Sotto: ‘Anti-epal’ law important to ending patronage politics
Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto on Monday, 29 December, said an "anti-epal" special provision is very important towards ending political patronage.
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Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto on Monday, 29 December, said an "anti-epal" special provision is very important towards ending political patronage.
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Senator JV Ejercito voted in favor of the ratification of the bicameral conference committee report with strong reservations due to the Medical Assistance to…
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The number of those who were hurt due to road crashes during the holiday season is now at 414, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Monday, 29 December.
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The Department of Health (DOH) warned that even legal firecrackers are still dangerous for children.
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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Monday, 29 December, voted "yes" in ratifying the P6.793-trillion national budget for the year 2026.
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Senator Loren Legarda on Monday, 29 December, affirmed her support for the ratification of the Bicameral Conference Committee Report on the 2026 General…
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Risa Hontiveros on Monday, 29 December, said the 2026 national budget is expected to strengthen the government’s crackdown on sexual abuse of women and…
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Rodante Marcoleta on Monday, 29 December, voted “no” on the 2026 national budget, citing audit findings, troubling fiscal patterns, and policy distortions…
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Francis Pangilinan on Monday, 29 December, warned that allowing the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) back into farm-to-market road (FMR) projects…
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Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday, 29 December, said the country is now "one step closer" to the enactment of landmark "people-first" budget legislation."
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