Rappler's latest stories on Senate resolution
De Lima thanks U.S. Senate for ‘standing strong for larger truths’
Senator Leila de Lima says US Senate Resolution 142 is 'a watershed in the history of keeping democracy and human rights accountability in the country'

[OPINION] Reflections at the dawn of a hope-filled New Year and decade
I am filled with hope to see that there is a growing momentum for demanding accountability, as more and more allies committed to defending human rights, democracy and the Rule of Law are making themselves heard

De Lima: Probe 'influx of Chinese nationals' in Philippines
This influx of Chinese nationals 'steals jobs away from ordinary Filipinos,' says the office of Senator Leila de Lima

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Duterte: PH to withdraw from International Criminal Court 'immediately'
(UPDATED) President Rodrigo Duterte says he will ignore the one-year period for the effectivity of the withdrawal, claiming the Philippines was deceived when it signed the Rome Statute

Senators clash again over resolution vs killings in public hearing
Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III vows to 'hunt down' the people behind the #SilentNoMorePH blog

Senators bicker over 'exclusion' from resolution vs killing of minors
(UPDATED) Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III seeks a probe into the 'Silent No More PH' blog, which 'prostituted' 7 senators for not signing the resolution

14 senators' resolution: Senate has a say in termination of treaties
'The power to bind the Philippines by a treaty and international agreement is vested jointly by the Constitution in the President and the Senate,' reads the Senate resolution

Facebook execs to be called to Senate hearings on fake news
Senator Francis Pangilinan wants the executives of Facebook to explain what steps the social media platform has taken to fight the spread of falsehoods online

Facebook assures Pangilinan: ‘We take misinformation seriously’
Our goal is to connect people with the stories they find most meaningful and we know people want accurate information Facebook says in a statement

Sotto files Senate resolution for indie film fest
Senator Vicente Tito Sotto III wants the MMDA to create a film festival for independent movies saying that the revamped MMFF is prejudicial to regular moviegoers

PH one step closer to membership in China-led AIIB
The Senate adopts on second reading Senate Resolution 241 that concurs in the ratification of Philippine membership in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Senate rejects resolution vs Marcos hero's burial
The Senate failed to get a majority of 11 votes from the 20 senators present Eight senators voted in favor of the resolution 6 voted against it while 6 abstained

Drilon files Con-Con reso to 'review' 1987 Charter
The resolution bars incumbent lawmakers and candidates in the May 2016 polls from qualifying as a convention delegate

Miriam eyes probe into balikbayan boxes inspection
Is nothing sacred anymore for the Bureau of Customs?

Repeal ineffective, counter-productive laws, rules – NEDA
The National Economic and Development Authority also supports an updated Foreign Investments Act

Senate approves reworded reso on PDAF realignment
Franklin Drilon’s office says there remains P3 18 billion in senators’ Priority Development Assistance Fund citing figures from the budget department
Senate wants SC to hold oral arguments on JBC issue
The Senate wants oral arguments on its appeal that both chambers of Congress must be represented in the JBC