Credit to Author: cbibe| Date: Wed, 29 May 2019 04:03:03 +0000
The public service and the anti-terrorism bills are among important measures that the Senate might not be able to pass before the 17th Congress adjourns on June 7.
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Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Wed, 29 May 2019 02:31:26 +0000
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Wednesday the chairmanships of major committees in the Senate for the 18th Congress may help senators
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Credit to Author: eestopace| Date: Tue, 28 May 2019 14:11:34 +0000
The Senate on Tuesday ratified the measure which seeks to help ease consumers’ electricity expenses.
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Credit to Author: eestopace| Date: Tue, 28 May 2019 13:15:33 +0000
The Senate on Tuesday ratified the measure which seeks to penalize the construction of structures and planting of tall growing plants along power line corridors.
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Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Tue, 28 May 2019 09:42:04 +0000
MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte has certified as urgent Senate Bill No. 2233 which seeks to increase excise tax on tobacco products.
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Read moreCredit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Tue, 28 May 2019 09:12:32 +0000
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate on Tuesday honored the first Filipina mountaineer to successfully conquer the seven summits of the world.
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Read moreCredit to Author: jespinosa| Date: Sun, 26 May 2019 07:53:21 +0000
It would be better if Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto would continue his term as the Senate president for the 18th Congress given his leadership style.
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Read moreCredit to Author: clopez| Date: Sat, 25 May 2019 21:30:41 +0000
Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Saturday warned that tinkering with the current Senate leadership may result
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Read moreCredit to Author: jvicente| Date: Sat, 25 May 2019 08:12:18 +0000
Senate President Vicente Sotto III should retain his post as the 18th Congress opens on July this year, two senators said on Saturday.
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Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Fri, 24 May 2019 23:54:40 +0000
Outgoing Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV should brace himself with the possibility of being jailed again as he was tagged in the latest ouster plot
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