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History repeats itself: Senate had mace-chase almost 30 years ago
In 1991, a controversial coup that sought to oust then Senate president Jovito Salonga triggered a childish mace-chase in the chamber
Opposition lawmaker Gary Alejano to run for senator
The former mutineer turned lawmaker says the Senate is in need of 'more independent-minded members'
IN PHOTOS: Edgardo Angara's Baler homecoming
The remains of former Senate president Edgardo Angara arrive in Baler, Aurora, where residents can pay their final respects to their hometown hero
Sotto: I won’t allow Senate to be 'trampled' on
(UPDATED) Senators expect Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III to provide the kind of protective leadership that Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III failed to show when his party mate, Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, attacked the Senate
Sereno ouster opens 'bottomless pit of power' for SolGen, says Drilon
'This decision makes the Solicitor General the most powerful official in the bureaucracy, even more powerful than both the House of Representatives and the Senate insofar as the removal of impeachable officers is concerned,' says Senator Franklin Drilon
De Lima joins call for Senate probe into Boracay closure
Senator Leila de Lima questions President Rodrigo Duterte's order, saying his administration 'failed to present consistent and clear plan of action on how to go about the island's rehabilitation'
[OPINION | NEWSPOINT] The ultimate betrayal
Why should Duterte trouble himself with a minority chief justice?
Senators on Aguirre resignation: Time for someone 'credible, capable' in DOJ
'The Filipino people deserve a credible, capable, and respectable justice secretary who will lead with integrity and rebuild our trust in the Department of Justice,' says Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV
Senate OK needed in Int'l Criminal Court withdrawal? Trillanes, Pimentel clash
Senator Antonio Trillanes IV says Senate concurrence in treaty withdrawals is in the 1987 Constitution 'by implication,' but Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III disagrees
Malacañang: No need for Senate OK on PH withdrawal from ICC
'The reason why Senate consent is not necessary is the Constitution does not provide it's necessary,' says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
Can Senate stop PH's withdrawal from ICC? Pacquiao blocked the resolution
In February 2017, neophyte Senator Manny Pacquiao blocked the resolution that would have created the Senate's legal position that its concurrence is needed in all treaty withdrawals
Scientists, military officers to attend Benham Rise hearing at Senate
Senate Committee on Science and Technology Chairman Bam Aquino is set to lead the hearing
Bong Go: 'Not interested' to run for Senate 2019
'Magsisilbi po ako kay Mayor Duterte hanggang kamatayan, kung hindi man ako mauna,' says Special Assistant to the President Bong Go
[OPINION] Train to nowhere?
There is no way Speaker Alvarez can get a new constitution approved in a plebiscite at the time of the May 14 barangay elections
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
Philippines losing over P220 billion a year due to child undernutrition – report
UNICEF Philippines Country Representative Lotta Sylwander says nutrition is 'not yet' a priority of the current administration, but 'there seems to be an increasing interest'
‘Con-Ass without Senate won’t pass legal, constitutional, logical test’
Tony La Viña: 'The only way a Constituent Assembly can be convened is if there is a joint resolution by both Houses'
Detained De Lima wants to learn how to paint
Opposition Senator Leila de Lima is taking on new hobbies to cope with her daily struggles inside detention
Senate OKs Balik Scientist Bill on final reading
The Senate passes Senate Bill 1533 or the Balik Scientist Bill on third and final reading with a vote of 13-0
Dela Rosa 'pretends' to be senator during press conference
Dela Rosa has joked multiple times that he is eyeing a seat in the Senate
'Motherly' Miriam Santiago honored on 1st death anniversary
Family, friends, and youth supporters remember the soft side of the feisty senator who was like a mother to those who were close to her
[Conclusion] Pluralism, populism and their perversions: Congress in the time of Duterte
We need a president who will reform Congress and a Congress that will reform the presidency. We need a citizenry that will insist on having both.
Pluralism, populism and their perversions: Congress in the time of Duterte
The 17th Congress, when viewed in tandem with the Duterte presidency, reveals the phenomenon of perverted pluralism (elitism) combining with perverted populism (one-man rule). Indeed, this signals 'change,' albeit from bad to worse.
2 affidavits on Carl Arnaiz? Cop says cabbie 'afraid' the first time
PO2 Rodolfo Bautista says the taxi driver Tomas Bagcal was too afraid to speak to him in detail during his first testimony
[Newspoint] The other Marcos phenomenon
Why do Marvin Marcos and others in his infamous league get easy deals from the Duterte regime?
On Congress and martial law, 2 words: 'Duty' and 'review'
What is assigned to Congress is not just a discretion to revoke or not to revoke President Duterte s martial law declaration but a positive duty to review it
Dela Rosa on Senate bid: 'Don't take it seriously'
Top cop Director General Ronald dela Rosa says he wants to just relax after he retires next year but he also can t turn down President Rodrigo Duterte if he wants him to serve the government in another capacity
A eulogy for Mom
Lila Shahani on mother Leticia: I wanted to birth her into the afterlife the way she had birthed me into this life My only sentiment throughout it all was the deepest gratitude
Senate pays tribute to 'selfless, dedicated' Leticia Ramos-Shahani
I also learned from her that the only thing in life that we can be is to be kind says former senator Rene Saguisag in his eulogy delivered at the necrological rites for his former colleague
VLOG: Fil-Am senators at ang 'glass ceiling' sa Hawaii
While Filipino Americans in Hawaii grow in number Filipino American Senator Donovan Dela Cruz says their community cannot rest on their laurels
Duterte on Maute, Protesters hit Duterte, Obama on Michelle | Evening wRap
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Senate lawyer: Ombudsman can't order dismissal of Joel Villanueva
Senate lawyer Maria Valentina Cruz believes the Ombudsman cannot compel the Senate to implement the order as the latter has an inherent power to discipline and punish its members
FAST FACTS: Trivia on the Philippine Senate
(UPDATED) Rappler compiles interesting tidbits and trivia on the Philippine Senate, which turns 100 this year
IN PHOTOS: Philippine Senate turns 100
Incumbent and former senators celebrate the institution s centennial anniversary
PNP, AFP 'cannot run the country,' senator says
UPDATED This comes after President Rodrigo Duterte invited the AFP and PNP to run the country in accordance with my specifications under a state of lawlessness
IN PHOTOS: Hidilyn Diaz visits Senate, gets reward from Pacquiao
Hidilyn Diaz s victory tour continues with an appearance at the Senate and a visit with Manny Pacquiao
Recto urges Duterte to 'calm down,' watch his words
Senate Minority Leader Ralph Recto also says the public should learn how to auto delete the colorful parts of President Rodrigo Duterte s statements
By the numbers: 17th Congress
Get to know the current members of the Senate and the House of Representatives
Pimentel: No showdown with Cayetano on Senate presidency
Senator Aquilino Pimentel III says he has ironed out the matter with his chief rival ahead of the opening of the 17th Congress
Koko Pimentel, Aquino on Duterte, LeBron James | 6PM wRap
Watch Rappler’s 6PM newscast with Zak Yuson
Philippines: How to elect a better Senate
The Philippine Senate is a national body that needs to represent the full diversity of society but this is not encouraged under the system where we elect them
Majority of Filipinos approve of Aquino's work – Pulse Asia survey
Only President Benigno Aquino III gets a majority approval rating while none of the country s top officials get a majority trust rating in the March 2016 Pulse Asia Ulat ng Bayan survey
The life, love and struggles of Jovito Salonga
(UPDATED) Read about the former Senate president and the legacy he leaves behind
Lorna Kapunan runs for senator on Poe-Escudero ticket
The human rights lawyer is pushing for a review of the agrarian reform program affordable health care free college education and jobs to make OFWs come home
Rappler Talk: Leila de Lima on justice and elections in the Philippines
Rappler talked to former justice secretary Leila de Lima about justice and the upcoming elections
Can #Miriam2016 revive her 1992 magic and movement?
Senator Miriam Santiago s popularity on social media can instantly create a buzz for her presidential bid but whether or not this would catapult her to the presidency remains to be seen
The Joker that I knew
The late senator Joker Arroyo loved to be makulit sarcastic and to hear about the juiciest gossip Ruby Clemmons shares a different side of the lion in the Senate
Former senator Joker Arroyo dies
2nd UPDATE Arroyo was a Makati representative for 9 years and a senator for 12 years
Never again? Some netizens hail Marcos VP bid
Netizens take to social media their sentiments about Marcos decision Some rejoice while others are angered by the idea that another Marcos would be in Malacañang
Nancy Binay files bill to declare Jan 25 SAF 44 Day
Senator Nancy Binay says the SAF 44 should be recognized for their bravery heroism and sacrifice
