Running on unregulated crowdsourcing, anyone? (1)
Early political advertising in whatever way, shape or form must be checked and curtailed. Signifying one’s desire in an unofficial or informal way ought to be…
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Senate
Philippine Senate news — hearings, legislation, and chamber politics reported by Daily Tribune.
Marcoleta, Estrada suspensions ‘on hold’
Senate suspensions of Senators Rodante Marcoleta and Jinggoy Estrada remain on hold pending Sandiganbayan rulings on their motions for reconsideration, while…
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Gatchalian calls for safe, peaceful arrest of Bato
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Napolcom backs proposed 57-year retirement age
The National Police Commission supports raising the compulsory retirement age of Philippine uniformed personnel from 56 to 57, citing experience, leadership…
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Legarda pushes gender-based price discrimination ban
Senator Loren Legarda’s proposed Anti-Pink Tax Act seeks to eliminate gender-based price discrimination in the Philippines by prohibiting higher prices for…
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Haunting that never ends
A fair investigation follows the evidence wherever it leads. Has the verdict already been decided before the investigation even begins?
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DoJ welcomes Senate concurrence on ASEAN extradition treaty
The Department of Justice welcomes Senate approval of the ASEAN Treaty on Extradition, strengthening regional cooperation to prevent fugitives from evading…
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Senate vows stricter spending control
Philippine senators pledge stricter safeguards and greater transparency in the proposed P7.2-trillion 2027 national budget following a Supreme Court ruling on…
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Senators vow tighter 2027 budget safeguards after SC ruling
Senators pledge transparency and strict safeguards in the 2027 budget process after the Supreme Court's ruling on unconstitutional spending in past budgets.…
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Senate backs ASEAN extradition treaty
The Senate's approval of the ASEAN Extradition Treaty marks a significant step in combating transnational crime, ensuring fugitives can no longer evade justice…
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Tulfo 'hurt' by minority senators' ouster vote
Senator Erwin Tulfo expresses disappointment after minority senators vote to oust him over renewed U.S. citizenship issues, despite the Senate Electoral…
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Senate’s 2027 purse steward gets busy
Against the backdrop of his long experience in local government and as a legislator, his handling of the 2027 budget must be read.
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CoA flags Senate’s overtime payments
The Commission on Audit flagged the Senate’s overtime payment policies in its 2025 annual audit for violating government guidelines. Auditors found that…
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Defense hoping for chance to rebut
Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team is weighing whether to present witnesses and evidence to rebut allegations involving confidential funds and grave…
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Stacked Deck
The Senate presiding officer suggested VP Duterte could address the allegations in other public fora, but the gag order made that impossible.
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Lacson questions minority senators’ anti-Tulfo vote
Sen. Ping Lacson questioned the motives of three minority senators who voted to revive a petition challenging Sen. Erwin Tulfo’s qualifications. The Senate…
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