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Opposition senators seek probe into Sagay farmers' massacre
(UPDATED) 'This is not an isolated case as it only reflects the prevailing situation in many farmlands around the country,' says the 6-member Senate minority bloc
Bam Aquino files COC for reelection as senator
Senator Paolo Benigno 'Bam' Aquino IV reminds voters that he was among those who opposed the tax reform law from the beginning
Tindig Pilipinas endorses Senate bets who will 'fight for all of us'
(UPDATED) 'They will be our fighters against poverty, for social inclusion, and for the nation’s sovereignty,' says the opposition coalition
Robredo: Opposition coalition stands with Trillanes
(UPDATED) 'Gagawin natin ang lahat para hindi patuloy ang ganitong uri ng pagpapahirap para lang isilensyo ang ating mga gustong sabihin,' says Vice President Leni Robredo
Senators to walk out if Con-Ass pushed in joint session
The Senate has a game plan should it happen: Senate President Vicente Sotto III will adjourn the session on the part of the chamber, with senators walking out of the hall
Opposition senators seek probe into PTV's planned airing of Chinese shows
'Airing Chinese shows on our state-run network poses a danger of spreading Chinese propaganda sanctioned by our government,' minority senators say in filing Senate Resolution No. 780
Senate minority seeks probe into China plane landings in Davao
Opposition senators file Senate Resolution No. 779, seeking to determine if the 'technical stops' of Chinese military planes in the Philippines violated the 1987 Constitution
Duterte signs law on national feeding program
(3RD UPDATE) The new law aims to address hunger and undernutrition among children aged 3 up to those in Grade 6
Roque to opposition: Bill vs officials spreading 'fake news' would be used against you
'Ito po magagamit sa oposisyon. Kayo po nasa oposiyon, kami hindi. So 'yun po ang iniiwasan natin, lalong-lalo na walang depenisyon, magagamit sa panunupil,' says Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque
Opposition senators seek probe into Calida firm's gov't contracts
It remains to be seen if administration senators will indeed allow opposition senator Antonio Trillanes IV to lead an investigation into the contracts worth P261.39 million
Senate approves bill granting gov't support for 'innovative' startups
If Senate Bill 1532 is passed into law, startups would enjoy research grants, exemption from fees and charges, and free use of government equipment and facilities, among other incentives
National Youth Commission cuts ties with TAYO Awards
The NYC, under Duterte Youth chairman Ronald Gian Cardema, would rather that the funding for the TAYO Awards go to 'The President Rodrigo Roa Duterte Youth Leadership Awards'
Pimentel vows to 'fight' for reelectionist allies in PDP-Laban slate
This comes after Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito aired the grievance of reelectionist senator-allies that they were left out despite having supported the government
Senate leaders slam 'unconstitutional' petition to oust Sereno
Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III says Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno can only be removed through impeachment, while Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon says the petition is 'a slippery slope'
Globe, Smart urged to notify prepaid users of each load deduction
'In that way, mas madali buhay nila.... At kung meron mang binawas sa 'yo, 'di ka nag-opt in, puwede kang mag-complain,' says Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV
Bam Aquino, wife welcome 2nd daughter on Valentine's Day
'Best Valentine's Day gift!' says Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV on the birth of his second daughter Consuelo Victoria or 'Coco'
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Palace defends Faeldon's appointment to new gov't post
(UPDATED) 'The appointment of Nicanor Faeldon to another position puts a big question mark in the government's seriousness in fighting corruption,' says Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV
Minority senators oppose extension of martial law in Mindanao
'As security forces reign supreme during martial law, would not military rule actually get in the way of a people-centered rebuilding and rehabilitating of the once vibrant city?' they ask
Senators welcome possible entry of foreign telco player
But Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV says the focus should not be on China alone, as there are other foreign and local companies keen on entering the market
Ahead of ASEAN Summit, senators urge gov't to enforce West PH Sea ruling
'We suggest that the government use its ASEAN chairmanship to rally our allies and friends to this end – for our people, for our fisherfolk,' senators say ahead of the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit
Aquino 'only did what he deemed was best' during Mamasapano – LP
(UPDATED) The political party of former president Benigno Aquino III comes to his defense after the Office of the Ombudsman filed charges against him at the Sandiganbayan over the botched Mamasapano operations
'No politics' in EDSA march against killings
'Nobody here is destabilizing,' says Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon, as he and several other opposition members join the 'Lord, Heal Our Land' Sunday protest
Senators to Marcoses: Return all ill-gotten wealth, not just 'crumbs'
Kung ano ang kabuuan na ninakaw ibalik Di naman yung pinaambunan ka lang ayos na says Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III
Uber asks LTFRB to change suspension to fine
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board will need one more week to hear the new request In the meantime Uber remains suspended
Liberal Party holds 1st official meeting post-2016 elections
The party ratifies resolutions naming Vice President Leni Robredo as its chairperson and Senator Francis Pangilinan as its president
Senators hit Duterte's economic managers for opposing free tuition bill
Senators urge the Duterte administration to view the measure as an investment for the future and not an expense
Duterte wants Senate to pass tax reform in full, zeroes in on Angara
The President tells Senator Angara to watch out in the elections after noticing the legislator did not clap on his request for the passage of the tax reform bill
Bam Aquino to LTFRB: Work with Uber, Grab on reasonable standards
Senator Paolo Benigno Bam Aquino IV pushes for the proposed Rideshare Support Company Act which seeks to encourage new affordable and safe transportation options
Senate minority to Congress, SC: Preserve independence, democracy
The Senate minority bloc also urges the public to fight for democracy amid the proliferation of fake news
NUJP to Aguirre: Media won't be scapegoats for your 'lies'
Trying to blame others for your blunders unmasks you as a mean spirited coward the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines tells Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II
Bam Aquino demands public apology from Aguirre over fake news
Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV says he is considering filing a case against Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II
What to expect if Duterte signs law on free college tuition by June
Students in public colleges and universities and technical vocational schools can already enjoy the benefits of the law by the second semester of 2017 2018
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Senators want Anti-Distracted Driving Act on hold
They have made matters complicated when it is basically just about banning the use of cellphones while driving says Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito referring to the implementing rules
Senators to Duterte: Why tolerate China's war threat?
Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV asks why the Philippines is rejecting the European Union s supposed interference but allowing China to make threats
After confusion on Lopez vote, Aquino wants CA to review secret voting
Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV says someone clearly lied about voting in favor of former environment secretary Gina Lopez
Senate probe into secret jail cell sought
Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV also criticizes PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa s defense of the secret cell saying it encourages a culture of impunity
YEBC 2017: PH youth urged to go into business
We focus on entrepreneurship because we need to in order to develop our country Senator Bam Aquino tells students at the Youth Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
Aquino, Hontiveros seek probe into PNP, funeral homes conspiracy
Senators Risa Hontiveros and Paolo Benigno Aquino IV say there is a need to protect victims families from excessive funeral expenses that benefit corrupt cops
Briones gets CA nod amid questions on health
There is no correlation between the state of my knees and the state of my brain 76 year old Education Secretary Leonor Briones tells the Commission on Appointments
Senate passes bill on free tuition in state colleges
This passage of the Affordable Higher Education for All Act is a clear message from the Senate to every Filipino that we prioritize education that we choose to invest first and foremost in our students says Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV
Senate approves bill on free public Wi-Fi
UPDATED Voting 18 0 senators approve the Free Internet Access in Public Places Act on 3rd and final reading
Free tuition in state colleges: What the bill says
Here s what you need to know about the tuition free policy as proposed in the Senate
Senate poised to pass bill on free public Wi-Fi
The House of Representatives is also expected to approve the measure on 2nd reading by Wednesday March 15
'Intangible heritage' at 'Department of Culture' isusulong ng NCCA
Masyadong tumutok sa tangible at built heritage ang Pilipinas ayon kay NCCA Chairman Virgilio Almario samantalang makikita ng mga Pilipino ang kanilang matandang sarili sa mga panitikang bayan salawikain at wika
Bam Aquino: Senate shouldn't rush death penalty bill
Bilang mga kinatawan ng mamamayan dapat panindigan ng bawat senador ang kanilang magiging boto says the senator pushing for transparency in voting on the controversial measure
After LP ouster, Drilon is new Senate minority leader
Six senators now comprise the minority bloc: Franklin Drilon Paolo Benigno Aquino IV Francis Pangilinan Risa Hontiveros Leila de Lima and Antonio Trillanes IV
Liberal Party senators see Palace hand in ouster
Nawala na ba ang pagiging independiente at magiging sunud sunuran na lang ba [ang Senado] sa ehekutibo? asks Senator Francis Pangilinan
Senate ousts Drilon, LP senators from key posts
UPDATED The 4 ousted senators join the Senate minority bloc
