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Pasig consultations focus on local enforcement of anti-dynasty bill

Manila, Feb. 9 -- Lawmakers and civil society groups on Monday shifted the anti-political dynasty debate toward implementation, saying any proposed law must be enforceable on the ground. Senator Risa... Read More


Senators push fact-based discourse on WPS amid attacks, misinformation

Manila, Feb. 9 -- Lawmakers have underscored the need for a fact-based and unified national position on the West Philippine Sea (WPS), warning that personal attacks and misinformation weaken public un... Read More


Senate urged to probe mining permit in Dupax del Norte

Manila, Feb. 9 -- Senator Francis Pangilinan on Monday filed a resolution seeking a Senate investigation into the issuance of an exploration permit that allowed mining activities in Dupax del Norte, N... Read More


Senate eyes uniform pricing for classrooms across all build modes

Manila, Feb. 9 -- The Senate Committee on Basic Education on Monday raised the need to standardize the cost of classroom construction across all government modalities, as lawmakers scrutinize public-p... Read More


Gov't, lawmakers map reforms for sugar sector

Manila, Feb. 9 -- Government officials and lawmakers on Monday agreed on a set of immediate and longer-term measures to stabilize the sugar industry, as declining farmgate prices, refining constraints... Read More


Senate 'unrest' due to committee disputes, leaked draft - Sotto

Manila, Feb. 6 -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Friday said recent talk of Senate leadership unrest stemmed from disputes over committee assignments, heated debates on China and the circulatio... Read More


AI-driven love scams surge ahead of Valentine's Day

Manila, Feb. 6 -- The public is warned to be more vigilant against a surge in increasingly sophisticated "love scams" ahead of Valentine's Day, with criminal syndicates using artificial intelligence a... Read More


Sotto seeks justices' advice ahead of possible impeachment trial

Manila, Feb. 6 -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III said he has been consulting members of the judiciary to prepare for the possible conduct of an impeachment trial, particularly on the application o... Read More


GSIS vows service upgrades after Tagum stakeholder dialogue

Manila, Feb. 5 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) said Thursday it will roll out targeted service improvements after hearing concerns and suggestions from members, pensioners, and local... Read More


Sotto: Senate leadership talks fall short of required votes

Manila, Feb. 5 -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III said Thursday that no group has met the constitutional requirement to replace the Senate leadership, downplaying speculations of an impending shake... Read More