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Senators back PBBM call for unity, end of political divide

Manila, May 20 -- Senate leaders on Tuesday welcomed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s call to set aside politics and focus on the welfare of the Filipino people, and hope that reconciliation with t... Read More


Senate panel pushes higher vape, tobacco taxes vs. smuggling

Manila, May 19 -- Smuggling and rising vape use among adolescents prompted the Senate to press for higher excise taxes on tobacco and vapor products, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Monday as he led a... Read More


GSIS, PGEA team up to fight fake news, educate members

Manila, May 16 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has strengthened its partnership with the Philippine Government Employees Association (PGEA) to improve public awareness and counter mi... Read More


Senators: Scrapping 'doble plaka' corrects unfair, impractical policy

Manila, May 15 -- Senators on Thursday welcomed the signing of Republic Act 12209, which removes the controversial "doble plaka" (double plate) requirement for motorcycles, saying this corrects what t... Read More


Chiz assures Senate can push key bills despite impeachment trial

Manila, May 15 -- Senate President Francis Escudero on Thursday guaranteed that the Senate will continue pursuing meaningful legislation even as it prepares to convene as an impeachment court in the 2... Read More


Chiz says poll results should usher healing, unity

Manila, May 15 -- Results of the midterm elections should serve as a guidepost for national healing and cooperation, urging newly elected officials to serve all Filipinos regardless of political affil... Read More


EDCOM 2 hails ECCD System Act

MANILA, May 14 -- The 2nd Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) on Wednesday lauded the signing into law of Republic Act (RA) 12199, or the "ECCD System Act," a measure aimed at strengthenin... Read More


Lacson: poll results show power of youth vote, socmed

MANILA, May 14 -- Former Senator Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday described the 2025 midterm elections as a "game changer," citing the active participation of young voters and the influence of social media... Read More


Comelec proclaims Nancy Binay as Makati mayor

Manila, May 13 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) city board of canvassers proclaimed Senator Nancy Binay as the next mayor of Makati City in a ceremony held at the Makati Coliseum Tuesday. Bin... Read More


Nancy Binay open to dialogue with Taguig over territorial dispute

Manila, May 13 -- Makati City Mayor-elect Nancy Binay on Tuesday emphasized the need for open communication with Taguig City officials as both sides continue to navigate longstanding territorial issue... Read More