
First-ever 'open' bicam convenes
The first-ever live-streamed bicameral conference committee for the national budget convened on Saturday, 13 December, at the Philippine International…
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The first-ever live-streamed bicameral conference committee for the national budget convened on Saturday, 13 December, at the Philippine International…
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Senator Imee Marcos flagged the absence of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) budget from the document listing provisions to be reconciled…
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Senator Ronaldo "Bato" dela Rosa failed to show up in the bicameral conference committee meeting on the proposed P6.793-trillion budget on Saturday, 13…
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The Supreme Court (SC) has directed all courts to appoint accredited sign language interpreters, effective 15 December 2025, following its en banc approval of…
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Senate Finance Committee Chairperson Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday said both Houses of Congress aim to pass a 2026 National Budget that is free from insertions…
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Senator Jinggoy Estrada proposed a measure to set standard parking rates in malls, commercial establishments, and other parking facilities.
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Senator Bam Aquino has called on the government to take decisive action to protect micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from harassment and corruption.
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‘We are constrained to move the Bicam to Saturday because the technical staff of both the House and the Senate requested one more day to craft the details of…
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Ejercito cited a case in Manila where a BIR examiner allegedly offered to settle a taxpayer’s LoA for a ‘P400,000 all-in’ payment
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A lawyer for Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa said his client is avoiding public appearances because “his personal safety is at stake” in connection with the…
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The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform cited a Chinese national for contempt Wednesday after he was accused of repeatedly lying during a…
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The public and lawmakers should closely monitor the deliberations on the proposed 2026 national budget to ensure that the record P1.38-trillion allocation for…
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The Senate approved on third and final reading the proposed P6.793 trillion national budget for 2026 on Tuesday, 9 December, paving the way for bicameral…
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Senator Bam Aquino urged the government to strengthen programs and resources for children with disabilities and students with special needs, citing gaps in…
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‘Our goal is transparency, accountability, and ensuring that funds are properly used for the benefit of our people.’
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The proposed Independent People’s Commission (IPC) could duplicate the functions of the Office of the Ombudsman and the Department of Justice (DOJ), according…
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The Senate clarified its policy regarding the foreign travel of its members following a formal letter from Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla disallowing a trip…
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The Senate clarified its position on the travel of its members following a formal letter from Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying“ Remulla disallowing Senator…
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