Sen. Ping Lacson Expresses Good Words for Sen. Chiz Escudero, Sen. Joel Villanueva PING LACSON – The Senator commended his colleagues Sen. Chiz Escudero and Sen. Joel Villanueva who recently joined the majority bloc. The June 3 Senate plenary session was pushed through because of the unexpected attendance of Sen. Chiz Escudero. The Senator who … Read more
Are Senators Joel Villanueva and Mark Villar Joining the Majority Bloc? JOEL VILLANUEVA, MARK VILLAR – The two (2) minority Senators are reportedly not part of the petition that the Cayetano bloc filed before the Supreme Court over the issue on the Senate leadership. The senators are currently divided over the issue of the Senate … Read more
Lito Lapid and Pia Cayetano had this light moment during a recent Senate session Senator Lito Lapid said “mahal kita” to Senator Pia Cayetano, and this garnered teasing reactions from people at the Senate plenary session. Lapid transitioned from showbiz to politics years ago, and while he is serving as a Senator, he still does … Read more
Joel Villanueva received criticism from students The College of Information Sciences Student Government of Benguet State University condemned Senator Joel Villanueva after he was appointed the new chairman of the Senate Committee on Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education. Villanueva has long been in the political arena. His name became controversial when he was dragged into … Read more
Senator Bato Dela Rosa logged as the top absentee in the Senate. Based on the official attendance records, Senator Bato Dela Rosa was named as the top absentee in the Senate. Previously, Senator Bato Dela Rosa topped the list of “poorly performing” senators based on a survey amid his ICC controversy. Dela Rosa ranked first … Read more
Sen. Joel Villanueva Speaks on Weaker Peso vs. US Dollar JOEL VILLANUEVA – The Senator expressed his hope that the Philippine Peso will recover and show resilience. The ongoing war in the Middle East is not only felt by the countries involved in the exchange of missiles but as well as by the nations that … Read more
Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson Speaks on Flood Control Report PING LACSON – The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman speaks on the panel’s flood control report which mentioned some senators. The Senate launched its own investigation about the flood control mess. While House Speaker Bojie Dy left the flood control probe in the hands … Read more
Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson Speaks on Flood Control Report PING LACSON – The Senate President Pro Tempore as well as chairman of the Blue Ribbon Committee spoke on the flood control report. While House Speaker Bojie Dy left the flood control investigation under the care of the ICI or the Independent Commission for … Read more
Former Finance Usec. Cielo Magno Slams Sen. Robin Padilla FORMER FINANCE USEC – Ex-Department of Finance Undersecretary Cielo Magno reacted to the remarks of Senator Robin Padilla over the Senate panel’s flood control report. The Senate launched its own investigation into the flood control mess in the Philippines. The probe is led by its investigative … Read more
Sen. Robin Padilla Speaks on Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s Flood Control Report ROBIN PADILLA – The Senator said that he will not also sign the flood control report if Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano will not. The draft and partial report of the flood control investigation of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee previously leaked … Read more