changed, several senators have vowed to focus on its economic provisions and to steer clear of politics to ensure their initiative will have better chances of getting approved......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024