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Villanueva wants 50% cut in OFW remittance fees

Manila, Oct. 5 -- Senator Joel Villanueva on Monday pushed to cut remittance fees for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) by half, and also called for greater transparency and accountability in how these... Read More


Senators back increased support for combatants' children

Manila, Sept. 24 -- Senators on Wednesday expressed their support for the suggestion to increase the budget for scholarships for children of combatants to improve the overall peace situation in the co... Read More


Senator calls for increased private sector role in food security

Manila, Sept. 17 -- Senator Francis Pangilinan on Wednesday urged the private sector to take a more active role in supporting rural development, food security, and the empowerment of farmers and fishe... Read More


Lacson pins hope on new infra commission

MANILA, Sept. 15 -- Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson banks on the newly created Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to help address corruption, citing the integrity of its chair... Read More


Lacson seeks 'complete overhaul' of PCAB board

Manila, Sept. 4 -- Senator Panfilo Lacson on Thursday called for a "complete overhaul" of the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) amid the alleged anomalies in the country's flood contro... Read More


Senate summons 5 contractors, 3 DPWH execs to hearing

Manila, Sept. 4 -- The Senate on Thursday ordered five government contractors and three Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials to appear in next week's continuation of the Blue Ribbo... Read More


Approval of 2026 budget before year-end still top Senate priority

Manila, Sept. 4 -- The approval of the PHP6.793-trillion proposed 2026 national budget before the end of the year remains the Senate's top priority despite concerns from House leaders, Senator Sherwin... Read More


Tulfo to DOLE: Fire erring inspectors or risk budget deferment

Manila, Sept. 4 -- Senator Raffy Tulfo on Thursday threatened to block the proposed 2026 budget of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) if it fails to improve its performance and remove errin... Read More


Lacson wants full budget transparency

Manila, Aug. 13 -- Senator Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday reiterated his proposal to make public the proponents of all amendments -- including insertions -- in the budget process. Lacson said this will ... Read More


Imee pushes banana rescue plan as PH exports decline

Manila, Aug. 13 -- Senator Imee Marcos on Wednesday called on government agencies to prioritize banana production and research, warning that the Philippines risks losing significant market share in ke... Read More