Senate panel to probe 'costly' domestic flights, tourism infra gaps

Manila, Feb. 2 -- The Senate Committee on Tourism will hold a hearing on Feb. 3 on high domestic airfares and persistent infrastructure gaps as part of its review of the implementation of the National... Read More

Senators dismiss leadership change rumors

Manila, Feb. 2 -- Senators on Monday downplayed rumors of a possible change in Senate leadership, saying they have not received any indication of dissatisfaction within the chamber. Senate President ... Read More

Senate OKs bill establishing PH Geriatric Center

Manila, Feb. 2 -- The Senate on Monday approved a measure seeking to establish the Philippine Geriatric Center (PGC), a specialized tertiary hospital aimed at strengthening health services for senior ... Read More

Senate elects new secretary, sergeant-at-arms

Manila, Feb. 2 -- The Senate on Monday elected Mark Llandro Mendoza as its next Senate secretary and retired Air Force Major General Edgardo Rene Samonte as sergeant-at-arms. In nominating Mendoza, S... Read More

Early detection, clear advisories key defenses vs. Nipah virus

Manila, Jan. 30 -- Senator Francis Escudero on Friday said early detection and clear public advisories are key defenses against the Nipah virus, urging health and border authorities to keep surveillan... Read More

Sotto supports charter reforms amid SC ruling on Sara impeachment

Manila, Jan. 30 -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Friday said he may now support moves to reform the Constitution following the Supreme Court ruling that declared the impeachment complaint agai... Read More

Legarda calls for shift to green, inclusive growth amid slower GDP

Manila, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Loren Legarda on Friday urged policymakers to pursue greener, more inclusive and value-driven growth following weaker-than-expected economic performance in 2025. Legarda said ... Read More

Pending treaties prompt shift in Senate foreign relations leadership

Manila, Jan. 30 -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III clarified Friday the reassignment of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations followed institutional norms, noting that the panel was previously ... Read More

Senate asserts institutional backing vs. China's pressure

Manila, Jan. 30 -- The Senate on Monday adopted a resolution condemning remarks by the Chinese Embassy in Manila against Filipino lawmakers and government officials, framing the move as an assertion o... Read More

Gov't agri policy push cited as output hits 5-year high

Manila, Jan. 29 -- Senator Francis Pangilinan on Thursday welcomed the reported rebound of the agriculture sector in 2025, citing that government interventions helped lift farm output to its highest l... Read More

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