Posting bail not urgent for Alice Guo — lawyer
MANILA, Philippines — Former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo is set to post bail but her legal counsel, Stephen David, said it is not a priority at the moment.
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Olivia Rodrigo announces Philippine concert date, tickets for P1,500
MANILA, Philippines — It's finally official — Filipino-American pop star Olivia Rodrigo is performing on Philippine shores!
Press Release - Cayetano calls for high-level meeting with DPWH to expedite New Senate Building project
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday called for the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to convene a "high-level" meeting to expedite the construction of the New Senate Building (NSB), stressing the need for transparent cooperation from the department.
‘I am Alice’: Guo insists on Philippine nationality
MANILA, Philippines — The collective temper of the Senate flared anew on Monday, September 9 upon former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo’s insistence on her Philippine identity, despite being presented with her alleged Chinese passport.
Press Release - Co-sponsorship remarks of Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Senate Bill No. 2792 under Committee Report No. 301
MR. PRESIDENT, THIS REPRESENTATION HAS ALWAYS BEEN AN ADVOCATE OF THE PROTECTION OF RIGHTS AND PROMOTION OF WELFARE OF OUR WORKERS, INCLUDING THE OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS OR OFWs. SINCE MY FIRST STINT AS A LEGISLATOR, IN THE PERFORMANCE OF MY DUTIES AS THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT, I WAS GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR THE LIFE STORIES AND SACRIFICES OF OUR OFWs, SHEPHERD MEASURES THAT WILL IMPROVE THEIR SAFETY AND WORKING CONDITIONS, AND HELP THEM IN MY OWN HUMBLE WAY, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE DISTRESSED AND WANTED TO COME HOME TO THEIR FAMILIES HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Minority lawmakers decry parliamentary courtesy granted to Office of the President's budget hearing
MANILA, Philippines — The House Committee on Appropriations on Monday, September 9 approved the motion to terminate panel deliberations for the Office of the President’s (OP) proposed 2025 budget due to “parliamentary courtesy" within at least 20 minutes.
Senators push to gain custody of Alice Guo
MANILA, Philippines — Senators will fight to detain former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo in the Senate.
Press Release - Cayetano stresses power of unity and purpose in churches
On Sunday, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano addressed thousands of Christians in Puerto Princesa City with a compelling testimony about the power of purpose and unity during the 42nd founding anniversary of Life Church Palawan.