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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


Lacson seeks higher pay, stronger protection for sanitation inspectors

Manila, Jan. 29 -- Sanitation inspectors may soon receive higher pay and improved working conditions under a bill filed by Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson. Lacson said on Thursday that he... Read More


Blue Ribbon to propose creation of Ombudsman law enforcement unit

Manila, Jan. 29 -- The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee is set to recommend legislative reforms to strengthen the Office of the Ombudsman following its investigation into alleged irregularities in flood c... Read More