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Sotto welcomes Hungarian Speaker Kover, cites stronger PH-Hungary ties

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


Escudero files reply to Comelec on campaign donation case

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


Recto warns VAT cut may hike debt, risk credit downgrade

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


GSIS mobilizes aid for Davao members, pensioners after twin quakes

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


Recto: Gov't targets higher revenue, lower deficit under 2026 budget

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


Senator eyes jail time for 'license for rent' scheme in DPWH projects

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


Senate subpanel OKs COA P15.07-B 2026 budget

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


CSC told to widen employment chances for K-12 grads

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


Senate OKs House request to extend session for 2026 budget approval

Manila, Oct. 10 -- The Senate on Friday granted the House of Representatives' request to extend its plenary session to Oct. 13, to allow the lower chamber to approve the proposed 2026 national budget ... Read More


Sotto warns public vs. fake news on alleged tax bills

Manila, Oct. 10 -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III denied social media posts falsely claiming that he proposed new tax measures targeting workers and content creators. Sotto clarified that the vir... Read More