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Senators won't adopt House version of P4.1-T budget for 2020
Senator Panfilo Lacson floats the idea to stop congressmen from introducing further amendments during the bicameral conference committee
Congress ends deadlock on Road Board abolition
The House approves the amended Road Board abolition bill on second reading
Andaya, Zubiri to settle issues over Road Board abolition on January 15
One major issue that the House and Senate majority leaders need to address is whether or not a bicam has to be convened for the Road Board abolition bill
Reenacted budget likely in effect until January 2019 – Zubiri
Senate Majority Leader Miguel Zubiri explains senators do not have enough time to scrutinize the proposed budget before session ends this year
Senate calls for suspension of driver-only car ban on EDSA
(4th UPDATE) In a resolution, the Senate 'strongly' urges the MMDA to 'conduct public consultations' and provide 'real solutions to Metro Manila congestion'
Bicam OKs final Bangsamoro bill for Duterte signature
(3rd UPDATE) President Rodrigo Duterte is set to sign the proposed Bangsamoro Organic Law ahead of his 3rd State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 23
Lanao del Norte's Dimaporo ready to question an unconstitutional BBL
'We're all adults here. If I don't get what I want and I feel that this is unconstitutional, I'll challenge it in the Supreme Court, period,' says Lanao del Norte 1st District Representative Khalid Dimaporo
How heightened emotions, stress define bicam on proposed BBL
(UPDATED) Tensions flare as lawmakers finalize the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law. It is expected to continue, especially as they try to break the impasse on the most crucial issues of territory and plebiscite.
Bicam adopts Senate provision vs Bangsamoro firearms purchase
(UPDATED) 'What if 30 years down the line...there’s a new brand of leadership that goes into the Bangsamoro and they’re radicalized...and they want to do some foolishness and they will buy firearms, tanks, and airplanes with the funds?' asks Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri
Lawmakers' fear of territorial loss delays final BBL scope, plebiscite
'I understand the positions of district congressmen because it's a loss of territory for them and medyo mabigat 'yan and malalim….Diyan medyo madugo,' says Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri, co-chair of the bicameral conference committee
Final version of BBL must pass ‘test of constitutionality,’ say bicam members
Senate President Vicente Sotto III says the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law's constitutional issues must be resolved to avoid a scenario where the Supreme Court will later deem it unconstitutional
Arnis team assures PH of 20 gold medals in 2019 SEA Games
The PEKAF has been pushing for arnis to be a permanent fixture in the SEA Games' list of sports
Zubiri: Senate's BBL version complies with Constitution
The MILF is expected to push hard to restore key provisions that were removed or revised by both chambers
Bicam members: Who will finalize the Bangsamoro law?
28 senators and representatives are chosen to reconcile conflicting provisions in the bills separately passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives
Senate honors soldiers for defending, maintaining peace in Marawi
'The supreme sacrifice of our fallen soldiers and police officers in order to fulfill their duty to defend and protect the country from terrorists should not be forgotten and deserves the highest commendation'
Senate asks Duterte to certify proposed BBL as urgent to meet June 2 deadline
The Senate seeks to pass the bill on final reading before Congress adjourns sine die on June 2, in time for President Rodrigo Duterte's 3rd State of the Nation Address
BBL passage by end of May? 'We'll still give it a try,' says Pimentel
Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III says this follows the timeline of Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri, chair of the Senate subcommittee on the Bangsamoro Basic Law
Zubiri wants Bangsamoro bill passed on Marawi siege anniversary
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri works out a timeline to fulfill President Rodrigo Duterte's wish to sign the law creating the new Bangsamoro region in June
In meeting with Duterte, lawmakers vow to pass BBL by May
If Congress does not pass the Bngsamoro Basic Law, Duterte plans to use his 'residual powers' to help further the cause for peace in Mindanao, says Chief Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza
Senate committee seeks to ban dynasties, turncoatism in Bangsamoro
Read the other salient features of the Senate's proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law, which seeks to give political and fiscal autonomy to the region
P72B yearly for Bangsamoro region if BBL passed
Senators also assure local government units that their Internal Revenue Allotment would be retained
Zubiri, Angara lukewarm on Sabah inclusion in proposed BBL
The two senators leading discussions on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law say they'd rather keep the measure 'less controversial' and remain 'silent' on the issue
Inclusion of anti-dynasty provision in BBL pushed in Senate
Members of the Bangsamoro Transition Commission, however, oppose the proposal, saying it would send a signal that the Bangsamoro people are being 'singled out' for a national issue
Senators to battle-weary Marawi: 'We will pass Bangsamoro law'
'We should pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law, as this is seen by the people to bring lasting peace,' says Senator Cynthia Villar during a congressional hearing in Marawi City
Proposed BBL under Duterte is constitutional – transition commission
National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr fears the conflict in Mindanao would worsen if the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law is not passed
Senators laud Railways Usec Chavez after resignation
Some senators say Cesar Chavez is a 'big loss' to the Department of Transportation
Zubiri addresses Dela Rosa as ‘Senator Bato’
'Kahapon niloloko po namin siya na may nakahanda nang upuan sa Senado para sa kaniya,' says Senator Zubiri
The different angles in Atio Castillo's hazing case
Ventura's testimony is seen as a breakthrough in the hazing case, but Senator Lacson asks: could he be a Trojan horse?
Senators ask Aegis Juris fratman: Are you a Trojan horse?
Fraternity member Mark Ventura vows to tell the truth about the initiation rites that led to the death of Horacio Castillo III
'Negligence' of UST officials partly led to Castillo's death – senators
(UPDATED) 'Ang talagang naging kapalit dito ay buhay ng isang bata,' says Senator Sherwin Gatchalian
Senators slam Solano for 'lying, covering up' death of Atio Castillo
'Ngayon naman ay hindi na ang Senado ang ginagago ni John Paul Solano kundi ginagago niya na ang buong Pilipinas,' says Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri on Solano's claim that Atio Castillo died due to a pre-existing heart condition
Senate allows public release of Solano testimony in executive session
The Senate votes unanimously to release the testimony of John Paul Solano, one of the suspects in the killing of hazing victim Horacio Castillo III
Law banning expiration dates on gift certificates eyed by Christmas
Under the proposed measure, senior citizens and persons with disabilities will continue to enjoy discounts on purchases, as provided by the law, using GCs
Resolution vs killings sent to 5 of 7 senators before filing – Pangilinan's office
Senator Francis Pangilinan's chief-of-staff says Senate Resolution 516 was sent to the offices of Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III, Senators Richard Gordon, Cynthia Villar, Juan Miguel Zubiri, and Gregorio Honasan, contrary to their claims
'Grandmother' or 'godmother Earth?' Senators tease Villar
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri calls Senator Cynthia Villar as 'grandmother Earth' but Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III says the richest senator should be 'godmother Earth'
CHED ‘strongly condemns’ death of Horacio Castillo III
CHED chairperson Patricia Licuanan says CHED-NCR will look into the 'very tragic event'
Senate to probe UST law student's death due to hazing
Senate public order committee chair Panfilo Lacson will lead the probe into the death of Horacio Castillo III
MGB proposes lifting of ban on open-pit mining
Mines and Geosciences Bureau Director Wilfredo Moncano says they are consulting with the Mining Industry Coordinating Council regarding the proposal
Senate approves bill prohibiting expiry dates on gift certificates
Excluded from the bill s coverage are gift checks issued to customers under loyalty rewards or promotional programs coupons and vouchers
Senators admit links to 'middleman' in P6.4-B shabu shipment
UPDATED Alleged middleman Kenneth Dong was a campaign donor of Villanueva while Recto Hontiveros Zubiri and Pangilinan were his wedding sponsors
No to joint session on martial law? But Zubiri, Gordon voted yes in 2009
Senator Risa Hontiveros reminds senators Richard Gordon and Juan Miguel Zubiri of what they said in 2009 when they voted for a joint session to debate on former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo s declaration of martial law
Lawmakers see failure of intelligence in Marawi attack
Members of the Senate and House of Representatives want authorities to explain what truly happened with some saying local government officials might be involved
Gina Lopez 'surprised, disappointed' by CA votes
My experience with them is that these were persons of principle says the former environment chief of some lawmakers who voted against her confirmation
Koko Pimentel to seek reelection in 2019 amid legal issues
He expects his candidacy to be questioned before the Supreme Court but says he is confident he will win as he did not finish his 1st 6 year term
Smart seen to get 25-year franchise extension by March
But the franchise extension might require the telco giant to list on the Philippine Stock Exchange
Window narrows for Smart's 25-year franchise extension
The telco s franchise granted way back in March 1992 is set to expire this March
Flying fists and brawling lawmakers: when politics gets physical
In the world of politics heated debates on controversial issues can sometimes end in fist fights
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Senate strips Trillanes of power to probe Bureau of Immigration
It s the 2nd time that senators removed power from a critic of President Rodrigo Duterte to investigate controversies
Zubiri bill wants to ban trade in sharks, rays
The proposed Sharks and Rays Conservation Act seeks to impose penalties of up to 12 years imprisonment or a fine of up to P1 million or both to violators of the ban including those who inflict injury on sharks and rays
