Duterte: I’ll run for senator or VP if Sara is impeached

11/21/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte said he will be forced to run for vice president or senator if his daughter Vice President Sara Duterte is impeached. Reports have circulated that there are members of the…

Sen. Pia Cayetano: Sports teaches you life lessons, you just have to keep working hard

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/15/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the Palarong Pambansa National Pre-Qualifying Meet – Cluster 3 officially opened here on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, sports advocate Senator Pia Cayetano gave inspirational messages to athletes competing in the meet. The…

Degamo widow objects to Teves’ online Senate appearance

Marlon Ramos - Reporter / @MRamosINQ 04/15/2023

The widow of slain Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo on Friday appealed to Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to reconsider his decision to allow suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. to participate online at a Senate…

Once rivals, now allies: Robin Padilla, Richard Gomez team up for Cha-cha

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 03/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Robinhood Padilla and Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez on Thursday ramped up their call to amend the 1987 Constitution, specifically its economic provisions, likening their alliance to the biblical brothers Cain and Abel. In…

Padilla warns of splitting with PDP-Laban if party rejects Cha-cha bid backing

Beatrice Pinlac - @inquirerdotnet 03/20/2023

MANILA, Philippines — In a daring move, Senator Robin Padilla may break free and go solo, resigning from the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP – Laban) if the party refuses to stand behind his crusade for…

Angara: Gov’t aid available for local business, creative industry 

CDN Digital 03/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senator Sonny Angara said there were existing laws that were crafted to especially help micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), including those who were in the creative industry. But they also need the…

Senators back call to drop ROTC bill after hazing death

Marlon Ramos 03/05/2023

Several senators on Friday voiced support for calls to drop the proposed revival of the mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) following the hazing death of Adamson University student John Matthew Salilig, after undergoing the “welcoming rites”…

Father of Malasakit Centers visits VSMMC’s facility on its 5th anniversary

Futch Anthony Inso 02/10/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go visited the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, to join in the celebration of the VSMMC Malasakit Center’s 5th anniversary. Go was considered…

Senator Go: 19 super health centers to be built in CV

Futch Anthony Inso 02/10/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Nineteen super health centers would be constructed in the Central Visayas, Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said. Go visited Cebu on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, where one of his itineraries was to attend…

Victims of Ibo, Babag fires receive financial aid ranging from P13,000 to P25,000

Futch Anthony Inso 02/05/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Some 502 individuals or 197 families, who are victims of January fires in Barangays Ibo and Babag in Lapu-Lapu City, received financial assistance ranging from P13,000 to P25,000. The financial aid came from…

Shocked by Durante’s murder rap, Bato says: Don’t risk career, future on illicit affair

Maila Ager - Reporter / @MAgerINQ 01/27/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The alleged involvement of the former head of the Presidential Security Group  (PSG) in last month’s murder of fashion model and businesswoman Yvonne Chua Plaza came as a shock to Senator “Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa.…

Iglesia ni Cristo endorses Sen. Loren Legarda

Dennis Gutierrez 05/04/2022

Former three-term Sen. Loren Legarda and 11 other senatorial candidates for the coming May 9 polls have received the backing of influential religious group Iglesia ni Cristo. Aside from Legarda, the “INC” which is known for bloc…

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