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Senate reviews stronger senior high program
by Marc Jason Cayabyab - May 9, 2025 - 12:00am
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian yesterday led a review of the Department of Education’s plan to strengthen the senior high school (SHS) program.
Dawn comes for relatives of drug war victims
by Marc Jason Cayabyab - March 12, 2025 - 12:00am
For victims of Rodrigo Duterte’s brutal crackdown on illegal drugs, his arrest yesterday was like the break of dawn.
‘Senate cannot comment on Sara’s petition vs impeachment’
by Marc Jason Cayabyab - March 7, 2025 - 12:00am
As an impeachment court, the Senate cannot comment on the petition filed by Vice President Sara Duterte with the Supreme Court contesting her before impeachment trial.
Sex education in teen pregnancy prevention bill questioned
by Marc Jason Cayabyab - January 17, 2025 - 12:00am
Some senators have expressed concern about the version of a teenage pregnancy prevention bill in the Senate, following pressure from conservative groups opposed to a comprehensive sexuality education program in the...
Senate to probe banks on POGO money laundering
by Marc Jason Cayabyab - January 9, 2025 - 12:00am
he Senate will pursue its probe on the failure of banks to detect the money laundering activities of illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators.
Government unfazed by China protest vs new laws
by Marc Jason Cayabyab - November 15, 2024 - 12:00am
The Marcos administration is unfazed by China’s protest against the enactment of two laws that reinforce the Philippines’ entitlements and responsibilities within its maritime zones.
Senate wants to invite POGO kingpin
by Marc Jason Cayabyab - October 16, 2024 - 12:00am
The Senate would like to invite alleged Philippine offshore gaming operations kingpin Lin Xunhan, alias Lyu Dong, as the chamber wraps up its probe on organized crime behind illegal POGOs, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian...
Senate wants Quiboloy to attend October 23 hearing
by Marc Jason Cayabyab - October 11, 2024 - 12:00am
The Senate will resume its investigation on Apollo Quiboloy on Oct. 23, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said yesterday, adding that she looks forward to having the victims face their accused sex offender.
PhilHealth chief blamed for impounding of P89.9 billion funds
by Marc Jason Cayabyab - October 10, 2024 - 12:00am
There should be a change in leadership in the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. for failure to implement the Universal Health Care law, which led to the impounding of P89.9 billion in unused PhilHealth funds, Sen....
Hontiveros asks colleagues to reconsider divorce, SOGIE bills
by Marc Jason Cayabyab - June 7, 2024 - 12:00am
Sen. Risa Hontiveros appealed to the Senate leadership to rethink its stance on her two controversial measures – divorce and SOGIE equality bills – amid reports that these have a slim chance of passing...
Hontiveros asks Senate leadership to approve subpoena for Quiboloy
by Marc Jason Cayabyab - February 16, 2024 - 12:00am
Sen. Risa Hontiveros appealed to the Senate leadership to approve her subpoena that would compel controversial pastor Apollo Quiboloy to attend her committee investigation into the alleged abuses within the Kingdom...
Deport ICC investigators if already here – Bato
by Marc Jason Cayabyab - January 5, 2024 - 12:00am
Sen. Ronald dela Rosa yesterday called for the deportation of International Criminal Court investigators, if proven that they are already in the Philippins, as he accused the ICC of breaching the country’s...
DICT defends P300 million confidential fund request
by Marc Jason Cayabyab - September 20, 2023 - 12:00am
The Department of Information and Communications Technology yesterday defended its request for P300 million in confidential funds, saying it is crucial in the agency’s fight against scammers and cybercrim...
Poe urges authorities to pursue scammers
by Marc Jason Cayabyab - July 27, 2023 - 12:00am
Sen. Grace Poe on Wednesday urged law enforcers to pursue and file charges against mobile phone scammers after the SIM card registration deadline on July 25.
Kerwin Espinosa pinawalang sala sa drug case
by Marc Jason Cayabyab - June 9, 2023 - 12:00am
Pinawalang-sala ng Makati court si Rolan “Kerwin” Espinosa at kapwa akusadong si Marcelo Adorco sa kaso ng illegal trafficking at trading ng shabu matapos mabigo ang prosekusyon na magpakita ng sapat...
NBI raids office for faking receipts
by Marc Jason Cayabyab - December 27, 2022 - 12:00am
The National Bureau of Investigation has vowed to crack down on groups producing fake receipts to defraud the government of taxes after NBI agents raided an office fabricating official documents in Quezon City.
Nasino’s kin struggle to raise P420,000 bail
by Marc Jason Cayabyab - December 19, 2022 - 12:00am
The mother and aunt of Reina Mae Nasino are hoping for a Christmas reunion with the detained activist even as they struggle to raise the P420,000 bail granted by a Manila court for her temporary freedom.
Rotary Club of Manila wracked by power play
by Marc Jason Cayabyab - November 4, 2022 - 12:00am
The Rotary Club of Manila, one of the country’s oldest clubs for prominent business and industry leaders, is wracked by a squabble among its leaders.
NBI: NCRPO cops sued for drug suspects’ kidnap
by Marc Jason Cayabyab - October 22, 2022 - 12:00am
Eleven anti-drug operatives from the National Capital Region Police Office were charged with kidnapping in connection with the disappearance of four drug suspects, the National Bureau of Investigation clarified...
Manila issues ordinance on voluntary masking
by Marc Jason Cayabyab - September 16, 2022 - 12:00am
The Manila city government has approved an ordinance easing the face mask mandate by making its use voluntary outdoors.
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