Escudero stops work on new Senate building
(UPDATE) SENATE President Francis Escudero raised the need to review the budget for the construction of the new Senate building in Taguig City, which has ballooned to P23 billion from P8.9 billion.
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Press Release - Chiz suspends new senate building construction pending comprehensive review
Senate President Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero announced on Monday that he has ordered the suspension of the construction work on the new Senate building in Taguig City, citing concerns over escalating costs and the need for a comprehensive review.
Press Release - Escudero: Senate elects new committee chairpersons; Migz heads economic affairs
The Senate on Wednesday started reorganizing key posts following the change in leadership, with former Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri getting the economic affairs panel.
Press Release - Cayetano bats for comprehensive anti-discrimination law
For Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, the problem of discrimination in the country will not be solved unless the people acknowledge that it exists.
Press Release - Senators Alan, Pia decry PH delegation's 'pro-tobacco' stance
While the rest of the world is taking steps to curb smoking, the Philippines seems to be running in the other direction.
Makati City excludes 10 EMBO barangays in 2024 tax allocation
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 5) — Makati City on Friday said that 10 EMBO barangays will be excluded from the city’s national tax allotment (NTA) for 2024.
Tolentino quits as chairman of Senate blue ribbon panel
SEN. Francis Tolentino yesterday announced his resignation as chairman of the Senate Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations, or the Blue Ribbon committee, and member of the bicameral Commission on Appointments (CA) effective December 31, 2023.
Press Release - Cayetano: WPS strategy must be tied to economic development
For Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, the country's strategy on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) must be tied to economic development, saying this is the edge of China and even smaller countries like Vietnam.