Drug-free Philippines almost impossible now—Sotto

Darryl John Esguerra 10/08/2019

MANILA, Philippines—Senate President Vicente Sotto III said Tuesday the Philippines should aspire to become a “drug-resistant” nation because being a “drug-free” country is almost impossible now given the severity of the drug menace. Sotto said government has…

Sotto: ‘No chance’ of passing SOGIE bill in Senate

08/22/2019

MANILA, Philippines — There is “no chance” that the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Equality bill will pass in the Senate, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said. Sotto said Senate could pass an anti-discrimination…

Sotto: Philippine boat not sunk by Chinese vessel

06/24/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III believes that the Philippine fishing boat “was not sunk” by a Chinese vessel. On Monday, Sotto shared a Coast Guard expert’s opinion on the June 9 incident where…

Villar: I don’t want to be Senate president but agri committee head

Futch Anthony Inso 06/06/2019

CARCAR CITY, Philippines — Reelected Senator Cynthia Villar reiterates that she is not interested in becoming the next Senate president in the incoming 18th Congress. “Sila lang naman yung nagsasabi na gusto kong mag-Senate president kasi nag-number…

Senate finance committee, Lower House counterpart reach agreement on budget- Sotto

Irene R. Sino Cruz 03/25/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Senate President Vicente Sotto III will meet with the Senate finance committee headed by Senator Loren Legarda to discuss the ‘agreement’ on the 2019 national budget with their Lower house counterparts. Sotto, who was in…

Sotto: Okayed House draft charter has no ‘lifespan’

Inquirer.net 12/15/2018

Sen. Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Saturday dismissed Resolution of Both Houses No. 15 — a draft federal charter approved by the House — as having “no lifespan.” RBH No. 15 was approved on third and final…

Jesuit Athletic Meet: Ateneo de Cebu sweeps volley title; Sotto leads Blue Eaglets to basketball crown

Mars G. Alison and Jonas Panerio 10/30/2018

THE SACRED Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu swept the volleyball competition of the Jesuit Athletic Meet (JAM) 2018, which came to an end yesterday at the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) campus in Canduman, Mandaue City. The…

Sotto wants Palace to certify Senate version of healthcare bill as urgent

Inquirer.net 10/06/2018

SENATE President Vicente Sotto III called on Malacañang Palace yesterday to certify the Senate version of the Universal Healthcare Bill as urgent. Sotto appealed to Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea if he could recommend to President Rodrigo Duterte…

Sotto: TRAIN 2 may be passed before 2019 elections

Inquirer.net 08/04/2018

SENATE President Vicente Sotto III on Saturday said his bill for the second package of the government’s tax reform program has a chance to be approved before the 2019 Elections. According to Sotto, the Tax Reform for…

Sotto denies PH on brink of martial law

Inquirer.net 06/23/2018

Senate President Vicente Sotto III doubts that the country is on the brink of martial law following the police’s strict implementation of law and order against violators of ordinances. Sotto said the country is far from experiencing…

Sotto: Revival of death penalty to get over 13 votes in Senate if…

Inquirer.net 05/24/2018

SENATE President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III yesterday said the proposed reimposition of the death penalty could get more than 13 votes at the Senate already if the measure would only cover high-level drug trafficking. Sotto, who recently…

Pimentel bows out; nominates Sotto as next Senate president

Inquirer 05/21/2018

SENATOR Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III stepped down as Senate president on Monday, paving the way for Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III to take the helm at the upper chamber. Pimentel announced his decision to resign in a…

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