The Philippine Senate has transmitted bills seeking to suspend or reduce excise tax on fuel and to reset the parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to the Office of the President.
The Philippine Senate is proposing the establishment of a government-owned crude oil tank storage facility amidst rising fuel prices due to Middle East tensions.
The Philippine Senate has approved on third and final reading a measure granting President Marcos emergency powers to suspend or reduce the fuel excise tax.
A discussion is underway in the Philippines regarding whether the Senate should surrender two of its members, Go and Bato, if Interpol attempts to arrest and bring them before the International Criminal Court.
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri is calling for a Senate investigation into the stalled plan to locally build a P2.5 billion Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, after its allocated budget was returned to the treasury due to bureaucratic issues.
The Philippine Senate is discussing an anti-political dynasty bill that may extend its coverage to include mistresses of politicians, aiming to broaden the scope of the proposed legislation.
The Philippine Senate has approved a bill to reset the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) elections to September 2026, aiming to provide certainty and clear direction for democracy in the region.
The new Philippine Senate secretary, Mark Llandro “Dong” Mendoza, addressed employees, stating that 'grumpy and lazy' attitudes have no place in the Senate.
Senate President Vicente 'Tito' Sotto III has signed a bill aimed at suspending the fuel excise tax in the Philippines, a move intended to alleviate economic pressures.
The Philippine Senate has adjourned its session for the Holy Week break, having ratified the bill resetting the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao elections and passing other priority measures.
The Senate of the Philippines will implement a work-from-home scheme and skeletal workforce arrangement for its employees starting April 6 as part of cost-cutting and energy conservation efforts during its recess.
The Philippine Senate has urged the executive branch to create a National Contingency Plan within 15 days to address the current and looming effects of tensions in the Middle East.
Philippine Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito met with the Land Transportation Office to address concerns from motorcycle riders regarding rules on aftermarket vehicle modifications.
The proposed law banning political dynasties in the Philippines up to the second degree of consanguinity and affinity may also cover mistresses, as discussed during a Senate session.
The Philippine Senate will convene an all-senators’ caucus to establish ground rules for potential dialogues with the Chinese embassy regarding the West Philippine Sea issue and address Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa's prolonged absence.
A newly established Philippine Senate ad hoc committee, chaired by Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, is scheduled to conduct its inaugural hearing on Tuesday to address the Middle East crisis response.
The Philippine Senate has adopted a minority-led resolution aimed at protecting Filipinos from extradition without prior local and legal remedies, introduced after minority senators raised concerns.
The Philippine Senate has passed Senate Bill No. 1719, principally authored by Senator Loren Legarda, which declares April of every year as Philippine Veterans Month for national remembrance.
The Philippine Senate is exploring a work-from-home (WFH) scheme for its employees as part of an initiative to conserve energy and reduce power and fuel costs, building on an existing 4-day workweek.
Senator Loren Legarda welcomed the enactment of Republic Act No. 12315, extending the term of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) for two more years to address gaps and drive reforms.
The Philippine Senate's version of a measure resetting parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) grants the first elected members of parliament a 56-month term.
The Philippine Senate has called for better guidelines for the BOSS Ironman Motorcycle Challenge following a series of road incidents linked to the endurance ride.