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Senate transfers custody of Alcantara to DOJ for witness protection

Manila, Jan. 21 -- The Senate on Wednesday transferred the custody of former Bulacan district engineer Henry Alcantara to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for his placement under the Witness Protection... Read More


Lacson: Flood control 'minority report' disrespects Senate rules

Manila, Jan. 21 -- Senate President Pro Tempore and Blue Ribbon Committee chair Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday said the so-called "minority report" on alleged flood control anomalies has no standing unde... Read More


Sotto: Minority report on flood control probe only 'media report'

Manila, Jan. 20 -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Tuesday said there is no official minority report on the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee's flood control inquiry at this time. Under Senate rules... Read More


DOJ confirms 14 flood control 'ghost' projects

Manila, Jan. 19 -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) has identified and confirmed that 14 flood control projects are "ghost" or non-existent. At the resumption of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee probe... Read More


Corrupt officials evade punishment due to flaws in justice system

Manila, Jan. 16 -- Weaknesses and abusive practices in the justice system are allowing corrupt public officials to escape accountability, a senator said Friday. In a radio interview, Sen. Francis Pan... Read More


Senate issues subpoenas ahead of flood control probe resumption

Manila, Jan. 16 -- The Senate has issued multiple subpoenas as it prepares to resume its investigation into alleged irregularities in flood control projects, with lawmakers moving to compel testimonie... Read More


30-year infra masterplan proposed to ensure project continuity

Manila, Jan. 15 -- A senator is proposing a 30-year infrastructure development masterplan seeking to institutionalize long-term planning to ensure the continuity of priority projects across administra... Read More


Boost to early learning support at household level needed - EDCOM II

Manila, Jan. 15 -- The 2nd Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) on Thursday identified the need to strengthen early learning support at the household level as a key input to ongoing govern... Read More


30 remote public schools to get P12-M learning aid from GSIS

Manila, Jan. 14 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will donate technology packages and essential learning equipment worth PHP12 million to 30 public schools nationwide under its Adopt-a... Read More


GSIS: Loan-for-stocks proposal under review, member safeguard priority

Manila, Jan. 14 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is studying the Philippine Stock Exchange's (PSE) proposal to allow state-run pension funds to revive loan-for-stocks and similar fina... Read More