Lawmakers unite on probe into hackings, data breaches
The House of Representatives has joined the Senate in seeking an inquiry into the series of hacking and data breach incidents on government websites.
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Risa seeks probe on data breaches
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday asked the Senate to investigate a series hacking attacks and data breaches involving government agencies.
Solon seeks approval of sports bills in Senate
Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte is asking the Senate to pass two measures to enhance sports development in the grassroots level to enable the country to send more competitive athletes abroad
Angara asks Senate to inquire into complaints of Hajj pilgrims
Senator Juan Edgardo Angara said urges the Senate to investigate complaints by Muslim Filipinos on the arrangements and services by the National Council on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) for the Hajj to find an acceptable and lasting solution for future pilgrimages.
Senators grill DPWH’s Bonoan on ‘irritating’ road repair works
Senators pressed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to explain their diggings on “good roads” then repair them later, but bad roads which need to be fixed were left unattended.
Senate urged: Uphold House CIF realignment
MANILA, Philippines — Academics are calling on the Senate to uphold the House of Representatives’ realignment of confidential funds to government agencies involved in national security.
Press Release - Transcript of interview of Senator Risa Hontiveros with Senate Media
Q: Are you in favor of the plan na gawin po yung next hearing sa Brgy. Kapihan?
Press Release - Senate approves Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers as Bong Go continues to champion migrant workers' welfare
In a crucial legislative move that marks a milestone for the Philippine maritime industry, the Senate has unanimously approved on third and final reading the Senate Bill institutionalizing the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers.