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Senator seeks probe into alleged 'weaponization' of BIR audits

MANILA, Nov. 24 -- Sen. Erwin Tulfo filed a resolution urging the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee to investigate the alleged misuse and "weaponization" of Letters of Authority (LOAs) issued by the Bureau... Read More


GSIS cites member feedback as key driver of reforms in NCR forum

MANILA, Nov. 21 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Friday highlighted the critical role of direct member feedback in shaping institutional reforms, following its 2025 NCR Stakeholder... Read More


Sotto pushes jail decongestion, better PDL support in 2026 budget

MANILA, Nov. 21 -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Friday raised alarm over severe overcrowding in the country's prison facilities, urging immediate reforms and adequate funding to improve condi... Read More


DOT to tighten airfare rules as gov't boosts airport upgrades

MANILA, Nov. 21 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) is finalizing measures to promote airfare transparency and strengthen consumer protection, even as lawmakers push for the upgrade of key provincial a... Read More


Lacson pushes drive to reach 'logical conclusion' in flood probe

MANILA, Nov. 21 -- Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Friday said the Senate is "getting there" in efforts to hold accountable those behind alleged anomalies in flood-control projects, as ... Read More


Mindanao poised for sustained growth with peace gains - MinDA chief

MANILA, Nov. 21 -- The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) on Friday laid out the full slate of programs under its "Building a Better Mindanao" (BBM) roadmap, a 2025-2028 initiative designed to sus... Read More


Proposed 2026 NIA budget to boost irrigation network, crop yield

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- The proposed PHP54.79-billion budget of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) for 2026 is designed to strengthen the country's irrigation network and ensure reliable water su... Read More


Lacson rejects claims of defending PBBM in insertion issue

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Thursday denied suggestions that he is rushing to defend President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in the alleged PHP100 billion budget insert... Read More


Blue Ribbon urged to probe LOA scheme in BIR next

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- Senator Erwin Tulfo has urged the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee to launch a full investigation into alleged corruption in the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), particularly the repor... Read More


Guo conviction major win vs. trafficking, POGO crimes - senators

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- Senators Risa Hontiveros and Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday welcomed the conviction of Alice Guo, saying the ruling is a landmark victory in the country's fight against human traffi... Read More