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GSIS widens calamity aid as LGU declarations come in

Manila, Aug. 12 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is ready to extend its emergency loan program to more areas affected by Typhoon Maymay and the southwest monsoon as local government u... Read More


Zubiri denies handling project lists as Senate president

Manila, Aug. 12 -- Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri on Wednesday denied that senators' project lists ever passed through his office when he was Senate president, following former public works... Read More


Legarda appeals for prevention-first approach to recurring floods

Manila, Aug. 12 -- Senator Loren Legarda on Wednesday appealed to national and local authorities to move away from the cycle of flood response and rehabilitation and instead invest more in prevention,... Read More


PCG overhaul sails thru Senate; eviction relief also approved

Manila, Aug. 11 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is a step closer to getting a modern organizational structure, and clearer authority and benefits comparable with other uniformed services after the... Read More


Escudero: Stable DOH leadership vital to stronger UHC rollout

Manila, Aug. 10 -- Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero on Monday emphasized the need for stability at the Department of Health (DOH) to sustain reforms under the Universal Health Care (UHC) program and ex... Read More


Senate bill spares poor appellants from eviction bond

Manila, Aug. 6 -- Indigent and homeless Filipinos facing eviction would no longer be required to post a supersedeas bond when appealing ejectment cases under a bill approved by the Senate on second re... Read More


Aquino: New law to boost literacy, proficiency in basic education

Manila, Aug. 6 -- A new law giving the Department of Education (DepEd) greater freedom to determine how lessons are taught could help improve literacy, proficiency, and students' mastery of foundation... Read More


Gatchalian seeks probe into fuel cost audits, power charges

Manila, Aug. 6 -- Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian has filed Senate Resolution No. 581 seeking an inquiry into the absence of regular fuel cost audits in the power sector, saying stronger oversight... Read More


Senate honors Eala's historic WTA title

Manila, Aug. 5 -- The Senate on Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution honoring Alex Eala for becoming the first Filipino to win a Women's Tennis Association Tour-level singles championship, turni... Read More


Impeachment court recognizes House hearings

Manila, Aug. 5 -- The Senate impeachment court on Wednesday recognized the official existence of House of Representatives hearings and records linked to the impeachment case against Vice President Sar... Read More