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Tolentino wants to tap mining sector as source of fund for Maharlika

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 25 10:53 AM

Sen. Francis Tolentino said the mining sector could be tapped as one of the sources of funds for the proposed Maharlika Wealth Fund. Read more »

Senate panel finds DepEd laptop project overpriced by nearly P1 billion

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, Sherrie Ann Torres and Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 20 01:02 AM

The panel likewise sough the recovery of P979 million "overpayment" to be put in a trust fund for teachers. Read more »

Senators want probe into recent 'airport meltdown'

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 03 05:06 PM

At least 2 senators on Tuesday filed resolutions seeking to investigate the technical issue that paralyzed the country's airports on New Year's day. Read more »

Diplomatic pressure sought vs China boat swarm in WPS

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 21 02:24 AM

Manila must pursue diplomatic pressure against Beijing and increase the presence of coast guard to ward off Chinese vessels swarming Sabina Shoal. Read more »

Mga senador nagalit sa umano'y pang-aabuso sa PH Navy

Jeffrey Hernaez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 14 09:24 PM

Hindi napigilan ng ilang senador na uminit ang kanilang ulo matapos mapanood ang nangyaring umano'y pang-aabuso ng Chinese Coast Guard sa PH Navy. Read more »

CA approves new PH ambassador to China

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 07 09:11 PM

The CA on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of Jaime Florcruz, a veteran journalist who spent decades in Beijing, as the Philippines' new ambassador to China. Read more »

3 senators caution public on crypto investments

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 02 05:05 PM

'Ang crypto kasi is a glorified casino, walang kaibahan yan sa casino, pina-fancy lang nila, crypto, nagma-mine ng coins, pero at the end of the day, it's a glorified casino.' Read more »

2023 budget ng DOST inusisa sa Senado

Johnson Manabat, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 17 05:16 PM

Sumalang sa pagtatanong ng mga mambabatas si Sen. Francis Tolentino bilang sponsor ng panukalang budget ng DOST para sa susunod na taon. Read more »

Senator questions statistics bureau, says data may be 'wrong'

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 09 06:54 PM

Senator Francis Tolentino on Wednesday said he doubts the PSA's data and methods following its report on the state of unemployment in the country. Read more »

Senator questions budget allocation for NCR: 'Bakit naiwan ulit ang ibang regions?'

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 09 03:57 PM

Sen. Francis Tolentino asked for the Department of Budget and Management's basis for the regional allocation. Read more »

Tolentino: 'Conspiracy' in DepEd overpriced laptops

Anjo Bagaoisan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 20 09:51 PM

The Commission on Audit also stood by its findings that the procured laptops bought for P58,300 apiece were more expensive by up to 159% compared to same laptops sold in the market. Read more »

Proposed budgets for DOST, PhilSA to be submitted to Senate plenary

Jasmin Romero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 17 09:12 PM

DOST and PhilSA found support from the Senate finance subcommittee as they proposed their individual projects that are seen to improve and boost science and technology programs. Read more »

Opisyal ng DOLE, napagsabihan sa pagdinig sa Senado

Johnson Manabat, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 04 08:07 PM

Napagsabihan ng ilang senador ang isang opisyal ng DOLE t sa pagdinig ngayong Martes sa panukalang Freelance Protection Act. Read more »

DFA told to 'seize opportunity' after arbitral ruling on Sabah

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 28 06:53 PM

DFA Sec. Enrique Manalo said he plans to reconvene an inter-agency body to continue its assessment on the arbitral award against Malaysia. Read more »

Committee report sa Sugar Order No. 4, sumalang sa interpellation sa Senado

Johnson Manabat, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 20 10:08 PM

Muling sumalang sa interpellation sa Senado ang Committee Report No. 3 ni Sen. Francis Tolentino kaugnay ng naging resulta ng imbestigayon ng Senate Blue Ribbon Committee sa kontrobersiyal na Sugar Order No. 4. Read more »

Senate offers protection for witness in DepEd laptops issue

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 16 03:33 PM

The Senate blue ribbon committee said it is willing to extend protection to Marcelo Bragado Jr. following his testimony on the DepEd laptops issue. Read more »

Sugar import probe report referred to Senate plenary

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 12 09:31 PM

The Senate Blue Ribbon's Committee Report No. 3, containing the panel's findings on the recent sugar importation fiasco, was formally referred Monday to the plenary. Read more »

Senate panel pinakakasuhan ang mga pumirma sa sugar import order

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 08 08:46 PM

Inirekomenda ng Senate Blue Ribbon Committee na kasuhan ng Office of the Ombudsman ang 4 na opisyal na pumirma sa kontrobersiyal na Sugar Order No. 4. Read more »

Senate report on sugar importation mess out Thursday

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 06 05:13 PM

Asked if they would recommend filing of charges against individuals allegedly involved, Sen. Francis Tolentino said "definitely." Read more »

Pimentel warns Rodriguez vs skipping Senate probe on sugar mess

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 02 05:48 PM

Sen. Koko Pimentel said the Senate Blue Ribbon committee is a powerful panel which deserves respect from all government officials. Read more »