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Senate panel revives deliberations on Revised Coast Guard law

Manila, Sept. 18 -- The Senate Committee on Public Services on Thursday reopened discussions on the proposed Revised Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) law. Senator Raffy Tulfo, committee chairperson, move... Read More


DOJ to begin filing 'ghost' project cases in 40 days

Manila, Sept. 18 -- Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Thursday assured the public that the Department of Justice (DOJ) would begin filing cases within 40 to 60 days against those involved in ... Read More


GSIS rolls out reforms in support of PBBM's pension directives

Manila, Sept. 17 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) unveiled on Wednesday major pension reforms and digital innovations. During the recent ceremonial launch of the Social Security Syst... Read More


Senate concurs BBNJ treaty protecting high seas

Manila, Sept. 17 -- The Senate on Wednesday unanimously concurred, with 22 affirmative votes, in the ratification of the landmark Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on... Read More


Legarda cites Singapore resilience plan as model for PH climate action

Manila, Sept. 17 -- Senator Loren Legarda on Wednesday said the Philippines can learn from Singapore's long-term resilience plan in strengthening its climate response, stressing the need for proactive... Read More


PhilSA eyes expanded 2026 budget for satellites, mapping initiatives

Manila, Sept. 17 -- The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is seeking PHP1.38 billion under the 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP), 44.5 percent lower than its original proposal of PHP2.49 billion.... Read More


DepEd asks Senate P928.5-B for school buildings, meals, teachers

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) is seeking a PHP928.52-billion allocation in the proposed 2026 national budget, equivalent to four percent of the country's gross domestic produ... Read More


Senator warns Meta of subpoena after skipping gambling probe

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The Senate may issue a subpoena to Meta after its representatives failed to attend a joint committee inquiry on the proliferation of online gambling. Senator Erwin Tulfo, chairper... Read More


Legarda eyes climate-informed reforms, humanitarian role for AFP

Manila, Sept. 16 -- Senator Loren Legarda on Tuesday said her leadership of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification, and Reconciliation will prioritize linking climat... Read More


Senators file measures to strengthen anti-corruption reforms

Manila, Sept. 11 -- Senators Erwin Tulfo and Loren Legarda have filed separate but complementary measures seeking to strengthen the government's fight against corruption through stiffer penalties and ... Read More