Rappler's latest stories on Sergio Osmeña III
In Cebu, Serge Osmeña hits part of TRAIN law before Angara
Senatorial candidate Sergio Osmeña III says he will move to scrap the fuel excise tax under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law
Serge Osmeña seeks Senate return, plans to help Duterte
'I find it easier to react to issues if I'm independent rather when in a party. Kapag nasa partido ka, stuck ka sa sinabi ng partido,' says former senator Sergio Osmeña III
SC orders awarding of Naga Power Plant to Aboitiz's Therma Power
A high court ruling gives the operation and ownership contract of the Naga Power Plant Complex to AboitizPower s Therma Power Visayas Incorporated
The last session: Serge Osmeña leaves the building
Senator Serge Osmeña III three time senator self proclaimed liberal martial law detainee 14th in the senatorial race speaks to Rappler reporter Patricia Evangelista on what it means to say goodbye
Enrile's Senate farewell: 'Old politicians don't die, they just fade away'
Aside from Juan Ponce Enrile 8 other senators are leaving the hallowed halls of the Senate after their terms end on June 30
ABS-CBN poll: Sotto, Drilon sustain lead in senatorial race
Of the 13 candidates with a statistical chance of winning 5 are with the ruling LP; 4 independent; 2 NPC 1 UNA 1 Akbayan
Poe seeks Osmeña's help, Grace-Chiz deny rift
When a friend asks for some tips I tend to help says Senator Serge Osmeña when asked why he decided to help Grace Poe again
Reelectionists, ex-senators still lead Senate race – Laylo survey
Sotto Pangilinan Recto Drilon Lacson and Zubiri are among the candidates in the winning circle in the latest The Standard Poll
Osmeña on 'sick' Miriam: It's just a 4-way presidential race
The re electionist senator says voting for a sick candidate is very dangerous
Marcos Jr victory will show low 'moral standards' of PH – Osmeña
The re electionist senator justifies President Aquino s campaigning against Bongbong Marcos saying it is the moral obligation any Filipino to do so
Plagiarism on BSM students' draft essays unlikely – educators
International Baccalaureate responds to questions of a Senate committee which conducted public hearings on the death of British School Manila student Liam Madamba
Experience didn't help VPs-turned-presidents' performance – Poe
Grace Poe claims that experience didn t help some past vice presidents turned presidents to perform well in office
Over 5,000 MW extra power capacity ready by 2019
Up to 3 362 MW of the new power will come from new coal power plants despite the DOE pushing for a balanced fuel mix
After student's death, bill recognizing British school 'in limbo'
Senator Sergio Osmeña III admits the chance for Senate Bill 2147 to pass the 16th Congress faces uncertainty but the British School Manila s staunchest critic believes the school deserves the recognition
Osmeña: British School doctored report on student's 'plagiarism'
At least two senators say officials of the school where a student committed suicide sanitized an independent panel s report on the incident
'Grace Poe's best option is to run for president as independent'
Senator Sergio Osmeña III campaign manager of President Aquino in 2010 tells Grace Poe now The machinery is the hearts of the voters
Osmeña: 'Plagiarism happens' but how do teachers react?
Senator Sergio Osmeña III says the issue on Liam Madamba s death is not on plagiarism but on the way his teacher handled the situation
Osmeña: Palace 'goodies' might help sway senators to pass BBL
Senator Sergio Osmeña III says he won t attend the senators meeting with President Aquino lest he be accused of receiving some kind of pork barrel
BSM: Connection between student's death, school reprimand
I think it would be fair to say we accept that there was a connection between Liam being dealt with at school and the consequences that occurred says school head Simon Mann
Mother of fallen BSM student: Apology letter had 'red flags'
This letter was not reflection but public humiliation Trixie Madamba says before a Senate panel probing her son s death
Who's who in the 2016 senatorial surveys
Incumbent returning senators top the surveys on the 2016 senatorial elections
Osmeña: Aquino should have lifted political pressure on Sevilla
Senator Sergio Osmeña expresses his hope that former Bureau of Customs BOC Commissioner John Sevilla names people who had peddled their influence in certain BOC appointments
No sanctions for 'storyteller' Trillanes
Senate President Drilon tells Rappler there is no basis to sanction Trillanes as the senator claims he can prove that his information came from the Army
Senate OKs Aquino’s 'special powers'
As the summer months set in the Senate approves on final reading the joint resolution allowing the President to address power shortage
Secret Senate sessions: Aiding laws or cover-ups?
Senators and longtime staff explain that while state secrets are protected much of what is discussed in executive session ends up as policy and public knowledge
Aquino: Gov't just being 'prudent' in emergency powers bid
President Benigno Aquino III asks Senator Sergio Osmena III to be ready with an explanation once the country experiences a power crisis in early 2015 due to the Senate s reluctance to grant him emergency powers
Anti-coin hoarding bill exempts piggy bank users
Senate Bill 2452 targets individuals and syndicates engaged in the large scale hoarding and exportation of coins says Senator Serge Osmeña
Osmeña: Aquino misled about emergency powers
Despite the passage of the House version the Senate remains unconvinced about the need and value of granting emergency powers to President Aquino to solve the looming energy shortfall
Sotto, Lacson top senatorial bets for 2016 – Pulse Asia
12 more individuals have a statistical chance of winning in the 2016 senatorial polls according to Pulse Asia s November 2014 survey
House OKs Aquino 'emergency powers' on final reading
Minority bloc says the joint resolution shows the measure is meant to suspend environmental laws to fast track the establishment of power plants
Gov't rejects labor suit dues, warns vs power rate hikes
Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima says that the beneficiaries of the P60 2 billion in back wages were mostly rehired after their termination anyway
Senate recommends 'caretaker' budget for APECO, again
For another year APECO will have to make do with a budget only enough for maintenance
Senate panel proposes higher 2015 budget for DOE, ERC
A Senate finance subcommittee has given the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority a caretaker budget of P40 million – from P251 million – for failing to generate its promised growth in the area
Senate puts on hold hearings on emergency powers
The national budget is the priority now Senator Sergio Osmeña III says
Iloilo building probe should continue – Osmeña
The senator says several aspects of the project remain suspicious and points out that his colleagues didn t display such haste in wrapping up the probe into the Makati building
P251-M budget for APECO? 'Waste of money' – Osmeña
Senator Sergio Osmeña III says the economic zone in Aurora province should only get caretaker fund of P48 5M for its failure to bring its promised economic growth
House to approve joint reso on special powers this month
The chairman of the House Committee on Energy says that as far as the House is concerned it will approve in October the joint resolution seeking special powers for President Aquino to avert a power crisis in 2015
'Manila should do better than Cebu in solving power shortage'
I think ILP is a kind of solution where everyone loses a little bit They re happy losing a little bit for the sake of everyone says Visayan Electric Company CEO Sebastian Lacson of Cebu s experience with ILP after typhoon Yolanda
Osmeña computation shows no need for emergency powers
There is an incredible amount of megawattage available The list shows 3 169 megawatts for Luzon for Generating units from 1 megawatt and above says Senate committee on energy chairman Sergio Osmeña III
PNP chief: Relationship with Aquino just 'professional'
President Benigno Aquino III and PNP chief Director General Alan Purisima have known each other since 1987 The police chief thanks the President and the PNP for the support and trust
Miriam favors emergency powers for Aquino
Senator Miriam Santiago says the emergency powers should be limited to 6 months
Aquino asks Congress for powers to solve power shortage
The joint resolution needs the concurrence of both the Senate and the House of Representatives before it can be approved
INFOGRAPHIC: How much are public school teachers getting?
They are apparently not getting enough salary and benefits – at least 4 lawmakers have filed bills to increase their take home pay
Legarda wants P25K basic pay for public school teachers
The proposed Senate bill seeks to prioritize government appropriation for the salary increase over non educational and non agricultural budgetary allocations
After DAP, Congress to clarify meaning of savings
Varying interpretations on the meaning of savings have formed part of the differences in opinion between the executive branch and the Supreme Court
To fix or to scrap the confirmation system?
Among the proposals to reform the CA are to adopt the US model to repeal the one person veto and to adopt a criteria for confirming and rejecting nominees
Confirmation limbo: Long but futile process?
Is the Commission on Appointments still relevant with year long delays in a confirmation process that has become whimsical and political?
Panel recommends DENR chief Paje's confirmation
On the 7th hearing on his appointment the DENR secretary is questioned for allowing the operations of a DMCI Mining s port and problems in the implementation of a reforestation program
‘Revilla speech effective for sympathetic Filipinos’
Senators say they gave Revilla his one day goodbye out of tradition and courtesy Revilla s staff say he offered his song to the 20 million who voted for him
Serge on CA 'plot' to confirm Soliman: Just following rules
Senator Osmeña denies Senator Santiago s accusation against the Commission on Appointments advises her not to be confrontational with her colleagues Dito sa Senado lambingan
