MANILA – Four former Senate presidents on Friday called on incumbent senators to swiftly resolve the leadership dispute hounding the chamber, warning that the country cannot afford an unstable Senate amid pressing national concerns. In a joint…
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri spoke publicly on Wednesday about his removal from the Senate leadership two years ago, saying he felt betrayed by colleagues he had regarded as trusted political allies. In an…
Addressing concerns raised by a business group regarding the P100 legislated wage hike, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri emphasized the need to “moderate the greed” among large corporations. The Senate already passed the wage hike bill on…
MANILA, Philippines — They have warned of a possible constitutional crisis, and according to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, it’s “slowly happening.” “We have warned about a possible constitutional crisis and tried to avoid it. But unfortunately,…
CAVITE CITY, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is “warm to the idea” of purchasing submarines for the country, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said on Monday, May 8. Zubiri, however, noted that the President “has…
MANILA, Philippines — Following President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s order for the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) to address the mass exodus of Filipino nurses to explore employment opportunities abroad, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri has doubled…
MANILA, Philippines — The premium rate hikes of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) may be imposed after the country’s inflation declines at a “more comfortable level.” Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said this on Tuesday as…
MANILA, Philippines — Broadcaster Raffy Tulfo topped a pre-election survey for senatorial aspirants conducted by Pulse Asia, with former senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Loren Legarda placing second and third, respectively. According to Pulse Asia’s survey which…
MANILA, Philippines — Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto’s love life, or the lack of it, has become a topic even inside the Senate halls. At Monday’s session of the Senate, Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri gave 31-year-old…
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri on Monday tested positive for the coronavirus after he recovered from the disease in April. Zubiri earlier withdrew from physically attending President Rodrigo Duterte’s penultimate State of the…
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines —Starting midnight Friday, The local government of the province of Bukidnon will no longer allow the entry of non-residents to the landlocked province. Governor Jose Maria Zubiri signed the order Friday while he…
MANILA, Philippines – Senate Majority Floor Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri confirmed on Monday night that he has tested positive for COVID-19. According to the senator, the test results were relayed to him by Health Secretary Francisco Duque. …
