Fresh on the heels of a rumored ouster plot, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri has reportedly invited at least 14 senators to go on a two-week vacation in Japan, Politiko has learned.
Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez has rejected the suggestion of Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri for leaders of the two Chambers to meet behind closed doors on the proposed constitutional reform.
During the Senate hearing on the fatal fraternity hazing of an Adamson student, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri has proposed that students who enter universities must declare if they are members of a fraternity or sorority.
Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri has committed to keep an open mind on proposed amendments to the economic provisions of the Constitution.
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva’s track record as the second in command in the chamber appears as lackluster as that of Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri based on legislative accomplishments.
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri should know better and shrug off rumors that he would be replaced as rumors of a leadership coup in the chamber are par for the course, a former top legislator told Politiko.
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano supports the country’s participation in the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), saying it is a “very good” agreement.
Twelve senators registered a perfect attendance in the first five months of the 19th Congress, from July 25 to December 14, 2022.
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Monday said the appointment of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin Tulfo faces a bypass from the Commission on Appointments (CA).
Adjustments would have to be made to the proposed P5.268-trillion national budget for 2023 to address the needs of areas devastated by severe tropical storm Paeng, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said.
