Neophyte lawmaker's bribe refusal sparks calls for wider crackdown

Manila, Aug. 25 -- Senators Panfilo Lacson and Erwin Tulfo on Monday pressed for accountability over alleged corruption in flood control projects, calling on authorities to prosecute contractors, Depa... Read More

Senator relays seafarers' complaints to US envoy

MANILA, Aug. 22 -- Senator Raffy Tulfo said Friday he has brought to the attention of United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson the plight of Filipino seafarers who claimed they were... Read More

PH may surrender Quiboloy to US despite local cases - Hontiveros

MANILA, Aug. 22 -- Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros said Friday the Philippines has clear legal basis to temporarily surrender Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy to the United... Read More

Senate probe on flood control bares ghost projects, favoritism

Manila, Aug. 19 -- The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on Tuesday opened its inquiry into alleged anomalies in multibillion-peso flood control projects, with senators citing reports of "ghost projects," ... Read More

DPWH, DBM explain flood control allocations in non-flood-prone areas

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Tuesday explained before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee why bi... Read More

'Ghost projects' in Bulacan tied to DPWH contractors

Manila, Aug. 19 -- One of the 15 contractors of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), included by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in the list of holders of anomalous flood control deal... Read More

Senators push reforms on party-list, political dynasty

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Senators on Tuesday pressed for electoral reforms aimed at restoring the original intent of the party-list system and passing a long-overdue law against political dynasties. At the... Read More

Padilla accepts Montenegro's resignation amid marijuana use report

Manila, Aug. 18 -- Senator Robinhood Padilla's office on Monday confirmed it has accepted the resignation of Political Affairs Officer Nadine Montenegro, also known as actress Nadia Montenegro, follow... Read More

Gatchalian presses closure of gambling sites embedded in apps

Manila, Aug. 18 -- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday urged regulators to take action against online gambling operators allegedly embedding their platforms in widely used digital applications. "I a... Read More

Hontiveros seeks Senate probe on child abuse in Pampanga shelter

Manila, Aug. 18 -- Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros filed a resolution on Monday calling for an inquiry into alleged child abuse and mismanagement at a shelter in Mexico, Pampanga, 156 ch... Read More

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