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Gatchalian to DA: Fix farm-to-market road system or lose budget

Manila, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday warned the Department of Agriculture (DA) to overhaul its farm-to-market road (FMR) program or risk losing its PHP16-billion allocation in the pro... Read More


Lacson: Documents reveal 'deep-seated' corruption in infra projects

Manila, Oct. 9 -- Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Thursday expressed dismay over the extent of corruption in the government's infrastructure program. "Reviewing the piles of 'classifie... Read More


Gatchalian: Lower 2026 budget possible to curb deficit amid DPWH probe

Manila, Oct. 9 -- Senate Committee on Finance chairperson Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Thursday the 2026 national budget could be reduced if investigations confirm overpricing in the Department of ... Read More


GSIS reviews pension, burial, cash gift benefits

Manila, Oct. 8 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is conducting a review of pension and benefit levels for its pensioners, following consultations with teachers' associations and govern... Read More


DA pushes for climate-smart, tech-driven farming in 2026 budget

Manila, Oct. 8 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) is prioritizing climate-resilient and technology-driven programs in its proposed PHP216.1-billion budget for 2026. During the budget deliberation ... Read More


Senators welcome Remulla appointment as Ombudsman

Manila, Oct. 8 -- Senators on Wednesday expressed confidence in the appointment of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla as the country's new Ombudsman, saying his experience in public service and f... Read More


Estrada files perjury raps vs. ex-DPWH exec over flood control claims

Manila, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Tuesday filed a perjury complaint before the Quezon City Prosecutor's Office against former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineer B... Read More


Sotto bares list of possible Lacson successor as Blue Ribbon chair

Manila, Oct. 7 -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Tuesday said several senators are being considered to head the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee following the decision of Senate President Pro Tempo... Read More


Senators urge Lacson to reconsider resignation as Blue Ribbon chair

Manila, Oct. 7 -- Senators Joseph Victor Ejercito and Lito Lapid on Tuesday appealed to Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson to reconsider his decision to resign as chairperson of the Se... Read More


Sotto backs PBBM decision not to certify 2026 budget as urgent

Manila, Oct. 6 -- Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III on Monday welcomed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s decision not to certify the proposed 2026 national budget as urgent, saying it would ... Read More