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Lacson: Almost all senators had insertions in 2025 budget
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson revealed that almost every senator in the 19th Congress had insertions in the 2025 budget, describing the…
28 September 20251 MIN READ
House approval plunges to 45%, Romualdez gets just 39%
A June 2025 survey shows the House of Representatives earning only 45% approval, with Speaker Romualdez faring worse at 39%, as public dissatisfaction grows…
13 June 20251 MIN READ
Congressional finger-pointing erupts over doomed wage bill
The proposed legislated wage hike for private sector workers failed to pass the 19th Congress after the Senate and House failed to reconcile their versions,…
13 June 20251 MIN READ
Cynthia Villar closes chapter in Senate, vows continued service beyond politics
Senator Cynthia Villar delivers her valedictory speech, highlighting key laws on agriculture and the environment as she ends her 12-year Senate journey.
12 June 20251 MIN READ
Estrada sees no Senate coup, backs Escudero’s leadership
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada downplays rumors of a leadership shakeup, expresses confidence that Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero will…
23 May 20251 MIN READ
Chiz firm on VP Sara impeachment trial date
Senate President Chiz Escudero denies House prosecutors' calls to hasten the impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte, citing procedural rules…
26 March 20251 MIN READ
BBM still mum re Sara trial
3 March 20253 MIN READ
VP impeachment could lapse: Azcuna says Senate needs to acquire jurisdiction
Once the Senate acquires jurisdiction over the impeachment case, the trial can continue even if the House’s composition changes in the 20th Congress
14 February 20251 MIN READ
P3PWD seeks SC order for nominee’s oath
4 February 20253 MIN READ
Over P1-B allocated for additional medicine programs in SUCs, lawmaker says
Over P1 billion allocated to establish new medical schools in state universities and colleges to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in the…
2 February 20251 MIN READ
Senate eyes more bills ahead of polls
28 December 20243 MIN READ
Bill creating Department of Water Resources eyed for passage before 19th Congress ends
A bill to create the Department of Water Resources (DWR) is expected to pass before the end of the 19th Congress, aiming to address flood management and…
10 December 20241 MIN READ
Zubiri, Romualdez sign first 2 enrolled bills under 19th Congress
Zubiri, Romualdez sign first 2 enrolled bills under 19th Congress
4 October 20221 MIN READ
Romualdez orders House to continue work during recess
Romualdez orders House to continue work during recess
29 September 20221 MIN READ

Lacson: Almost all senators had insertions in 2025 budget

House approval plunges to 45%, Romualdez gets just 39%

Congressional finger-pointing erupts over doomed wage bill

Cynthia Villar closes chapter in Senate, vows continued service beyond politics

Estrada sees no Senate coup, backs Escudero’s leadership

Chiz firm on VP Sara impeachment trial date

BBM still mum re Sara trial

VP impeachment could lapse: Azcuna says Senate needs to acquire jurisdiction

P3PWD seeks SC order for nominee’s oath

Over P1-B allocated for additional medicine programs in SUCs, lawmaker says

Senate eyes more bills ahead of polls

Bill creating Department of Water Resources eyed for passage before 19th Congress ends

Zubiri, Romualdez sign first 2 enrolled bills under 19th Congress

Romualdez orders House to continue work during recess