PNP acquires P485 million guns, mobility assets
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has procured firearms and mobility equipment amounting to P485 million.
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Marcos bucks Cha-cha via people’s initiative
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has expressed disdain for the signature campaign to change the Constitution under the people’s initiative that he deemed “too divisive,” and has urged the Senate to take the lead in amending the Charter, or at least some of its economic provisions.
Lawmakers seek to amend ownership regulations on Constitution's economic provisions
MANILA, Philippines — A new resolution has been filed in both Houses of the 19th Congress on Monday, seeking to amend certain economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution.
Sen. Win Gatchalian professes love for Bianca Manalo after 'no comment' on viral texts
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian assured Filipinos his relationship with long-time girlfriend Bianca Manalo is strong, despite the latter being currently embroiled in a viral text scandal involving actor Rob Gomez.
Marcos signs P5.768-T outlay for 2024
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed the P5.768-trillion national budget for 2024, a spending plan 9.5% higher than last year with significant bumps in allocations for defense and peace and order.
Tolentino to resign from Senate blue ribbon committee
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis Tolentino confirmed on Tuesday that he is stepping down as the chairperson of the powerful Senate blue ribbon committee by the end of December as part of an agreement with the Senate leadership.
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.
Public pushback vs Sara’s confidential funds kept it out of 2024 budget — Senate finance panel chair
MANILA, Philippines — Public sentiment against the confidential and intelligence funds under Vice President Sara Duterte influenced the decision of lawmakers to keep the controversial secret fund out of the proposed 2024 national budget, the Senate finance committee chairperson said on Monday.