Yearender: A banner year for Senate; minority stands its ground
MANILA, Philippines — The past year was a productive one for the Senate.
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Unification of PDP-Laban factions eyed
MANILA, Philippines — While confirming efforts to reunify two factions of the once-ruling Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) political party, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III said his “side of the party is wary and hesitant.”
4Ps beneficiaries to enjoy electricity bill discount in January
MANILA, Philippines — Starting January 2024, beneficiaries of the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps and those considered to be living below the poverty threshold could enjoy discounts in their electricity bills.
Bill eyed to implement arbitral ruling on West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate is hoping to pass by next month the new maritime zone law that will help implement the 2016 arbitral tribunal adjudicating the Philippines’ case against China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
2024 budget to include P450 billion aid to poor families
MANILA, Philippines — At least P450 billion in financial assistance for poor and low-income families is included in the P5.768-trillion national budget for 2024, according to Speaker Martin Romualdez.
Senators discuss possible replacement of Tolentino in Blue Ribbon
MANILA, Philippines — Senate colleagues of Sen. Francis Tolentino are discussing his possible replacement as Blue Ribbon committee chairman, saying he has become busy with preparations for his re-election bid in 2025.
House frees 2 SMNI hosts; Quiboloy travel watch eyed
MANILA, Philippines — Citing humanitarian reasons, the House of Representatives released from detention yesterday two hosts of the Sonshine Media Network International.
Senate to ratify 2024 national budget today
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate is set to ratify today the proposed P5.768-trillion national budget for 2024, according to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri.