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Lacson pins hope on new infra commission

MANILA, Sept. 15 -- Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson banks on the newly created Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to help address corruption, citing the integrity of its chair... Read More


Lacson seeks 'complete overhaul' of PCAB board

Manila, Sept. 4 -- Senator Panfilo Lacson on Thursday called for a "complete overhaul" of the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) amid the alleged anomalies in the country's flood contro... Read More


Senate summons 5 contractors, 3 DPWH execs to hearing

Manila, Sept. 4 -- The Senate on Thursday ordered five government contractors and three Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials to appear in next week's continuation of the Blue Ribbo... Read More


Approval of 2026 budget before year-end still top Senate priority

Manila, Sept. 4 -- The approval of the PHP6.793-trillion proposed 2026 national budget before the end of the year remains the Senate's top priority despite concerns from House leaders, Senator Sherwin... Read More


Tulfo to DOLE: Fire erring inspectors or risk budget deferment

Manila, Sept. 4 -- Senator Raffy Tulfo on Thursday threatened to block the proposed 2026 budget of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) if it fails to improve its performance and remove errin... Read More


Lacson wants full budget transparency

Manila, Aug. 13 -- Senator Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday reiterated his proposal to make public the proponents of all amendments -- including insertions -- in the budget process. Lacson said this will ... Read More


Imee pushes banana rescue plan as PH exports decline

Manila, Aug. 13 -- Senator Imee Marcos on Wednesday called on government agencies to prioritize banana production and research, warning that the Philippines risks losing significant market share in ke... Read More


Lacson seeks passage of anti-political dynasty bill

Manila, July 30 -- Senator Panfilo Lacson is pushing for the passage of Anti-Political Dynasty Act, which aims to fulfill the 1987 Constitution's provision guaranteeing equal access to opportunities f... Read More


Senators urge SC to reconsider decision on impeachment raps vs. VP

Manila, July 26 -- Several senators on Monday urged the Supreme Court (SC) to reconsider its ruling to stop the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, which the High Court said was due to a... Read More


Lacson proposes to ban minors from social media use

Manila, July 2 -- Senator Panfilo Lacson has filed a bill regulating the use of social media among minors, citing studies linking excessive social media exposure to mental health issues. Under his pr... Read More