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OPEN MUNICIPAL WATERS TO SMALL FISHERFOLK — KIKO

Former senator and senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan expressed his full support for reinstating the 15-kilometer municipal water zone that gives preferential access to small-scale fishermen.  Noting a current petition asking to reverse the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision to declare as unconstitutional the 15-kilometer municipal water zone, the former senator said it is unfair for commercial […]

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SENATE LAUNCHES OFFICIAL VIBER CHANNEL

The Senate of the Philippines has launched its official Viber channel designed to serve as a reliable platform for disseminating current and accurate information on legislative activities and official events to the public. The Senate Viber Channel is a resource hub for institutional photo releases and statements, committee hearing schedules, and plenary session updates. Through […]

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GATCHALIAN TO SENATE: PROBE TEXT SCAMS

Senator Win Gatchalian seeks to conduct an inquiry into the persistent proliferation of text scams despite the implementation of the SIM registration law. Even after two years of enforcement, the proliferation of text scams continues to be a pervasive problem in the country, with an estimated 600,000 people falling prey to such scams in 2024 […]

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KIKO’S YOUNGEST BROTHER JOINS CAMPAIGN IN QUEZON

John Pangilinan, former senator Kiko Pangilinan’s youngest brother, joined the campaign trail in Quezon province to woo voters and take pride in his brother’s track record and reputation as lawmaker.  John, who represented the former senator in the Quezon province campaign rally of the Kiko-Bam tandem, asked voters to look at his brother’s track record […]

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KIKO PANGILINAN VOWS TO TAME RICE PRICE INFLATION

Senatorial aspirant Kiko Pangilinan, who was once the presidential assistant for food security and agricultural modernization, promised to bring down rice inflation if he gets elected to the Senate.  In a speech in Dumaguete City on Saturday, March 22, the former senator took pride in having lowered rice inflation to less than 1% during his […]

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BATO: SENATE PROBE BARES ICC ARREST VIOLATIONS

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said that the recent Senate hearing into the circumstances surrounding the administration’s arrest and surrender to the International Criminal Court (ICC) of former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte had uncovered various violations and irregularities. “Pero gano’n pa man, ako’y nagpapasalamat pa rin sa hearing na ginawa ni Senator Imee dahil at least, […]

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BONG GO TOPS PULSE ASIA SENATE RACE SURVEY

Senator Bong Go continues to solidify his standing as one of the frontrunners in the 2025 senatorial race, securing the top spot in the latest Pulse Asia survey and maintaining strong positions across multiple independent polls. The Pulse Asia survey, conducted from February 20 to 26, showed Go climbing to number one with 58.1% voter […]

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SENATE URGED: UPHOLD DUE PROCESS IN DUTERTE ARREST

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano reaffirmed the Senate’s role as a guardian of legal rights and due process amid the issue of the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) warrant against former President Rodrigo Duterte. In a media interview, Cayetano emphasized the need for the Senate to uphold its integrity while ensuring that legal processes are followed, cautioning […]

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PIMENTEL OFFERS TO DRAFT IMPEACHMENT COURT RULES

Senate President Chiz Escudero welcomed Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel’s willingness to lead the drafting of revised impeachment rules for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. This task, as recommended by Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino, will be undertaken through a special subcommittee as the chamber prepares ahead of the convening of the Impeachment […]

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SENATE FORMS IMPEACHMENT TRIAL ADMIN SUPPORT GROUP

Senate President Chiz Escudero has signed Special Order No. 2025-015 (OSP) Series of 2025 for the establishment of an administrative support group that will assist the Senate when it convenes as an Impeachment Court for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. “This Special Order is vital to ensure that the Senate, in its role […]