P27-B projects under Romualdez in 2025 budget lacked documents — witness
Discover the controversy surrounding P27.43 billion worth of projects under former House Speaker Martin Romualdez in the 2025 budget, as a witness reveals the…
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Senate flood control probe
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Objections routine in trial — legal ace
‘Even if the evidence was presented during the trial, if it is not admitted during the formal offer, the Senate cannot consider it when it makes its decision.’
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Senate eyes crackdown over absentee members
Several complaints have remained pending before the Senate ethics committee, concerning prolonged absences of lawmakers.
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SC orders Congress to respond to challenge on Sara impeachment voting rule
The Supreme Court has directed Congress to respond to a petition challenging the revised voting threshold for convicting Vice President Sara Duterte in her…
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Bernardo: Estrada received P573-M kickback in four deliveries
Former DPWH undersecretary Roberto Bernardo claims Senator Jinggoy Estrada received P573-million in kickbacks from infrastructure projects between 2024 and…
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Ex-Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Aplasca files counter-affidavit over Senate standoff
Former Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca refutes direct assault charges in a counter-affidavit filed with the DOJ, addressing allegations from a May 2026…
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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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Revilla seeks acquittal in P92.8-M flood control case
Former Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. seeks acquittal in a P92.8-million flood control corruption case, arguing insufficient evidence presented by…
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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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NBI admits weak money trail in Jinggoy plunder case
The NBI admits gaps in the money trail linking contractors to alleged kickbacks received by Senator Jinggoy Estrada in the plunder case, raising questions…
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Infra kickbacks rose from 20 to 25 percent under Romualdez – Alcantara
State witness Henry Alcantara reveals infrastructure kickbacks surged from 20% to 25% in 2022 under House Speaker Martin Romualdez, highlighting alleged…
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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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