Tulfo signals de-escalation, backs DFA on China row

Manila, Feb. 11 -- Senator Erwin Tulfo on Wednesday signaled support for diplomatic de-escalation amid recent tensions involving statements from the Chinese Embassy, saying the Department of Foreign A... Read More

Travel tax 'outdated burden', abolition an ASEAN compliance -senator

Manila, Feb. 11 -- The proposed abolition of the travel tax is both an economic reform and a compliance to an agreement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Senator Joel Villanueva... Read More

Pagcor imposes stricter online gambling regulations

Manila, Feb. 11 -- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) said Wednesday it is implementing tighter know-your-customer (KYC) rules, stricter advertising controls, and expanded responsible ... Read More

Meta pressed to remove 'deepfake' post vs. PBBM

Manila, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Raffy Tulfo on Wednesday pressed officials of Meta Platforms Inc. to promptly remove a "deepfake" Facebook post targeting President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. During a Senate Com... Read More

Hontiveros: Senate won't be silenced by foreign actors

Manila, Feb. 11 -- Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday said statements from foreign officials would not stop the Senate from using its powers to defend Philippine sovereignty and national interests. ... Read More

Senate outlines expanded LEDAC priorities, adds new bills

Manila, Feb. 10 -- The Senate outlined the updated roster of priority measures under the third Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC). In a Viber message to reporters Tuesday, Sen... Read More

Blue Ribbon report on flood control recommends probe vs. 3 senators

Manila, Feb. 10 -- Senate President Pro Tempore and committee chair Panfilo Lacson said Tuesday the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee's report on alleged flood control anomalies includes findings involving... Read More

Senate traces agri smuggling financiers as arrests, warrants surface

Manila, Feb. 10 -- The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform on Tuesday zeroed in on the financial backers behind large-scale agricultural smuggling as it examined arrests, unserve... Read More

BIR lays out audit reforms in Senate probe on LOA misuse

Manila, Feb. 10 -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Tuesday presented a revamped, system-driven tax audit framework to the Senate as lawmakers examined allegations that letters of authority (LO... Read More

Pasig consultations focus on local enforcement of anti-dynasty bill

Manila, Feb. 9 -- Lawmakers and civil society groups on Monday shifted the anti-political dynasty debate toward implementation, saying any proposed law must be enforceable on the ground. Senator Risa... Read More

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