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Escudero: Impeachment a legitimate process, not cause for alarm

Philippines, Feb. 10 -- Senate President Francis Escudero on Monday underscored that impeachment is a constitutional process meant to hold public officials accountable, urging the public and lawmakers... Read More


Hontiveros backs joint maritime drill, upholds PH Maritime law

Philippines, Feb. 10 -- The Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) jointly conducted by the Philippines, the United States, Australia, and Japan on Feb. 5 was welcomed on Monday by Senate D... Read More


Senator: Building climate-resilient school buildings a necessity

Manila, Feb. 6 -- A senator on Thursday emphasized that building climate-resilient school facilities is no longer a choice but a necessity, as the Philippines continues to face frequent natural disast... Read More


Senators call for smarter traffic solutions over EDSA congestion fees

Manila, Feb. 6 -- Senators on Thursday pushed for alternative traffic solutions instead of imposing congestion fees on EDSA, arguing that the government should prioritize improving public transportati... Read More


Impeachment vs. VP Sara seen as key poll issue

Manila, Feb. 6 -- The impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte is expected to be a major election issue, Senate President Francis Escudero said Thursday, emphasizing that it gives vot... Read More


New digital business center in GenSan seen to streamline GSIS services

Manila, Feb. 6 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Thursday announced the opening of its Digital Business Center (DBC) in General Santos City, offering a streamlined and queue-free ex... Read More


Escudero: No impeachment trial happening during congressional recess

Manila, Feb. 6 -- Senate President Francis Escudero on Thursday ruled out any impeachment proceedings during Congress' adjournment, citing legal and procedural constraints that must first be addressed... Read More


Senator to new PhilHealth chief: Prioritize public welfare over profit

Manila, Feb. 5 -- Senate Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor Ejercito on Wednesday called on newly appointed Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) president and chief executive officer Edwin... Read More


Another senator calls to certify wage hike bill as urgent

Manila, Feb. 5 -- The call to certify the proposed wage hike bill as urgent got louder in Senate, with Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros stressing on Wednesday that Filipino workers cannot afford... Read More


Senate approves bill to expand data transmission, connectivity

Manila, Feb. 5 -- The Senate of the Philippines approved on Wednesday a bill, certified urgent by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., aimed at enhancing the country's digital infrastructure and expandi... Read More