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Gatchalian presses ERC on fuel pass-through audit amid price hikes

Manila, Sept. 15 -- Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday renewed his call to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to conduct a thorough audit of fuel pass-through costs following the lates... Read More


Senate bill seeks hazard pay, insurance for media workers

Manila, Sept. 7 -- A bill seeking to grant hazard pay and expanded insurance coverage to media workers assigned to dangerous areas has been filed in the Senate, providing additional protection for jou... Read More


AMLC says P163-M boost beefed up anti-money laundering drive

Manila, Aug. 27 -- The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) on Thursday said the PHP162.9 million in additional funding it received for 2026 has been instrumental in integrating artificial intelligenc... Read More


P1-K monthly social pension for seniors pushed in Senate

Manila, Aug. 27 -- A bill filed in the Senate seeks to expand the coverage of the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010 and increase the monthly social pension for qualified senior citizens to PHP1,000... Read More


Harsher penalties sought for coercion to commit perjury

Manila, Aug. 21 -- Senator Panfilo Lacson on Friday said he would seek harsher penalties for those who coerce or induce witnesses to perjure themselves following the recent recantations of Orly Guteza... Read More


P10-K across-the-board pay hike for public school teachers sought.

Manila, Aug. 21 -- Senator JV Ejercito is pushing for the passage of a measure seeking to grant an additional PHP10,000 to the basic monthly salary of public school teachers, regardless of their lengt... Read More


Recto cites media's role in safe, credible, peaceful BARMM polls

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on Wednesday underscored the media's crucial role in promoting informed public participation, transparency, and accountability in the first Bangsamor... Read More


Gatchalian urges prompt repair of monsoon-damaged classrooms

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday urged the Department of Education (DepEd) and local government units (LGUS) to ensure the timely repair and replacement of classroom... Read More


Another bill vs system loss charges filed in Senate

Manila, Aug. 12 -- Senator Francis Pangilinan has filed a bill seeking to remove system loss charges from household electricity bills, a move he said could reduce consumers' total electricity costs by... Read More


Comprehensive nat'l flood management plan pushed in Senate

Manila, Aug. 10 -- A senator on Monday called for the creation of a comprehensive national flood management plan and a full accounting of public funds allocated for flood control projects nationwide. ... Read More