Yearly Archives: 2026

Senate minority: Majority rushing rule change for members with raps?

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate minority bloc on Tuesday night questioned whether a proposed voting rule was being rushed to benefit the absent Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and other members of the majority facing plunder allegations. This came after Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano moved to vote on whether Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s proposal allowing

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Anthony Jennings On His Career Comeback After The Controversy

Here’s what Anthony Jennings said about his career comeback. Kapamilya actor Anthony Jennings begins a new chapter in his career after past controversies and challenges in the show business. Kapamilya stars Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings faced severe backlash in the past couple of years after the actor’s ex-girlfriend revealed their private, controversial conversations, suggesting they ... Read more

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Fewer fires in Mandaue, but officials urge caution if El Niño develops

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Community education campaigns and a more intense fire prevention program have helped Mandaue City bring down the number of fires this year, officials said. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) recorded 22 fires so far this year, compared to 25 in the same period in 2025, or a 12 percent decrease.

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Erwin Tulfo calls out Marcoleta over ‘ad hominem’ remarks

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Tuesday rebuked Sen. Rodante Marcoleta for his “ad hominem” remarks during a heated exchange between senators, as the majority attempted to suddenly amend session rules to allow absent lawmakers to participate through teleconference. This occurred during Tuesday’s session when tensions between senators flared up after the Senate majority

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Senators clash over rule allowing online voting; minority walks out

MANILA, Philippines — Senators on Tuesday night engaged in an intense debate over Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s proposed rule allowing senators to vote electronically during sessions, prompting the minority bloc to walk out. Marcoleta proposed on May 11, when Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa reappeared after six months in hiding. Dela Rosa has since gone into

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Solon: Supply shortage, not late reporting, caused power outage

MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker has urged lawmakers to focus on the power supply shortage as the root of rotational brownouts early this May instead of putting the blame on allegedly late reporting made by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). During Tuesday’s joint hearing of the House of Representatives committee on energy and

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House advances bill strengthening right to information

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed on second reading a bill strengthening citizens’ right to access information, touted as a tool to boost government transparency. Lawmakers approved, through a voice vote, House Bill No. 9397, which seeks to establish clear guidelines for the implementation and operationalization of the right to information

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