Marcos set to sign 2024 budget – Zubiri
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos is set to sign on Tuesday the proposed P5.768-trillion national budget for 2024, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said.
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Marcos signs law creating Negros Island Region
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos yesterday signed into law a bill establishing the Negros Island Region (NIR) and called on lawmakers to pass more “inclusive, responsive and people-centered” bills this year.
Hontiveros asks colleagues to reconsider divorce, SOGIE bills
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros appealed to the Senate leadership to rethink its stance on her two controversial measures – divorce and SOGIE equality bills – amid reports that these have a slim chance of passing at the Senate.
Free annulment proposed if absolute divorce bill fails
MANILA, Philippines — Annulment should be made free of charge if the absolute divorce bill faces rough sailing at the Senate, Rep. Janette Garin said yesterday.
Marcos denies ordering Zubiri's ouster
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday distanced himself from the ouster of former Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, saying he was only aware of plans to remove him after being approached by Senate President Chiz Escudero.
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.
Zubiri lauds ratification of priority measures
SEN. Juan Miguel Zubiri said that under his leadership, the Senate delivered on its promise to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to pass the proposed New Government Procurement Act (NGPA).
Zubiri replaces Mark Villar as Senate economic affairs chair
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri, who stepped down as Senate president, has been elected chair of the Senate committee on economic affairs, replacing Sen. Mark Villar.
Marcos Jr. hosts dinner for Chiz, other senators after shakeup
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos met with newly elected Senate President Francis Escudero and other senators over dinner on Tuesday, a day after a shakeup in the Senate leadership.