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Senate to look into board composition, safeguards of Maharlika bill

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Posted at May 16 01:29 PM

The Senate began its debate on the bill creating the Maharlika Investment Fund, which seeks to create the country's first sovereign wealth fund. Read more »

Senators alarmed by new grads' lack of 'soft skills'

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 12 03:27 PM

But for Sen. Francis Tolentino, the major issue that hinders the youth from landing jobs is the status of the today’s economy. Read more »

6 proposed measures to address poverty tackled in Senate

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 17 12:25 AM

Sen. Sonny Angara instructed the panel’s technical working group to fine tune the said measures. Read more »

Ilang senador: Panukalang wealth fund dapat suriing mabuti

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Posted at Dec 07 09:01 PM

Tuloy ang pag-usad ng Maharlika wealth fund bill sa Kamara sa kabila ng pagkuwestiyon ng ilang grupo at mga eksperto. Read more »

Angara wants 'limitations' on Maharlika fund

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 07 01:34 PM

Sen. Sonny Angara wants 'limitations' on government's use of a proposed sovereign wealth fund. Read more »

What happened to proposed budget for IBC-13 retirees, COVID vaccine procurement

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 06 02:06 AM

The Senate's version of the proposed 2023 budget that allotted P615.530 million for IBC-13 was slashed to P187.899 million in the bicameral conference committee report that was approved by the two chambers of Congress. Read more »

Senators seek public consultation on Maharlika fund

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Posted at Dec 05 05:48 PM

Senators on Monday urged more public consultation on the proposal to establish a 'Maharlika Wealth Fund' that would come from pension funds. Read more »

'Is there no limit?' Senator questions OVP's 'tripled' budget for 2023

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 14 09:21 PM

Senate Finance panel chairperson Sen. Sonny Angara came to the defense of OVP, citing "trends" since 2004. Read more »

Pimentel: OVP 'not entitled' to have confidential funds

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 14 07:29 PM

Sen. Koko Pimentel said he will still move for the deletion of OVP's confidential funds "at the right time." Read more »

Senate OKs OP's intel funds, gives additional P1B to DOJ for 2023

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 10 09:19 PM

Sen. Koko Pimentel said he would still move to reduce the President’s CIF but was quick to acknowledge that he will be 'defeated' in the end. 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 »

Cynthia Villar fumes at PH Reclamation Authority: 'Sobra na 'to eh'

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 09 06:10 PM

During the Senate's deliberation on the proposed budget for 2023, Sen. Cynthia Villar took the opportunity to air her grievances against the PRA. 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 »

Pimentel on OVP, DepEd, OSG confidential funds: 'Wag niyo na umpisahan'

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 09 03:24 PM

Sen. Koko Pimentel particularly flagged the confidential funds granted to the OVP, DepEd, and OSG. Read more »

2023 budget, prinesenta na sa plenaryo ng Senado

Robert Mano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 08 10:13 PM

Ini-sponsor na sa plenaryo ng Senado ang Committee Report kaungay sa 2023 national budget. Read more »

Proposed 2023 budget reaches Senate plenary; debates to kick off Wednesday

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 08 09:19 PM

In his sponsorship speech, Sen. Sonny Angara said the 2023 national budget will be a 'reflection of the new administration's thrust.' Read more »

Ilang senador hati sa pagpapanatili ng POGO sa bansa

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Posted at Oct 04 07:51 PM

Lalo pang nadiin ang industriya ng Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators o POGO sa pagdinig ng Senado. Read more »

Senators clash over martial law's 50th anniversary

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 20 11:45 PM

Several senators on Tuesday aired clashing views on how the country should approach the 50th anniversary of martial law. Read more »

Marcos, senators attend Angara's birthday party

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 08 11:14 PM

Netizens vent their ire over a senator's birthday celebration that coincided with weekend flooding in Metro Manila and other parts of the Philippines. Read more »

WATCH: Marcos sings with senators at Angara birthday party

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Updated as of Aug 08 03:16 PM

President Bongbong Marcos joined an 'impromptu song number' at the 50th birthday celebration of Sen. Sonny Angara over the weekend. Read more »