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Ejercito sees anti-dynasty bill as opening politics to new leaders

Manila, Jan. 23 -- Proposed anti-political dynasty legislation could help open Philippine politics to new leaders by giving qualified Filipinos outside established political families a fair chance to ... Read More


Ejercito denies neglect, cites procedural limits in ethics cases

Manila, Jan. 23 -- Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito on Friday denied allegations of neglect in acting on ethics complaints, saying the panel is procedurally barred from conducting hearings as it has not... Read More


Chiz calls for stronger protection for power line workers

Manila, Jan. 23 -- Senator Francis Escudero on Friday reiterated the need to strengthen insurance coverage and benefits for power line workers, citing the dangerous nature of their work in maintaining... Read More


Senate weighs nuclear liability update amid investor interest

Manila, Jan. 22 -- The Senate Committee on Science and Technology on Thursday weighed a proposal to modernize the country's nuclear liability framework as science and energy officials said clearer rul... Read More


Higher incentives for informants eyed to boost BIR, BOC enforcement

Manila, Jan. 22 -- A proposed measure seeking to raise rewards for informants is expected to bolster enforcement efforts of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) by enco... Read More


Legarda: Automatic funding key to sustaining universal healthcare

Manila, Jan. 22 -- Senator Loren Legarda said stable and automatic financing for the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is essential to sustain universal healthcare and ensure the timely d... Read More


Malampaya gas find bolsters energy security, price stability

Manila, Jan. 21 -- Senator Pia Cayetano on Wednesday said the discovery of natural gas at Malampaya East-1 is a significant boost to the country's energy security, citing its potential to help stabili... Read More


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


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