The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee uncovers discrepancies in flood control projects, including misreported locations, budget jumps, and alleged kickbacks. Key officials and senators weigh in as thousands of projects undergo validation. Read more »
Senators Imee Marcos and Rodante Marcoleta, in a press conference last January 20, argued that the handling of the flood control scandal fails to follow-up on critical leads. Read more »
Lawmakers are urging the government to fully enforce the Sagip Saka Act (RA 11321) to tackle the persistent problem of agricultural wastage in the country. Read more »
Former Anakalusugan Representative Mike Defensor on Monday raised alarming claims regarding the treatment of John Paul Estrada, a former aide of resigned Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co, and Estrada’s pregnant wife. Read more »
Chiz Escudero’s fall was not sudden, but it was inevitable. For months, whispers circulated in the corridors of the Senate: the cerebral Escudero, more technocrat than tactician, had begun to lose favor with the powers that be. Read more »
A new mix of familiar names and fresh faces is entering the Philippine Senate on June 30, 2025. With promises ranging from healthcare reform to green infrastructure and food security, the 12 newly elected senators are expected to shape the country’s legislative direction in the coming years. Read more »
