Tag: senate
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Cayetano to Minority Bloc: Defend the Senate’s Independence
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Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano has called on the minority bloc to cooperate in defending the independence and integrity of the Senate amid the controversies and pressures confronting the institution. Cayetano made the statement after the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division ordered the arrest of Senator Jinggoy Estrada. According to Cayetano, it…
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Senate Protect Committee calls for amendment of Epira law to stop Meralco’s inflated charges
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A member of the Senate PROTECT Committee called for the immediate amendment of the EPIRA law to stop the exorbitant charges imposed by Meralco on its consumers who are already reeling from the rising fuel and food prices due to Middle East conflict. Senator Imee Marcos has joined several legislators…
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Paolo Duterte endorses Querubin for Senate
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Via GMA News Davao City Representative Paolo Duterte threw his support behind retired military officer Ariel Querubin in the upcoming midterm senatorial elections. During a recent campaign event, Duterte urged voters to support the PDP-Laban slate, naming Querubin among his recommended candidates. “PDP-Laban na mga senador. I-vote straight nyo na lang…
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“Senate Legal Team Reviews Subpoena Amid Executive Privilege Dispute”
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MANILA, Philippines — The Senate’s legal team is currently evaluating the proposed subpoena for resource persons from the Senate foreign relations committee, following the cabinet members’ claim of executive privilege. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero stated that this review aims to prevent any potential constitutional conflict. In a press briefing…
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Sen. Robin Throws Full Support Behind ‘Newbie’ Senate Bids
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Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla is throwing his full support behind the bids of new candidates running for senator in 2025. On Monday, Padilla accompanied former Interior Undersecretary Jesus “Jayvee” Hinlo Jr. to the Commission on Elections, where Hinlo filed his certificate of candidacy (COC). “What are my legislative programs…
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Senate ratifies bicam report on 12% VAT on foreign digital service providers
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THE SENATE on Monday adopted the bicameral conference committee report on a bill imposing a 12% value-added tax (VAT) on digital service providers without a physical presence in the Philippines such as e-commerce giants Amazon, Shein and Taobao. The reconciled version of the bill reinforces the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s…
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Bamban Mayor Alice Guo Submits Personal Letter to Senate Committee
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Mayor Alice Guo voluntarily submitted a personal letter to the Senate Committee Secretariat to address allegations surrounding her leadership as mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, and her personal life. The letter, delivered by Guo’s lawyer, Atty. Nicole Jamila, aims to provide a detailed response to the accusations against her. “Mayor Guo,…