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Senate panel to probe recent power supply dip, rate hike

Manila, April 26 -- The Senate Committee on Energy will look into the recent power supply dip that led the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to declare red and yellow alerts in the L... Read More


Gov't ready to transmit info in times of calamities - PCO

Manila, April 25 -- The government is ready to transmit information to the public in times of calamities, officials of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Wednesday. People's Television... Read More


BI, CHED urged to probe alleged influx of Chinese students in Cagayan

Manila, April 25 -- Senator Francis Escudero on Thursday asked the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to intensify its scrutiny of foreigners entering the country, following reports of Chinese students in Cag... Read More


Legarda bats for integration of culture into gen-ed subjects

Manila, April 25 -- Integrating arts and culture into general education subjects will enhance student engagement, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda said Thursday. The abundance of local refe... Read More


GSIS assets jump to P1.74T, posts P37-B net income in Q1

Manila, April 24 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) reported on Wednesday a 21 percent increase in net income for the first quarter of 2024, reaching PHP37 billion, driven by strong rev... Read More


Senators pay tribute to Saguisag

Manila, April 24 -- Senators paid tribute to former senator and human rights lawyer Rene V. Saguisag and expressed their condolences to his family Wednesday. Saguisag's son, Rebo, announced the passi... Read More


Hontiveros wants ban on POGOs, says 'hotspot of fugitives'

Manila, April 24 -- Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros is calling for an immediate ban on the operation of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operation (POGO) in the country, saying human trafficki... Read More


NGAs urged to help LGUs facing water shortage

Manila, April 23 -- Senator Grace Poe called on concerned national government agencies (NGAs) Tuesday to aid local government units (LGUs) experiencing water scarcity due to El Nino. Several cities a... Read More


Senator seeks probe into foreigners using fake documents

Manila, April 23 -- A senator filed a resolution on Tuesday seeking to look into foreigners using falsified documents to pose as Filipinos, saying the country should be alarmed over such "disturbing p... Read More


Estrada seeks more bed capacity, staff for PGH

Manila, April 23 -- Senator Jinggoy Estrada is seeking an upgrade of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) by increasing its bed capacity from 1,500 to 2,200, additional staff and improved services. ... Read More