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Gatchalian vows 'good budget' for PBBM; no reenacted GAA

Manila, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday said the Senate is poised to fulfill President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s Christmas wish for a "good budget," assuring that the chamber remains on t... Read More


2026 budget bicam moved to Dec. 13 for transparency, reconciliation

Manila, Dec. 11 -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III and Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday confirmed that the bicameral conference committee meeting for the proposed 2026 national budget has bee... Read More


Visits, noche buena allowed for Senate detainees

Manila, Dec. 11 -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Thursday said individuals detained under the Senate's contempt powers would remain in custody while committee inquiries continue, but assured t... Read More


DOF vows cleanup of BIR audits as Senate probes LOA abuses

Manila, Dec. 11 -- The Department of Finance (DOF) on Thursday underscored its full cooperation with the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee's investigation into the alleged misuse of Letters of Authority (L... Read More


Give chance to youth leaders, pass law vs. political dynasties - Lapid

Manila, Dec. 11 -- Senator Lito Lapid on Wednesday pressed lawmakers to pass a long-pending measure banning political dynasties, saying the reform would open long-restricted opportunities for young an... Read More


Chinese smuggling suspect cited in contempt for false testimony

Manila, Dec. 10 -- A Senate panel on Wednesday cited Chinese national Shi Chaoqun in contempt after he repeatedly denied having local contacts despite evidence linking him to a PHP100-million meat smu... Read More


2026 budget bicam to run Dec. 12-14 with no weekend break - Sotto

Manila, Dec. 10 -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III said Tuesday the bicameral conference committee on the 2026 national budget will proceed from Dec. 12 to 14, confirming that senators and House me... Read More


Pangilinan blames 'systemic lapses,' smuggling for food, agri crises.

Manila, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan on Wednesday underscored the deepening link between the country's food and agriculture crises and what he described as systemic failures and possible ... Read More


Pangilinan blames 'systemic lapses,' smuggling for food, agri crises

Manila, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan on Wednesday underscored the deepening link between the country's food and agriculture crises and what he described as systemic failures and possible ... Read More


CA confirms Mendoza's JBC reappointment, 27 AFP officers

Manila, Dec. 10 -- The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday unanimously approved the ad interim appointment of retired Supreme Court Justice Jose Catral Mendoza as a member of the Judicial and... Read More