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Locsin calls ‘idiotic’ US Senate panel’s resolution vs PH officials
The Philippines' top diplomat cites the 'separation of powers and the independence of nations' as he hits the US foreign relations committee resolution citing the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act
LIST: Senate committee chairmanships for the 18th Congress
(UPDATED) The Senate elects chairpersons for the 18th Congress' Senate committees
Senate committee to probe new threat vs BPO sector
This comes after a Malacañang veto effectively raised the cost of doing business in the Philippines, says Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV
Senate committee set to investigate 'nakaw-load'
'Let us not allow our countrymen to be victims of theft,' says Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV as his committee is set to probe the 'nakaw-load' scheme
Poe wants probe vs abusive debt collection practices
Senate Grace Poe says debt collectors engaging in unfair practices 'must be punished to put an end to their prevalent abusive behavior'
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
At least 6 senators face ethics complaints in 2017
So far, at least 9 complaints have been lodged against 6 senators, including President Rodrigo Duterte's critics, Senators Leila de Lima and Antonio Trillanes IV
P3.5B for dengue vaccination program 'too big' – economist
Economist Hilton Lam once conducted an economic evaluation of Dengvaxia, which showed the vaccine is only cost-effective if sold at P654.25 each. The DOH bought the vaccine at P1,000 each.
New vaccines shouldn't be introduced during an election year – Ubial
Senator Richard Gordon also questions where the dengue vaccination program was launched, saying that NCR, Central Luzon, and Calabarzon 'appear to be the places with highest voters'
Poe: Math shows operators lose in gov't bid to modernize jeepneys
Senator Grace Poe says Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade must attend a Senate hearing to explain how the government is going to help operators shoulder the cost of modernizing their jeepneys
Senate bill seeks to help Filipino seafarers returning from abroad
The proposed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers includes the establishment of a reintegration center that would develop livelihood programs, among others
Trillanes files ethics case vs Gordon
Senator Antonio Trillanes IV accuses Senator Richard Gordon of violation of laws, Senate rules, and the lawyer's code
'Unapologetic' fake news spreaders an 'insult' to gov't officials – Robredo
Vice President Leni Robredo says of government officials spreading false information online: 'Papayagan ba natin na iyong kasamaang ganito iyong magpe-prevail?'
Bongbong Marcos: 'My family has been suffering from fake news'
Ex-senator Bongbong Marcos believes bloggers, regardless of their affiliations, should not be suppressed. Instead, he thinks it's the readers' responsibility to stop reading blogs they believe are making false claims.
Senate panel OKs additional P1.68 B in 2018 CHED budget
The Senate finance committee increases the CHED's proposed budget for 2017 from P12.41 billion to P14.1 billion, but this excludes funds for the free tuition law
Senate committee adds P1.2 billion to SUCs’ budget for 2018
(UPDATED) Senator Juan Edgardo Angara says the additional funds will be used for SUCs' expenses on infrastructure and equipment
Gatchalian hits 'shallow' NEA probe into Palawan blackouts
In response the National Electrification Administration says it will issue a show cause order to all electric cooperatives including Paleco on why they should not be sanctioned
Senate panel orders NEA to probe extended blackouts in Palawan
UPDATED Senator Sherwin Gatchalian gives the National Electrification Administration until Friday August 11 to finish its probe and submit findings to the energy committee
Lascañas' DDS claims 'flooded with loopholes' – Senate committee
The Senate committee report recommends increase the penalty for witnesses who commit perjury
Senate summons Lascañas to Davao Death Squad probe
2nd UPDATE The Senate committee on public order sets the hearing for Monday March 6
Recto withdraws support for Cha-Cha, opposes federalism
Senate Minority Leader Ralph Recto who wants to limit charter change to economic provisions believes federalism will harm the economy
Taguiwalo: Death penalty 'cruel, degrading, and inhuman'
The use of capital punishment also extinguishes the offender s hopes to reform and engage in rehabilitation says DSWD Secretary Judy Taguiwalo in a position paper submitted to the Senate justice committee
Senate panel to probe 'unreasonable' surge pricing of Grab, Uber
They should not lose sight that their services are mainly for the convenience of the riding public says Senator Grace Poe chair of the Senate public services committee
Senate panel to discuss 'work from home' bill
Aside from addressing the traffic crisis the bill also promotes work life balance as it seeks to give employees more time with their family than on the road
Gordon, Trillanes to hold separate probes on BI scandal
Hopefully this will nurture a peaceful atmosphere in the Senate considering we need to pass a number of legislation before the adjournment of session in March says Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III who moved to have the issue probed by the committees of the two senators
De Lima to Senate: Probe irregularities in Gordon report
In her 151 page dissenting opinion Senator Leila de Lima asks President Rodrigo Duterte to create an independent commission to probe killings
'De Lima, Trillanes liable for unparliamentary acts' – joint panel
Both should be held accountable in order to preserve the integrity of the Senate says a Senate committee report criticizing the two senators behavior during the probe into extrajudicial killings
Bill to reform PH telco industry eyed by 2017
Putting more teeth into the National Telecommunications Commission and amending foreign ownership rules are among the reforms being eyed
LIVE: Senate hearing on the death of Mayor Espinosa with witnesses Dayan and Kerwin Espinosa
Ronnie Dayan and Kerwin Espinosa take the witness stand in the committee hearing
Lacson: 'Kerwin Espinosa must live to tell his story'
Senator Panfilo Lacson says the government must protect Kerwin Espinosa once he is brought back to the Philippines as the alleged drug lord can identify his protectors in government
Gordon to call for probe into Espinosa killing
Senator Richard Gordon says he will talk to Senator Ping Lacson about the resumption of investigations on alleged extrajudicial killings
After 2 hearings, FOI bill now up for Senate debate
The bill which covers all branches of government seeks to mandate the disclosure of public documents on government websites
Lacson: Gordon should've listened to CHR witnesses
Senator Panfilo Lacson also says he is open to the resumption of the probe but only if another witness or piece of evidence can corroborate Edgar Matobato s claims
Senate panel to recommend perjury, murder raps vs Matobato
Kasama sa report baka ma perjury sya at the least and at the most murder charges against him says Senator Richard Gordon chairman of the justice panel
Gordon flip-flops on inclusion of killings in Senate probe
UPDATED Senator Richard Gordon initially wants to exclude the issue of extrajudicial killings but the invited guests were not prepared to discuss a different matter
Loren wants security briefing at presidential situation room
The senator commits to lobby for the increase of the National Security Council s budget from P147 million to P235 million
Matobato tells Senate: They can have me killed, I won't run
The supposed hitman of the Davao Death Squad turns emotional after hours of being grilled during a Senate hearing
Only 4 of 24 invited guests attend Gordon-led probe
UPDATED The Commission on Human Rights and other human rights groups skip Thursday s hearing the first after Senator Leila De Lima was ousted as justice committee chair
Senators: De Lima ousted for being 'biased,' anti-Duterte
I urge my fellow senators not to use their committees as a venue to besmirch anyone to remain impartial and do not allow anyone to use our chamber for grandstanding and mudslinging says Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III
Duterte on De Lima ouster: I won't intervene
President Duterte says events unfolding in Congress are not within his territory
De Lima says Duterte plotted her ouster
Wala po akong duda na may kinalaman diyan ang ating Pangulo Imposible po walang kinalaman dito ang ating Pangulo says Senator Leila De Lima
Policy issues from Matobato's testimony
The testimony of Edgar Matobato is rich with information that have policy implications and can therefore aid future legislation
Drilon: Senate committees can grant protective custody
Senator Franklin Drilon also says that the use of Senate premises to provide protection is subject to the Senate President s approval
Aguirre on De Lima's witness vs Duterte: 'Why investigate only now?'
Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II accuses his predecessor of diverting public attention from the House probe into illegal drugs at the national penitentiary when she was DOJ chief
De Lima: Expect more witnesses to drug-related killings
At least 9 witnesses are expected to testify on 8 cases involving 11 victims when the justice committee chaired by Senator Leila de Lima resumes hearings on September 15
DOH wants P1.2-B reproductive health budget in 2017
This is a huge jump from the P165 million proposal earlier presented by Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial before lawmakers at the House of Representatives
Senate ethics body torn on how to handle complaint vs De Lima
Two allies of Senator Leila De Lima want the committee to decide first on its jurisdiction over the complaint not on the complaint s form and substance
Only 2 senators reprimanded by Senate in 30 years
Out of all ethics complaints the Senate has only censured former senators Juan Ponce Enrile and Heherson Alvarez Former senator Manny Villar was only reprimanded on paper due to lack of quorum caused by the absence of his allies
Ethics complaint vs De Lima? Issues of the ethics committee
Former senator Rene Saguisag who once headed the Senate ethics committee says politics also comes into play in deciding complaints against senators
