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 - Statement of Sen Nancy Binay on issues with regard the NSB
Sa totoo lang, nagulat din ako kung saan nanggagaling ang info ni SP Escudero with regard the New Senate Building.
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.
Plot thickens: Guo ‘bridge’ between POGO, syndicates
SEN. Sherwin Gatchalian yesterday said that intelligence agencies have confirmed that Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac acted as the bridge or enabler in the supposed “deep connection” of the raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) hub raided last March 13 with politicians, law enforcement agencies, and local crime syndicates. Gatchalian said the information was revealed when the Committee on Wo
Meycauayan Water District lost 43% of production in 2023: COA
THE Meycauayan Water District lost 4.44 million cubic meters of water in 2023, representing 43.33 percent of its total production for the year while only 5.804 million cubic meters reached its concessionaires and were duly billed.
Local execs decry suspension over Chocolate Hills issue
MANILA, Philippines — At least two of eight suspended municipal mayors have voiced their sentiments, saying their suspension over the construction and operation of a vacation resort in the middle of Chocolate Hills in Bohol is unfair.
China: Ayungin access needs advance notice
MANILA, Philippines — With its tactic of intimidation drawing outrage and unsuccessful in stopping Philippine resupply missions for troops on the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, China has announced it would no longer block deliveries of food and other provisions to the military outpost – situated in Philippine waters – if Manila gives advance notice.
Construction of new NBI building underway
MANILA, Philippines — The construction of the new headquarters of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) along Taft Avenue in Manila started yesterday with a groundbreaking ceremony led by Sen. Imee Marcos.