Senators suspect ‘drug queen’ talk mere diversion ploy

Leila B. Salaverria - Inquirer.net 09/27/2019

Senators on Thursday raised questions about the police’s naming of an alleged “drug queen” who had fled the country, saying the move could be a diversionary tactic or a ploy to protect higher-ups. Police officials said on…

On Eid al-Adha, senators pray for peace, displaced Marawi residents

08/12/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Some senators on Monday prayed for peace, especially for the displaced residents in Marawi, as the country celebrates the Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha or “Feast of Sacrifice.” Opposition Senator Leila de Lima, in a…

5 reelectionists, 4 returning, 3 new faces proclaimed senators

/INQ.net 05/22/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Five incumbent senators won back their seats in the Senate in the midterm elections, with three first-time senators and four former senators joining them when the 18th Congress opens in July. Topping this year’s…

Senators warn against recall of fuel tax hike suspension in 2019

Inquirer.net 11/30/2018

Some senators rejected Friday the plan of President Rodrigo Duterte’s economic managers to proceed with the second tranche of oil excise tax hike set on January 2019 as mandated under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion…

Senators frown on Lapeña’s Tesda transfer

Inquirer.net 10/26/2018

SOME senators on Friday frowned at Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Isidro Lapeña’s transfer to the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda). Senator Joel Villanueva, who headed Tesda during the past administration, said Lapeña’s appointment to…

Opposition senators want ‘Cebu killings’ probed

Inquirer 10/11/2018

Senators from the minority bloc have called on the Senate to conduct an investigation into the recent killings in Cebu, some of which, they said, were allegedly committed by police officers. A statement sent by the camp…

Senators pass Universal Health Care Bill on final reading

Inquirer.net 10/10/2018

Before going on a break on Wednesday, the Senate passed on third and final reading the landmark Universal Health Care Bill that would make health care available to all Filipinos. Fourteen senators voted to approve the proposed…

Senators: Lift ban on solo riders

Inquirer.net 08/15/2018

The Senate unanimously adopted on Wednesday a resolution urging the immediate suspension and recall of the Edsa ban on solo drivers during rush hours. Senate Resolution No. 845 was initiated by Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III,…

Nancy Binay wants Mocha Uson to explain federalism to senators

Inquirer 08/01/2018

How would Communications Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson explain to the people the proposed federal form of government? Senator Nancy Binay wants to know. On Wednesday, Binay said she would recommend to Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, chair of…

Atienza reacts to senators insinuating Arroyo as PM

Inquirer.net 07/25/2018

“MASYADO silang advanced mag-isip.” This was the reaction of Buhay Rep. Lito Atienza on Wednesday after some senators insinuated that newly-installed House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo could become prime minister if the proposed shift to parliamentary form of…

Lacson: Senators to fight ‘no-el’ moves

Inquirer.net 07/18/2018

Senators stood their ground yesterday against any attempts to postpone the 2019 elections – now popularly known as “No-el” or no elections scenario – even through a people’s initiative being pushed by Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez. Senator Panfilo…

Opposition senators to SC: Declare PH withdrawal from ICC ‘ineffective’

Inquirer.net 05/16/2018

Opposition senators on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to declare as ineffective the Philippine government’s withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The Philippine government notified the United Nations on March 17, 2018…

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