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MANILA, Philippines — A senator on Monday cautioned against brewing plans by the House of Representatives to amend the 1987 Constitution without the Senate’s involvement, saying that pushing ahead without them would be “unconstitutional” and “impossible.”
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Cynthia Villar, who is rumored to be seeking the highest local elective post in Las Piñas, has reportedly decided to run as representative of the city’s lone congressional district.
MANILA, Philippines — Former budget undersecretary Lloyd Christopher Lao’s arrest may lead to the “big boss” behind the Pharmally mess, Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday, September 18, said.
The new charter of the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has been approved on Second Reading before the Senate plenary. Senator Mark Villar is the sponsor and one of the authors of the measure.
MANILA, Philippines — Senators were surprised to find that a significant portion of the Department of Transportation’s (DOTR) proposed budget for 2024 was reallocated to so-called unprogrammed funds.
MANILA, Philippines — Senators raised concerns about the government's continued payments to transportation contractors for projects that are still under review.
MANILA, Philippines — Only P8.8 million out of a P200 million budget dedicated to shelter assistance during disasters has been used, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) reported on Tuesday.
Mr. President, my dear colleagues,
Mr. President, distinguished colleagues,