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NCMF chief to lead historic Eid al-Fitr prayer, celebration in Luneta

Manila, March 28 -- A solemn prayer to be led by National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) Secretary Sabuddin Abdurahim will mark this year's Eid al-Fitr celebration in Luneta, the first in Phili... Read More


Poe: Print media remains credible amid fake news surge

Manila, March 27 -- Senator Grace Poe on Thursday cited the importance of print media in combating the spread of fake news, calling it a "bastion of accountability and responsibility" in a fast-moving... Read More


Gatchalian backs relief of BI officers tied to trafficking allegations

Manila, March 27 -- The Bureau of Immigration's (BI) decision to relieve personnel suspected of facilitating the trafficking of Filipinos was lauded by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, calling it a positiv... Read More


Escudero: Senate fair, unbiased on VP Sara's impeachment

Manila, March 27 -- Senate President Francis Escudero on Thursday reiterated that the chamber is strictly adhering to legal procedures in handling the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Dute... Read More


Senate grills lending firms over abusive collection, hefty charges

Manila, March 27 -- The Senate conducted on Thursday a hearing to address the rampant and allegedly abusive debt collection tactics of online lending companies, citing a surge in complaints from distr... Read More


Hontiveros calls for global action vs. human trafficking

Manila, March 27 -- Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Thursday called on the international community to take coordinated action against transnational criminal networks operating scam hu... Read More


Gatchalian backs NBI in tapping Interpol vs. fake news peddlers abroad

Manila, March 26 -- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday expressed full support for the National Bureau of Investigation's (NBI) efforts to seek assistance from the International Criminal Police Or... Read More


Senate to tackle priority bills, impeachment when Congress resumes

Manila, March 26 -- As the 19th Congress prepares to resume on June 2, Senate President Francis Escudero said the Senate's top priorities will be completing key legislative measures and laying the gro... Read More


Escudero rejects bid to make VP Sara answer impeachment charges

Manila, March 26 -- Senate President Francis Escudero on Wednesday reminded their counterparts in the House of Representatives of the rule that prohibits the Senate from tackling any impeachment compl... Read More


Escudero: 2025 budget constitutional, Senate ready for SC arguments

Manila, March 26 -- Senate President Francis Escudero on Wednesday said the Senate is confident it can defend the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) before the Supreme Court (SC) amid petitions que... Read More