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12 Senators seek ‘troll farms’ probe

Twelve senators are seeking a Senate probe on social media “troll farms,” describing them as “dangerous to democracy” and trolling considered as “lying and...

Senate begins overhaul of 20-year-old Wildlife Act

Stressing that many illegal wildlife trades happen daily yet undetected and the people behind it remain unapprehended, the Senate on Wednesday started its hearing...

Senators offer tips to prevent troll attacks

With the upcoming 2022 elections, two senators brace for a surge of troll farms and provide means to  prevent activities like fake news and...

Revised retail trade law to double investments

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Judiciary marshals bill gets House approval; ball now in Senate’s court

The House of Representatives has expressed hope that the Senate will prioritize the passage of a bill that provides armed protection to trial judges,...

House, Senate adjourn on high note

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Pork imports, sugar exports: Dar’s shifting attitude

"What contrasting demeanor."   The attitude of Secretary of William Dar and the Senate during that body’s April 12, 2021 hearing on pork-tariff reduction stands in...

The Senate bully

"It was not financial scrutiny."   We have heard about the recent skirmish in the Senate between Senators Franklin Drilon and Bong Go over the increase...

Senators scoff at Cha-cha timing

Tinkering with the Constitution should always be the Senate’s last resort,  Senator  Grace Poe said on Thursday even as  Senate President Vicente Sotto III...

Vaping, HTP bill goes to Senate after House nod

A bill that regulates the manufacture, use, sale, distribution and promotion of vaping and heated tobacco products passed its third reading in the House...

Senate, DA compromise on pork deal

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PGH eyes 3 pandemic ready sites

The University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) is planning to construct two to three buildings that are “pandemic-ready,” PGH director Dr. Gerardo Legaspi...

Senate insists on ’state of calamity’ over pork crisis

With the Senate convening as a Committee of the Whole today (Monday) to discuss possible corruption in pork importation, Senator Francis Pangilinan on Sunday...

Panelo to senators: Add to P1k ‘ayuda’

Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo on Sunday dared senators to donate their one-month salaries to supplement the P1,000 “ayuda” (assistance) for poor Filipinos...
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