Manila, Oct. 15 -- The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Wednesday said the nature of human rights complaints in the country has shifted from civil and political violations to social and economic co... Read More
Manila, Oct. 15 -- The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform is eyeing an overhaul of the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) and the restoration of the National Food Authority's (NFA) po... Read More
Manila, Oct. 15 -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Wednesday welcomed Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary, during his official visit to the Philippine Senate, reaffirming the two nations... Read More
Manila, Oct. 14 -- Senator Francis Escudero has filed his legal submission responding to a show cause order directing him to explain the PHP30-million campaign donation he received from a construction... Read More
Manila, Oct. 14 -- Finance Secretary Ralph Recto on Tuesday cautioned lawmakers against proposals to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) rate from 12 percent to 10 percent, warning that such moves could ... Read More
Manila, Oct. 14 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is ready to provide financial aid to government workers and pensioners in Davao Oriental and nearby provinces following the twin earth... Read More
Manila, Oct. 14 -- Finance Secretary Ralph Recto on Tuesday said the government is aiming for higher revenue collection and a narrower fiscal deficit under the proposed PHP6.79-trillion 2026 national ... Read More
Manila, Oct. 13 -- Senator Erwin Tulfo, acting chairperson of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, is set to file on Monday afternoon a measure that would criminalize the "license for rent" scheme, which... Read More
Manila, Oct. 13 -- The Senate Committee on Finance (Subcommittee A), chaired by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, approved Monday the Commission on Audit's (COA) PHP15.07-billion allocation under the Nation... Read More
Manila, Oct. 13 -- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday urged the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to widen employment opportunities and enhance examination access for K-12 graduates. During the Senate... Read More