
Stiffer penalty for rice smugglers proposed
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is pushing for stricter penalties against major rice smugglers, particularly government officials involved in economic…
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Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is pushing for stricter penalties against major rice smugglers, particularly government officials involved in economic…
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‘We will discuss this further in a caucus of the majority members to determine our next steps.’
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Actress and former Senate staff Nadia Montenegro filed last 1 October two separate complaint affidavits, which stemmed from reports alleging that she used…
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The Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Tuesday expressed its sincere gratitude to Colonel Raymund Dante Lachica for his outstanding contributions to the…
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Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan is pushing for stiffer penalties on big-time rice smugglers, especially government officials who are involved in any economic…
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Senator Raffy Tulfo has declined the interest in leading the Senate Blue Ribbon chairmanship.
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As the hearings come to a halt — not due to a lack of public interest — one can’t help but wonder: is justice being delayed or quietly derailed?
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‘When several colleagues said they were unhappy with how I was conducting the hearings, I thought it was time to step aside and let someone else take over.’
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His own colleagues Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III and Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson, as well as Malacañang, on Monday dismissed…
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Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Monday dismissed talk of another leadership shake-up in the Senate, even as the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of…
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The dramatic statements about ‘protecting the institution’ and ‘defending the Senate’s honor’ might have worked before, but not anymore.
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As the Senate faces mounting public scrutiny regarding its integrity, all lawmakers must recommit to principles that fortify public trust, rather than actions…
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With the initial public hopefulness about the Blue Ribbon Committee inquiry dying down, and a new wave of public anger mounting, Lacson’s continued stay as BRC…
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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Monday formally resigned as chairperson of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee amid disagreements with some…
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Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III assured that the Senate is stable amid rumors of an impending coup.
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Senator Erwin Tulfo on Monday, 6 October, said that Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson's resignation as Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chair…
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Lacson’s resignation has reignited talks about widening cracks within the Senate majority, including questions about whether Sotto can maintain his grip on the…
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If Sen. Cayetano replaces Sen. Sotto as Senate President, it would be an expected move.
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