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Tighter mining rules, higher industry contributions pushed in Senate

Manila, March 3 -- Senate President Francis Escudero on Monday called for stricter regulations on mining operations in the country, emphasizing the need to maximize the industry's contributions to the... Read More


Chiz welcomes Pimentel's initiative on impeachment rules drafting

Manila, March 3 -- Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero on Monday expressed appreciation for Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III's willingness to lead the drafting of rules for the impend... Read More


GSIS to develop facial authentication for Touch app

Manila, March 3 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is set to enhance its flagship GSIS Touch mobile application with a facial authentication feature, improving security and accessibilit... Read More


Escudero on 'hot money' outflow: Not a source of concern

Manila, March 3 -- Senate President Francis Escudero on Monday downplayed concerns over the USD283.7 million foreign portfolio, also known as "hot money" due to the speed it comes in and out of an eco... Read More


FATF gray list exit seen to boost PH investor confidence, create jobs

Manila, Feb. 28 -- The Philippines' removal from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) gray list is expected to drive job creation and attract more investments, former Senator Panfilo Lacson said F... Read More


Alyansa Senate bets highlight dev't priorities for SJDM's rapid growth

Manila, Feb. 28 -- Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidates gathered on Friday in San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan to discuss their platforms for supporting the city's expansion, tacklin... Read More


Senator fears of more POGO-related crimes after student kidnapping

Manila, Feb. 28 -- The abduction of a student, a case with suspected links to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), is a warning sign of an escalating threat. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said ... Read More


Lacson proposes AFP escort for poll candidates in Maguindanao

Manila, Feb. 27 -- Former Senator Panfilo Lacson has proposed replacing the security escorts of candidates in Maguindanao with Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel to curb rising election-r... Read More


Senator seeks stronger measures to curb violence among minors

Manila, Feb. 27 -- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday raised alarm over the increasing number of violent altercations involving minors, underscoring the urgent need for stronger security, anti-bul... Read More


Binay presses for dengue vaccine approval as cases surge

Manila, Feb. 27 -- Senator Nancy Binay on Thursday called for the immediate approval of a new dengue vaccine, warning that the government's current strategies may no longer be enough to contain the cu... Read More