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Bill institutionalizing gov’t transition to e-governance filed

MANILA – Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Monday filed a measure seeking to institutionalize the transition of the government to …

Senate opens 2nd regular session with ‘urgency, purpose’

MANILA – The Senate of the Philippines on Monday opened the second regular session of the 18th Congress with 17 senators …

Senators pay tribute to Danding Cojuangco

MANILA – Senators on Wednesday paid tribute to former Ambassador and business tycoon Eduardo “Danding” Cojuangco Jr. who died at the …

Senators welcome Ombudsman probe over alleged DOH anomalies

MANILA – At least three senators on Wednesday welcomed the decision of the Office of the Ombudsman to investigate Health Secretary …

Bill seeking to boost PH eCommerce sector filed

Senate probe of fake Facebook accounts sought

MANILA – Senator Francis Pangilinan on Tuesday filed a resolution asking the Senate to investigate the proliferation of fake Facebook accounts …

SC petition vs. Bayanihan Act ‘democracy at work’: solon

MANILA – Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Wednesday said the petition filed before the Supreme Court questioning the constitutionality of …

Senators welcome shelving of VFA abrogation

MANILA – Several senators on Wednesday welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to temporarily suspend the abrogation of the Philippines’ Visiting Forces …

Lacson, Sotto tell critics to read Anti-Terrorism bill

MANILA – Senator Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday said critics of Senate Bill No. 1083, or the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2019, has …

Senate OKs bill allowing President to adjust opening of classes

MANILA – The Senate on Monday unanimously approved on third and final reading a bill that gives the President the authority …