MANILA, Philippines Stricter security measures have been enforced at the Senate following a bomb threat issued on social media. While it was not considered as a credible and serious threat, the Senate Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms is taking the nec
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate passed on the third and final reading a measure that would reorganize the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) into a departmenttaya777, granting it more power. The bill hurdled the final re
PHOTO FROM ALEXIS CORPUZ/INQUIRER FILES Millions of Filipino consumers may become vulnerable to even higher power bills if the Senate fails to set guardrails on Manila Electric Co.s (Meralco) franchise renewal bill, such as limiting its energy suppl
The Senate of the Philippines. INQUIRER FILES MANILA, Philippines The Senate has tightened its security after receiving a bomb threat through its social media account. Senate President Francis Chiz Escudero confirmed this in a Viber message on Wedne
Inquirer file photo MANILA, Philippines The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) welcomed on Tuesday the Senates concurrence with the ratification of the Philippines-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA). In a statement, the DFA said such concurren
MANILA, Philippines The Senate has ratified the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan, paving the way for the establishment of a legal framework for joint military training, operations and humanitarian missions as part
8mbets Senate ratifies historic PH-Japan RAA
2024-12-17MANILA, Philippines The Senate on Monday ratified a historic defense pact between the Philippines and Japan. With 19 votes in favor, zero negative, and no abstention, Senate Resolution No. 1248 was approved on third and final reading during the uppe
hot646 Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people
2024-12-16The Social Security Administration office is seen in Mount Prospect, Ill., Oct. 12, 2022.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) The Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people,
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