Lacson: Bicam compromise allowed, but budget integrity stands

MANILA, Dec. 14 -- Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Sunday said compromise is inherent in bicameral conference committee deliberations on the 2026 national budget, but stressed that the ... Read More

Senators seek clarity on FMR list tied to flood fund shifts

MANILA, Dec. 14 -- Senators on Sunday pressed for full transparency on the PHP33-billion allocation for farm-to-market roads (FMRs) in the proposed 2026 national budget, amid questions on whether the ... Read More

Estrada seeks fair parking fees, end to 'park at your own risk' rule

Manila, Dec. 12 -- Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Friday said he filed a measure seeking to regulate parking fees nationwide, introduce standardized rates, and prohibit establishments from evadin... Read More

Gatchalian vows 'good budget' for PBBM; no reenacted GAA

Manila, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday said the Senate is poised to fulfill President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s Christmas wish for a "good budget," assuring that the chamber remains on t... Read More

2026 budget bicam moved to Dec. 13 for transparency, reconciliation

Manila, Dec. 11 -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III and Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday confirmed that the bicameral conference committee meeting for the proposed 2026 national budget has bee... Read More

Visits, noche buena allowed for Senate detainees

Manila, Dec. 11 -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Thursday said individuals detained under the Senate's contempt powers would remain in custody while committee inquiries continue, but assured t... Read More

DOF vows cleanup of BIR audits as Senate probes LOA abuses

Manila, Dec. 11 -- The Department of Finance (DOF) on Thursday underscored its full cooperation with the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee's investigation into the alleged misuse of Letters of Authority (L... Read More

Give chance to youth leaders, pass law vs. political dynasties - Lapid

Manila, Dec. 11 -- Senator Lito Lapid on Wednesday pressed lawmakers to pass a long-pending measure banning political dynasties, saying the reform would open long-restricted opportunities for young an... Read More

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

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