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Senate boosts PCG budget for new vessels, stronger WPS patrols

MANILA, Nov. 27 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is set to acquire additional vessels and equipment to strengthen its presence in the West Philippine Sea after the Senate augmented the agency's 202... Read More


DOTr: E-bikes, e-trikes to be barred from main roads starting December

MANILA, Nov. 27 -- Electric bicycles or e-bikes and electric tricycles or e-trikes will no longer be allowed on major roads beginning December, transportation officials said. Budget sponsor Sen. JV E... Read More


Senate ensures P10B allocation for school internet, electrification

MANILA, Nov. 27 -- The proposed 2026 national budget is providing substantial funding to expand free internet access and energize thousands of public schools that remain off-grid. Sen. Sherwin Gatcha... Read More


27-M learners to benefit from record P1.38-T education budget

MANILA, Nov. 27 -- Senator Bam Aquino on Thursday said more than 27 million learners across K-12 and tertiary levels stand to benefit from the proposed PHP1.38-trillion education budget for 2026, the ... Read More


Gatchalian wants BIR audits stopped to protect taxpayers

MANILA, Nov. 26 -- Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday said the Bureau of Internal Revenue's (BIR) halt on issuing Letters of Authority (LOAs) is necessary to protect businesses from harassment and r... Read More


Lacson flags duplicate items, steep hikes in DPWH 2025 budget

MANILA, Nov. 26 -- Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday raised concerns over what he described as "duplicate" allocations and steep, unexplained increases in the Department of Public... Read More


Chiz lauds Palace's evidence-based stance in flood control probe

MANILA, Nov. 26 -- Senator Francis Escudero on Tuesday evening commended the Marcos administration for adhering to an evidence-driven approach in uncovering irregularities in flood-control projects. ... Read More


Hontiveros: Zaldy Co's online claims useless without sworn testimony

MANILA, Nov. 26 -- Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday said former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co's allegations on social media have no legal value unless he files a sworn affidavit or appears before the Senat... Read More


PRA highlights reclamation's role in flood control, climate change

MANILA, Nov. 25 -- Properly engineered reclamation is a science-backed defense against floods and climate impacts, the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) said Tuesday. In a statement, the PRA not... Read More


Senators want institutional reforms added to PCO's 2026 budget

MANILA, Nov. 25 -- Senators on Tuesday pushed for long-delayed upgrades and institutional reforms across the government's communications agencies as they deliberated on the proposed PHP2.714-billion b... Read More