Senate report on divorce bill gains support from senators
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda on Thursday expressed openness to legalize divorce after signing the committee report of the Senate version of the divorce bill.
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Tolentino backs probe of escorts
MANILA, Philippines — New Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino yesterday expressed support for an investigation of his two Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) escorts.
Chinese business partner Guo’s biological mom?
MANILA, Philippines — The biological mother of Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo could also be a Chinese, contrary to her claim during Senate hearings that her mother is a Filipina housemaid, senators said yesterday.
Gatchalian wants Guo out of NPC over alleged ties to illegal POGO
MANILA, Philippines — Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) stalwart Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian wants Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo expelled from the party over her alleged ties to money laundering and syndicates.
Divorce bill uncertain with 5 senators opposed
MANILA, Philippines — The fate of the divorce bill remains uncertain in the Senate, with five senators – including the Senate president – so far against it, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada.
Bill filed to outlaw POGOs
MANILA, Philippines — A bill was filed in the Senate seeking to outrightly ban the operations of offshore gaming hubs following a series of raids on those involved in crimes.
Is the 'Artista' bloc behind Zubiri’s ouster due to injury dispute?
MANILA, Philippines — The ouster plot against Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri that cost him his Senate presidency has taken an unexpected twist – all due to an action star’s foot.
Senate ratifies bill amending government procurement reform law
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has ratified a bill amending the government procurement reform law, one of the priority measures of the Marcos administration.