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Senators pay tribute to workers, vow to push more pro-labor measures

Manila, May 1 -- Senators on Wednesday vowed to continue upholding the welfare of workers and provide more opportunities as they honor the Filipino workforce on Laboy Day. "We in the Senate stand wit... Read More


Poe seeks Senate approval of Visayas power utilities franchises

Manila, May 1 -- Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday urged her colleagues to approve the franchise bid of three power distribution utilities in Leyte, Romblon, and Negros Occidental to ensure power demand ... Read More


Lawmaker urges DPWH, MMDA to ensure public infra ready for La Nina

Manila, April 30 -- Senator Ramon Revilla Jr. on Tuesday called on the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to adequately prepare for the im... Read More


Senate panel tackles preservation, enhancement of PH culture, heritage

Manila, April 30 -- The Senate Committee on Culture and Arts chaired by Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Tuesday opened discussions on 32 bills seeking to establish key cultural instituti... Read More


Senator lauds LTFRB's move to ease initial requirements for PUVMP

Manila, April 30 -- Senator Francis Tolentino on Tuesday lauded the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for giving drivers and operators a big "breathing room" as the deadline... Read More


Senate panel wants PH version of Stark Law

Manila, April 30 -- The Senate Committee on Health and Demography on Tuesday urged stakeholders from the medical community for assistance in drafting a Philippine version of the United States' Stark L... Read More


Senate to look into impacts of extreme heat on basic education

Manila, April 29 -- The Senate Committee on Basic Education will be looking for "balanced" solution as it sets to start discussions on the impacts of extreme heat and the shift to alternative delivery... Read More


Zubiri urges DepEd, CHED to hasten return to old academic calendar

Manila, April 29 -- Amid the extreme heat and recurring cancellation of face-to-face classes, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Monday urged the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission... Read More


Hontiveros urges DFA to cancel Quiboloy's passport

Manila, April 29 -- Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Monday called on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to cancel the passport of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJOC) leader Apollo Qui... Read More


Poe urges transport officials to address 'unresolved issues' in PUVMP

Manila, April 29 -- Senator Grace Poe on Monday urged transport officials to address "unresolved issues" concerning the public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP) as transport and labor grou... Read More