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School break iminungkahing ibalik sa Abril, Mayo

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 29 08:29 PM

Idinadaing ng maraming estudyante at guro ang matinding init ng panahon. Read more »

Villanueva approves 1-year transition period to phase out POGOs

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 29 07:30 PM

A one-year transition period would be enough for all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations to complete their tasks in the country, pack up and leave. Read more »

Gatchalian urges ERC to act fast on pending applications

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 28 09:25 PM

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged the Energy Regulatory Board (ERC) to immediately act on its pending power supply agreements or service contracts. Read more »

Banning POGOs 'non-negotiable': Gatchalian

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 29 06:43 PM

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian cited the number of crimes that POGOs allegedly cause in the country, which he said only drives out potential investors. Read more »

Senate report vs POGO kulang pa ng pirma: Gatchalian

Robert Mano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 23 06:52 PM

Para umabot sa plenaryo ang committee report, kailangan ng 10 pirma ng mga miyembrong senador. Read more »

Gatchalian, inirekomendang ipasara ang POGO operations

Robert Mano, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 24 09:03 AM

Hinimok din ni Gatchalian ang Department of Labor and Employment na magkaroon ng alternatibong mapapasukan ang mga Pinoy na nagtatrabaho sa POGO. Read more »

Senate to launch probe over 'alarming' HIV infection among youth

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 15 07:02 PM

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said he will pursue a Senate inquiry on HIV infections among youth. Read more »

Senate minority warns vs ROTC revival following new hazing death

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 04 03:05 AM

However, Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, the main champion of the measure, described the calls as "desperate." Read more »

Senate begins deliberations on proposed real property assessment reform

Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 02 09:39 PM

The Senate Committee on Ways and Means and Committees on Local Government and Finance began on Thursday the deliberations on bills seeking to reform the country’s real property valuation and assessment system. Read more »

Taxpayers to bear risks if Maharlika loses - senator

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 03 05:01 PM

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday warned that taxpayers would bear the risk should the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund loses. Read more »

Senators quiz econ managers over Maharlika fund

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 01 07:04 PM

The Senate finally tackled Wednesday the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund following its passage last year in the House of Representatives. Read more »

Number of students suffering from mental health issues growing

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

DepEd’s 2021 data showed a total of 404 students have committed suicide. Read more »

Gatchalian proposes ARAL Program Bill to help students

Jasmin Romero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 03 01:26 PM

Senator Koko Pimentel during his interpellation questioned the necessity of the law. Read more »

Survey shows most Pinoys believe POGOs are 'harmful': senator

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 26 05:48 PM

Majority of Filipinos believe that the presence of POGOs in the country is 'harmful,' Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said, citing a survey by Pulse Asia. Read more »

Senators blast PAGCOR's handling of POGOs

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 23 11:32 PM

Newly installed officials of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation received a mouthful from lawmakers during the Senate’s hearing on the social costs of offshore gaming companies. Read more »

PAGCOR officials nasita sa Senado kaugnay sa mga POGO

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 23 08:35 PM

Katakot-takot na sermon ang inabot ng mga taga-PAGCOR ukol sa umano'y istilo ng pagbabantay nito sa mga POGO company. Read more »

Gov't should go after 'big time' agri smugglers, senators say

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 06 05:10 PM

Malacañang's findings were in contrast with the Senate Blue Ribbon panel's recommendation of charges against the accused Agriculture officials. Read more »

Congressional body to begin review of education sector

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 04 12:32 PM

A congressional body will begin within the month its review of the Philippines' education system, said Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian. Read more »

'Sabotage or incompetence': Probe sought over NY eve airport mess

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 02 07:04 PM

Hundreds of flights inbound and outbound the Philippine airports were put on hold on New Year’s Day, affecting 65,000 passengers. Read more »

Colleges, unis to receive reimbursements for free tuition program

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 30 05:35 PM

The law exempts students enrolled in SUCs and CHED-recognized LUCs from paying tuition and other fees. Read more »