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Koko: Senate oath, not just rules, limits impeachment court actions

Manila, June 17 -- Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III on Tuesday pushed back against Senate President Francis Escudero's claim that there are no limitations on what the Senate impeach... Read More


Senator calls for swift repatriation of Filipinos in Israel, Iran

Manila, June 16 -- Senate President Francis Escudero on Monday called on Philippine authorities to proactively reach out to all Filipinos, including the undocumented, who may wish to leave Israel and ... Read More


Escudero: House must speak thru pleading to impeachment court

Manila, June 16 -- Senate President Francis Escudero on Monday reminded the House of Representatives to respond formally and in unison after the Senate, sitting as an impeachment court returned the ar... Read More


BSKE term bill complies with SC ruling, unlike voided law

Manila, June 16 -- Senate President Francis Escudero on Monday defended the constitutionality of a bill extending the term of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from three to four years,... Read More


Gatchalian urges DOH action on disease spread in PAOCC detention

MANILA, June 13 -- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday called on the Department of Health (DOH) to swiftly contain the reported spread of contagious diseases among Philippine offshore gaming operator... Read More


Escudero caps 19th Congress with message of unity, gratitude

Manila, June 12 -- Senate President Francis Escudero closed the third regular session of the 19th Congress on Wednesday night with a message of gratitude and unity, thanking fellow senators and Senate... Read More


GSIS earns top ARTA marks; honors branches, staff for reforms

Manila, June 12 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) announced on Thursday it has been recognized as one of the top-performing agencies in the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA)'s Report Card... Read More


Cayetano seeks changes in EDCOM 3, boost coordination, accountability

Manila, June 12 -- Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is proposing key structural changes in the planned Third Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 3), aiming to institutionalize deeper coordination ... Read More


Legarda: Freedom is climate action, education, heritage

Manila, June 12 -- Marking the 127th Independence Day at the historic Pamintuan Mansion in Angeles City, Pampanga, Senator Loren Legarda on Thursday rallied Filipinos to redefine freedom as a daily co... Read More


Senator urges House to adopt Senate's wage hike bill amid time crunch

Manila, June 11 -- Senator Joel Villanueva on Wednesday appealed to the House of Representatives to adopt the Senate's version of the wage hike bill which proposes a PHP100 increase in the daily minim... Read More