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Estrada seeks probe into Chinese ships dredging in Zambales

MANILA, March 13 -- Senator Jinggoy Estrada filed a resolution Wednesday seeking to investigate the reported dredging activities of Chinese vessels in Zambales. Estrada is worried that the activities... Read More


Establishment of Negros Island Region gets Senate nod

MANILA, March 12 -- Senators unanimously approved on Tuesday Senate Bill No. 2507 creating the Negros Island Region (NIR) composed of Negros Occidental including Bacolod City, Negros Oriental and Siqu... Read More


Revising procurement law addresses issues of ODA-funded projects: NEDA

MANILA, March 12 -- The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) urged lawmakers on Tuesday to streamline Republic Act No. 9184 or the Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) to address sup... Read More


NEDA eyes ADB funding for PNR South Long-Haul project

MANILA, March 12 -- The government is eyeing to tap the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to fund the Philippine National Railway - South Long-Haul project, an official of the National Economic Development... Read More


Senate adopts resolution celebrating 75 years of PH-S. Korea ties

MANILA, March 11 -- Senators recognized the amity and cooperation between the Philippines and South Korea for 75 years by adopting Senate Resolution No. 946 on Monday, In his sponsorship speech, Sena... Read More


Senate OKs Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act

MANILA, March 11 -- Senators unanimously approved on Monday Senate Bill No. 2386 or the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA), a priority legislation of President Ferdinand R. Mar... Read More


Solon: Quiboloy's terms to attend Senate probe 'out of this world'

MANILA, March 11 -- Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Monday described as "out of this world" the alleged 17 conditions of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy b... Read More


Imee calls for restraint, more dialogues on WPS row

MANILA, March 11 -- Senator Imee Marcos on Monday emphasized the importance of upholding independent foreign policy through restraint and more dialogues amid tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).... Read More


Poe: More dialogue with transport groups to fill gaps on PUVMP

MANILA, March 8 -- Intensified dialogue with transport groups is seen to improve the rollout of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) after the Supreme Court (SC) denied a petition ... Read More


Senators recognize women's role in PH development

MANILA, March 8 -- Senators recognized the role of women in society's development as they joined the celebration of International Women's Month on Friday. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri cited wo... Read More