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Accountability sought as senators press probe into China-funded trolls

Manila, May 6 -- Calls for accountability intensified Tuesday as Senators Sherwin Gatchalian and Francis Tolentino pressed for a deeper investigation into a Makati-based public relations firm allegedl... Read More


NCSC ramps up support for elderly ahead of midterm polls

Manila, May 6 -- The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) reaffirmed its commitment to protecting and empowering Filipino elderly through a wide array of health, economic and digital inclusio... Read More


Comelec: Entire party may be disqualified over foreign funding

MANILA, May 5 -- Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairperson George Garcia on Monday said political parties proven to have received foreign funding may be disqualified as the poll body ramps up its ... Read More


DA: Rice subsidy aims to ease inflation, help farmers amid oversupply

Manila, May 1 -- The "Bente Pesos na Bigas Meron Na" program aims to help address inflation and is a direct response to oversupply in local rice stocks, benefiting not only the consumers but the farme... Read More


Senators mark Labor Day with push for workers' rights, wage reform

Manila, May 1 -- As the country celebrates Labor Day, key members of the Philippine Senate called for decisive reforms to ensure fair wages, stronger protections, and inclusive opportunities across al... Read More


Senate invites ad firm to probe alleged deal with Chinese Embassy

Manila, May 1 -- The Senate has invited InfinitUs Marketing Solutions, Inc. to attend a hearing next week on its alleged 2023 deal with the Chinese embassy to run pro-Beijing social media campaigns, S... Read More


Tolentino: Chinese meddling in PH polls part of long-running plot

Manila, April 30 -- Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino on Wednesday claimed that China's interference in the upcoming Philippine midterm elections is part of a sustained effort to push its agend... Read More


Zubiri reiterates call for P100 minimum wage hike

Manila, April 30 -- Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri on Tuesday renewed his call for a legislated PHP100 daily minimum wage increase, saying it is time to translate the praise for Filipino workers into conc... Read More


Senator calls for probe on China's alleged seizure of Sandy Cay

Manila, April 30 -- Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino on Wednesday called for an inquiry into the alleged illegal occupation by Chinese coast guard personnel into Sandy Cay, a sandbar within th... Read More


Senate panel pushes multi-agency drive to boost functional literacy

Manila, April 30 -- Senate Committee on Basic Education Chairperson Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday underscored the urgency of tackling the country's literacy crisis, citing the initial findin... Read More