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Chinese smuggling suspect cited in contempt for false testimony

Manila, Dec. 10 -- A Senate panel on Wednesday cited Chinese national Shi Chaoqun in contempt after he repeatedly denied having local contacts despite evidence linking him to a PHP100-million meat smu... Read More


2026 budget bicam to run Dec. 12-14 with no weekend break - Sotto

Manila, Dec. 10 -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III said Tuesday the bicameral conference committee on the 2026 national budget will proceed from Dec. 12 to 14, confirming that senators and House me... Read More


Pangilinan blames 'systemic lapses,' smuggling for food, agri crises.

Manila, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan on Wednesday underscored the deepening link between the country's food and agriculture crises and what he described as systemic failures and possible ... Read More


Pangilinan blames 'systemic lapses,' smuggling for food, agri crises

Manila, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan on Wednesday underscored the deepening link between the country's food and agriculture crises and what he described as systemic failures and possible ... Read More


CA confirms Mendoza's JBC reappointment, 27 AFP officers

Manila, Dec. 10 -- The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday unanimously approved the ad interim appointment of retired Supreme Court Justice Jose Catral Mendoza as a member of the Judicial and... Read More


Hontiveros pushes rights-based reforms in HIV, TB, autism care

Manila, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday called for stronger, rights-based reforms in the country's health system as the Senate Committee on Health and Demography opened its public hearing on... Read More


GSIS expands Christmas cash gift to pro-rata, portability retirees

MANILA, Dec. 4 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will release PHP3.93 billion in Christmas cash gifts to 411,692 eligible pensioners on Dec. 4, marking the first year that pro-rata and... Read More


Most water districts want out of PrimeWater deals - survey

MANILA, Dec. 3 -- A nationwide Senate survey revealed a "clear and alarming pattern" of dissatisfaction with PrimeWater, with most local water districts already initiating or preparing to initiate ter... Read More


'Syndicate-style' agri smuggling a security threat - senators

MANILA, Dec. 3 -- Senators on Wednesday raised alarm over what they described as "syndicate-style" agricultural smuggling that has weakened food security, harmed local producers, and exposed gaps in g... Read More


Tulfo: Month-long info drive enough to guide e-bike, e-trike riders

MANILA, Dec. 2 -- Senator Raffy Tulfo on Tuesday backed the Land Transportation Office's (LTO) move to enforce its e-bike and e-trike regulations in January 2026, saying the one-month information driv... Read More