MANILA, Philippines — Acting on President Marcos’ call for tax relief, Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente Sotto III on Tuesday introduced a bill raising the annual income tax exemption ceiling to P350,000. If enacted, Senate Bill No.…
MANILA, Philippines — Senators Erwin Tulfo and Vicente Sotto III said they will file raps against the 18 alleged former Marines, including their lawyer, Levi Baligod, who linked them to flood control projects kickbacks from former Ako Bicol Rep.…
MANILA, Philippines — A minority bloc member said on Friday that Sen. Vicente “Tito” Sotto III was unable to retain the Senate presidency because he lacked the multibillion-peso resources available to his predecessor to “look after” fellow…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is being eyed as an impeachment manager in the possible trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday. As a lawyer, Pangilinan could not…
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Vicente Sotto III revealed over the weekend that Sen. Imee Marcos attempted the “coup attempt” in the Senate by leading moves to reorganize but failing because she was unable to secure the…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda remained tight-lipped on alleged plans to install her as the next Senate chief, saying she was unaware of any term-sharing agreement or similar plans with Senate President Vicente Sotto III. Legarda,…
