Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Location

PCG overhaul sails thru Senate; eviction relief also approved

Manila, Aug. 11 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is a step closer to getting a modern organizational structure, and clearer authority and benefits comparable with other uniformed services after the... Read More


Escudero: Stable DOH leadership vital to stronger UHC rollout

Manila, Aug. 10 -- Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero on Monday emphasized the need for stability at the Department of Health (DOH) to sustain reforms under the Universal Health Care (UHC) program and ex... Read More


Senate bill spares poor appellants from eviction bond

Manila, Aug. 6 -- Indigent and homeless Filipinos facing eviction would no longer be required to post a supersedeas bond when appealing ejectment cases under a bill approved by the Senate on second re... Read More


Aquino: New law to boost literacy, proficiency in basic education

Manila, Aug. 6 -- A new law giving the Department of Education (DepEd) greater freedom to determine how lessons are taught could help improve literacy, proficiency, and students' mastery of foundation... Read More


Gatchalian seeks probe into fuel cost audits, power charges

Manila, Aug. 6 -- Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian has filed Senate Resolution No. 581 seeking an inquiry into the absence of regular fuel cost audits in the power sector, saying stronger oversight... Read More


Senate honors Eala's historic WTA title

Manila, Aug. 5 -- The Senate on Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution honoring Alex Eala for becoming the first Filipino to win a Women's Tennis Association Tour-level singles championship, turni... Read More


Impeachment court recognizes House hearings

Manila, Aug. 5 -- The Senate impeachment court on Wednesday recognized the official existence of House of Representatives hearings and records linked to the impeachment case against Vice President Sar... Read More


Magna Carta for BHWs gets unanimous approval in Senate

Manila, Aug. 3 -- The Senate on Monday unanimously approved a bill granting stronger protection, standardized benefits and professional development opportunities to barangay health workers (BHWs) nati... Read More


Escudero wants gambling promotions out of public view

Manila, July 31 -- Gambling advertisements, celebrity endorsements and sponsorships would be driven out of mainstream and digital media under a bill filed by Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero to curb compu... Read More


Lack of consensus stalls proposed impeachment format

MANILA, July 29 -- A proposal to alternate the presentation of evidence between the prosecution and the defense in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte failed to move forward after the... Read More