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Senate mulls DSWD budget to fund ‘Bahay Pag-asa’

MANILA — A measure has been introduced at the Senate proposing to put the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) …

Sotto wants reenacted budget amid ‘pork’ allegations

MANILA — Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Wednesday said he will propose for the withdrawal of the Senate-approved General Appropriations …

CA confirms Madrigal appointment as AFP chief

MANILA — The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Gen. Benjamin Madrigal Jr. as Armed Forces of …

Senate approves ‘Magna Carta of the Poor’

MANILA — The Senate on Tuesday approved on final reading a measure providing for a Magna Carta of the Poor to …

Solons urged to ‘make public’ changes in 2019 budget

MANILA — Senator Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday urged members of Congress to make public details of the amendments they proposed in …

Tobacco tax hike could prevent 850,000 new smokers

MANILA — Senator Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday said his proposal to double the excise tax on cigarettes is seen to prevent …

Senators raise concern over attempt to undermine BOL ratification

MANILA — Senator Cynthia Villar on Monday raised concern over the deadly twin bombings in Jolo, Sulu as a possible attempt …

Gordon to recommend 12 as minimum criminal liability age

MANILA — Senator Richard Gordon on Friday maintained his stance to peg the age threshold of criminal responsibility at 12 years …

UNICEF calls for stronger implementation of juvenile law

MANILA — The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday called for the stronger implementation of Republic Act No. 9344 or …

Mislatel resolves key issues identified by oversight body

MANILA — The country’s new major telecommunications player, Mislatel Consortium, has resolved the four major concerns identified by the government oversight …

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