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Arrest warrant vs. 'Alyas Rene' seen as boost to Quiboloy probe

Manila, Feb. 12 -- Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday welcomed the issuance of a warrant of arrest against Michael Maurillo, also known as "Alyas Rene," calling it a significant development in effort... Read More


Senator eyes formal PH-Ukraine pact amid conflict cases

Manila, Feb. 12 -- Senator Erwin Tulfo on Thursday pushed for a formal bilateral framework between the Philippines and Ukraine, citing gaps in existing agreements that complicate efforts to address ca... Read More


Senators clarify Senate not intimidating China, urge diplomatic tone

Manila, Feb. 12 -- Senators on Thursday clarified that the Senate is not attempting to intimidate China, saying recent resolutions and statements reflect the chamber's unified stand on sovereignty whi... Read More


Another sugar probe pushed in Senate amid industry woes

Manila, Feb. 12 -- Another resolution seeking a Senate inquiry into the state of the Philippine sugar industry has been filed with Senator Risa Hontiveros calling for a review of key sugar laws and re... Read More


Senators want e-sabong hubs raided, kingpins charged

Manila, Feb. 11 -- The Senate Committee on Games and Amusement said Wednesday that physical "studio" hubs of illegal online sabong should get raided and cases built against alleged gambling kingpins, ... Read More


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Travel tax 'outdated burden', abolition an ASEAN compliance -senator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