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Senate to tackle Go, Bato's ICC case in caucus

Manila, Feb. 17 -- The Senate will hold a caucus to discuss the International Criminal Court (ICC) Office of the Prosecutor's move identifying Senators Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go and Ronald "Bato"... Read More


Senate eyes March hearing on DepEd's proposed trimester shift

Manila, Feb. 17 -- Senator Bam Aquino on Tuesday said the Senate is eyeing to start hearings on the Department of Education's (DepEd) proposal to shift to a trimestral academic system in March, stress... Read More


Legarda pushes stronger early education to close learning gaps

Manila, Feb. 17 -- Senator Loren Legarda on Tuesday underscored the importance of strengthening learning from Kindergarten to Grade 3, saying early intervention is key to addressing learning gaps. Sh... Read More


Bill institutionalizing, funding last-mile schools sought in Senate

Manila, Feb. 16 -- A proposed measure seeking to institutionalize and secure sustained funding for last-mile schools is drawing renewed attention in the Senate, aimed at closing education access gaps ... Read More


Senate on track to pass anti-dynasty bill by March

Manila, Feb. 16 -- Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday expressed optimism that the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Act could be passed before the end of the current session following a series of public ... Read More


Cayetano sees pay ward access to help ease hospital congestion

Manila, Feb. 16 -- Allowing PhilHealth members to occupy vacant pay ward beds when basic wards are full will help decongest public hospitals and speed up patient admissions, Senate Minority Leader Ala... Read More


Cayetano eyes eGov Super App for aid access

Manila, Feb. 13 -- Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday proposed that government aid be processed through a unified online platform to curb red tape and political interference. Cayeta... Read More


Senator wants tougher crackdown on fake ambulance runs

Manila, Feb. 13 -- Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Friday called for intensified random inspections against ambulances conducting fake emergency runs, particularly during rush hours. L... Read More


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