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Senator wants LGUs to run own transit systems

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Updated as of Oct 08 11:07 AM

MANILA - Local governments should be allowed to run their own public transit systems to help solve Metro Manila's traffic problems, a senator proposed Tuesday. Read more »

Senator proposes privatization of prisons

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Updated as of Oct 08 09:40 AM

A senator on Tuesday proposed for government to tap the private sector in the construction and management of jail facilities for prisoners convicted of lesser crimes in a bid to decongest prisons in the country. Read more »

Tolentino wants Pinoy songs broadcast in China-occupied areas in West PH Sea

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Updated as of Sep 27 06:03 AM

MANILA - Sen. Francis Tolentino on Thursday said the government should broadcast Filipino songs in areas occupied by China in West Philippine Sea. Read more »

Senators seek compensation for Pinoy fishers in Recto Bank incident

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 29 01:27 PM

MANILA - Several senators welcomed the apology of the owner of a Chinese ship which rammed a Filipino vessel in Recto Bank last June, but said the victims must also be compensated. Read more »

Pagtatag ng kagawaran para sa OFWs kinuwestiyon sa Senado

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Posted at Aug 27 10:35 PM

Nahirapan ang Labor department na ipaliwanag kung bakit kailangan pa ng bago at hiwalay na kagawaran para sa OFWs.  Read more »

Tolentino dinepensahan ang 'verbal agreement' ni Duterte sa China

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Posted at Jul 30 09:49 PM

Walang umanong karapatan ang Senado na panghimasukan ang verbal agreement ni Pangulong Duterte sa China.  Read more »

Duterte is for national interest, Tolentino says on China fishing deal

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Posted at Jul 30 10:45 AM

Sen. Francis Tolentino delivered a privilege speech on Monday where he discussed the verbal agreement between Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the protection of Filipino fishermen and the need for more international agreements. Read more »

Tolentino defends Duterte's 'verbal agreement' with China's Xi

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 29 09:19 PM

MANILA - Neophyte senator Francis Tolentino, who has been vouching his expertise in international law as a lawyer, experienced his "baptism with fire" in the Senate when he delivered his first privilege speech which centered on President Rodrigo Duterte's agreement with China. Read more »

Battle for Senate committee chairmanships far from over - sources

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 17 07:59 PM

MANILA - The battle for the chairmanship of highly coveted committees in the Senate is far from over, sources told ABS-CBN News. Read more »

Duterte's men to be Senate seatmates

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 17 05:41 PM

MANILA - After snagging their preferred committees, President Rodrigo Duterte’s closest allies in the Senate will also get their wish to be seated together, sources told ABS-CBN News.   Read more »

Ilang mambabatas may agam-agam sa hirit na emergency powers sa trapiko

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Posted at Jul 11 08:56 PM

Muling inihain sa Senado ang panukalang magbibigay kay Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ng special emergency powers para solusyunan ang matinding trapiko.  Read more »

Poe to Duterte: Certify as urgent emergency powers on traffic

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 11 01:47 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte should certify as urgent a new bill seeking emergency powers for him to deal with the traffic scourge, Sen. Grace Poe said Thursday. Read more »

Tolentino seeks 'emergency powers' for Duterte against traffic scourge

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 10 04:25 PM

Sen. Francis Tolentino described traffic jams as a "national emergency requiring urgent, immediate and sweeping solutions, for the general welfare of the Filipino people." Read more »

Hugpong senators-elect take oath

Simeon Celi, Jr, Presidential Photo
Posted at Jun 26 12:26 PM

President Duterte leads the oathtaking of newly elected senators from the Hugpong ng Pagbabago during a ceremony at the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday. Read more »

Tolentino bats for Department of Water as supply crisis worsens

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 25 03:35 PM

MANILA - Senator-elect Francis Tolentino on Tuesday pushed anew for the creation of a department that will solely address the country’s water needs, as the capital suffered from a supply crisis. Read more »

4 neophytes attend orientation seminar for senators

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 25 11:03 AM

MANILA - At least four neophyte senators are attending today’s orientation-seminar for their would-be responsibilities starting noon of June 30, 2019.  Read more »

Cayetano, Tolentino, Marcos eyed to lead Senate tax, revenue panel: Villanueva

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Updated as of Jun 06 10:44 AM

Senators-elect Pia Cayetano, Francis Tolentino and Imee Marcos are being eyed to lead the Senate ways and means committee, which is "not popular" among those who may seek reelection, Sen. Joel Villanueva revealed Thursday.  Read more »

Sotto: Senate committees' chairmanship issue nears settlement

Sherrie Anne Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 05 10:42 PM

MANILA - Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Wednesday said “95 percent” of the committee chairmanship issue hounding senators of the incoming 18th Congress has been settled. Read more »

'Mga luma, bagong senador may gusot dahil sa mga komite'

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Posted at May 28 09:05 PM

Inamin ni Senador Manny Pacquiao na may nangyayaring "gusot" sa pagitan ng mga nakaupo at mga baguhang senador.  Read more »

Tolentino leaves behind 'river of tears' with Senate win

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Updated as of May 23 12:12 PM

Tolentino placed 9th with 15 million votes and is one of 5 first term senators in the 18th Congress which will open in July. Read more »