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Senators deny kickback allegations of ex-DPWH engineer

Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday said he will file charges against a former public works official who accused him of pocketing kickbacks from flood...

Hernandez tags senators in flood control corruption

Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva allegedly received kickbacks from multimillion peso flood control projects, based on the testimony of a Department of Public...

Senate eyes P150 pay hike as ‘compromise’

PBBM to weigh impact of legislated wage increase Senators are weighing the possibility of either adopting the House-approved proposal for a P200 legislated wage hike,...

Medicines for the needy

Senator Joel Villanueva leads the distribution of medicines to some 1,280 patients from nine towns in Bulacan. Beneficiaries included patients with hypertension, diabetes, and...

Guo names escape facilitator, says no Filipino aided in her getaway

The inscrutable Alice Guo’s much-anticipated return to the Senate on Monday may not have delivered the satisfaction some lawmakers hoped for. It did not take...

Senate honors former Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr.

Former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. was honored yesterday by the Senate for his illustrious career and his invaluable contributions to both national...

Senators call for action after massive floods ravage Metro Manila, nearby provinces

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday called for redesigned flood control projects to accommodate rapid urbanization and high population density in Metro Manila in the...

Pimentel says number of Senate minority did not change despite shakeup

The third regular session of the 19th Congress will open next week with still only two members of the minority bloc in the upper...

Senators to Pagcor head: Name illegal POGO fixer

Chiz to demand disclosure of identity in hearing A group of senators led by Senate President Francis Escudero on Sunday urged Philippine Amusement and Gaming...

UST distinguished alumnus

Senate majority leader Joel Villanueva, (second from right) was guest of honor and awardee of his alma mater, the University of Santo Tomas which...

Villanueva says PBBM trips paying off in investments, jobs

Due to reports that American firms will hire at least 75,000 Filipino seafarers in the next 3 to 4 years, Senate Majority Leader Joel...

Villanueva bill seeks to establish ‘eCongress’

Majority Leader Joel Villanueva on Tuesday sponsored a resolution that seeks to establish and maintain an integrated and secure digital legislative management system for...

Senators support removal of OFW placement fees

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III and Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva yesterday aired their support to stop the collection of placement fees...

Senate sets probe on food security, gov’t objectives

Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva yesterday filed a resolution seeking a legislative inquiry into the status of the country’s food security. “A more strategic and...
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