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Agri products not taxed under TRAIN law: senator

MANILA — Senator Cynthia Villar on Friday reminded the public that agricultural products are not taxed under the new tax …

BBL proof Congress can reach a ‘rare’ agreement

Lessons of Mamasapano should not be ‘buried’: Poe

MANILA — The lessons of Mamasapano massacre, including the need for justice, should not be buried with the dead, a senator …

Congress urged to deepen understanding of federalism

MANILA — Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III on Thursday asked his colleagues in Congress to “deepen” their understanding on the proposal …

Senate, House leaders ‘momentarily’ set aside differences

MANILA — The leadership of the Senate and the House of Representatives have momentarily set aside their differences regarding legal views …

PCSO violated procurement rules: Lacson

MANILA — Senator Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday said that the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) clearly violated procurement rules when …

Drilon thankful Pres. Duterte considers him as ‘friend’

MANILA — Senate Minority Leader Frank Drilon on Wednesday thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for calling him his “friend” and that …

Senate panel recommends disbarment of UST law dean, fratmen

MANILA— The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs has recommended the disbarment of University of Santo Tomas (UST) Faculty …

Sandra Cam to Congress: Charge corrupt PCSO officials

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board member Sandra Cam (PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan) MANILA— Former whistleblower, now Philippine Charity …

BBL ‘good model’ to see if federalism works: Zubiri

MANILA — The proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) would be a “good model” to see if federalism works, Senator Juan Miguel …